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4088
Do engines mounted on swing arms work better than enignes mounted on the solid frame? Or, vice versa, or does it really matter? Thanks matt_kck@......
matt_kck
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Dec 2, 2002
4:48 am
4089
The engine itself should always be chassis mounted and suspended in the same way the driver's seat would be. There are many disadvantages to hanging the engine...
Eldon R. Hiebert
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Dec 2, 2002
5:01 am
4090
Would a 16 hp engine be to big to mount on the swing arm? I really should have asked this question before I started on my kart. My swing arm design is pretty...
Matt McDade
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Dec 2, 2002
4:02 pm
4091
Check out your local lawnmower repair shop for chain, sprockets, bearings, tires, etc.... They have or can get almost anything you need ... chain ... are...
engineer93065
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Dec 2, 2002
4:24 pm
4092
i was recently told that chaindrive can be dangerous when driven offroad and the wheels loose grip - spin - hit the ground and apperantly the chain can shatter...
lukas lastname
s8tnn
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Dec 2, 2002
5:26 pm
4093
i don't know what kind of alluminum yet, i still haven't got any details (what kind is best ?) but i also found out that because of the vibrations from the...
lukas lastname
s8tnn
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Dec 2, 2002
5:33 pm
4094
you are right not with a 100 dollar welder ,you going to need a mig set up for aluminum,and argon gas for the welder ,or a tig welder neither of witch is...
dave muir
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Dec 2, 2002
9:05 pm
4095
The chain could break if it is a weak chain like a little bike chain. But if you use a bigger chain like the ones used on dirt bikes and street bikes u should...
mudrider300
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Dec 3, 2002
3:12 am
4096
http://www.geocities.com/ycpkonzatirj/index.html...
unmjyaiqlpul
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Dec 3, 2002
11:27 pm
4097
that's exaclty what i though but my INFORMANT seemed to be pretty sure the chain would snap, thanks ! ... chain. ... way...
s8tnn
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Dec 4, 2002
5:47 pm
4098
Ok well i have been wanting to build a go-kart for the longest time but i just havent had the money and i have a bunch of different engines to choose from i...
rc_insanity
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Dec 5, 2002
2:11 am
4099
... should just be given a set of FREE plans.If you cant afford to just buy a set then how are you even going to buy gas to drive the dang thing.Plans are...
cooltoy
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Dec 6, 2002
2:28 am
4100
Plus also if you can not think up some plans for a kart how in the hell do you think that you will have enough know how to weld the thing together and overcome...
mudrider300
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Dec 6, 2002
2:55 am
4101
ok i have a hellava lot os know how and experiance on building this kida stuff but i came here looking for information not for u to tell me to go buy some...
rc_insanity
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Dec 6, 2002
3:30 am
4102
What would be the minimum length that an A-Arm could be and still be functional. Or does it matter as long as there is reasonable length to it, I was thinking...
matt_kck
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Dec 6, 2002
5:36 pm
4103
The shorter the A-arms, the less good they do. A short A-arm will also require a very soft shock because of the geometry. The Yerf Dog carts have a short...
Dennis
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Dec 6, 2002
5:53 pm
4104
Hello everybody..... Does anyone know where(stores on the internet) I can find 1 1/2" square stainless steel tubing that is not too expensive? And another...
liverider2003 <Live_R...
liverider2003
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Dec 7, 2002
12:26 am
4105
just asking but where did you live. I think it would be better if you could find the steel near where you live b/c shipping is $$$$....
mudrider300
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Dec 7, 2002
6:14 am
4106
... 1 big rubberband.Since you are so "mechanically inclined"as you say then i am sure you can figure out the rest.p.s. you know what a riding lawn mower is...
cooltoy
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Dec 7, 2002
3:44 pm
4107
... sidewinder. In offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com, "liverider2003 ... I ... for...
cooltoy
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Dec 7, 2002
3:47 pm
4108
Stainless is expensive. Its obvious you have not checked out local steel yards yet. The plans call for your regular variety 1018 cold rolled steel RHS. For a...
Eldon R. Hiebert
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Dec 7, 2002
5:25 pm
4109
ok buddy i know of a realy awsome plan how bout i take them 2x4's and shove them strait up your fat ass nail the danm plywood to your danm ugly face and bitch...
rc_insanity <rc_insan...
rc_insanity
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Dec 7, 2002
9:52 pm
4110
... tring to help.bye bye In offroadgokarts@yahoogroups.com, "rc_insanity <rc_insanity@h...>" ... and ... danm ... of ... say ... <rc_insanity@h...> ... i ... ...
cooltoy
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Dec 7, 2002
10:05 pm
4111
HAHA! This sounds like it would work just as well as the riding mower turned kart. HAHA! Eldon. "rc_insanity <rc_insanity@...>"...
Eldon R. Hiebert
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Dec 7, 2002
10:05 pm
4112
There actually are a few web sites designated to mower racing. They are not karts though... they still look like mowers. Search for mower racing on the 'net. ...
Eldon R. Hiebert
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Dec 7, 2002
10:07 pm
4113
http://www.geocities.com/oeskojuzgjgo/index.html...
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unmjyaiqlpul
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Dec 7, 2002
10:57 pm
4114
Hey but it is true i have seen a person make a go kart with an engine out of wood. I would not trust it but what the hell if you have the time to waste why not...
mudrider300
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Dec 8, 2002
1:29 am
4115
Does anyone know a good site with good shocks I could use for my pending 16 hp kart. PS great site with a small selection of parts, but unbeatable prices ...
matt_kck <matt_kck@...>
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Dec 8, 2002
1:40 am
4116
BMI is a few miles from my house. APS in Newbury, Ohio has even better prices on some things... In the photo section on the homepage for this group is a folder...
Dennis
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Dec 8, 2002
2:14 am
4117
Wow, well i lost power for a few days and missed a lot of messages -- even the less-appropriate messages. Let's try and keep our responses a little more...
cecedog
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Dec 8, 2002
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