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Unread 18-04-2005, 18:39
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Re: gocart building

yea. thats the prices ive been seeing on ebay for those motors. but ive heard tecumseh is unreliable? how was yours? anyone think different? and the ones on ebay some have alternators. think thats useful? or does it like reduce performance even? headlights sure would be cool but no need for them. if we wanted, we can always stick a battery on.
so prolly no mods are gonna happen other than maybe change the timing a bit if sumone knows what they're doing. i know timing on electric brushes but for valves and such nope.
i have a friend who really races shifter carts and yea, i know how money can get you speed lol. but dont wanna spend too much. BUT i do like high whines.
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Re: gocart building

got to agree with everyone else, chassis is the first place to start.
then move on the the drive train (steering and motor)
the engin and differentials really depend on wut kind of driving ur ognna be doing so just experiment with that


hope it all comes together good for ya. if u have any questions cantact. glad to help out
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got to agree with everyone else, chassis is the first place to start.
then move on the the drive train (steering and motor)
the engin and differentials really depend on wut kind of driving ur ognna be doing so just experiment with that


hope it all comes together good for ya. if u have any questions cantact. glad to help out
thanks but how can i design a chassis without knowing what kind of engine i want? and differential? i was planning solid axle. yea i know less steering but whaddya guys think? less weight too. and brakes/drive spur would be easier to mount with a spool. a diff worth it?
and experimenting. oh i wish i could but due to budget, i prolly have one shot to buy the right things,
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thanks but how can i design a chassis without knowing what kind of engine i want? and differential? i was planning solid axle. yea i know less steering but whaddya guys think? less weight too. and brakes/drive spur would be easier to mount with a spool. a diff worth it?
and experimenting. oh i wish i could but due to budget, i prolly have one shot to buy the right things,
Differentials are completely unnecessary for go-karts. A sprocket from the engine to a sprocket on a solid axle. It is easy to mount a brake to a solid axle too. So it sounds like you had the right idea to begin with.
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Re: gocart building

I know you want to do it non-kit style, but you might be able to get some parts near you.

I see you are on the Farmington Hills team. At the corner of Orchard Lake and Grand River, behind the carwash, next to the Wendy's - is a place that sells parts for motorcycles, snowmobiles and GO-KARTS!!!!

I've never been in, but I see them moving go-karts and such in and out, and I think they sell parts. (Sign says so.)

They should be able to at least supply you with some parts, or at least you can go in and look around and get some ideas.

Good Luck!!

(P.S. - I coach on the Canton/Plymouth/Salem team, but I live in Farmington Hills.)
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