i want to build a go cart i already suppose i can find a frame, wheels and other small things at a junkyard, but where can i find a horizontal 6-10 hp (horsepower) engine for very cheap or free?

a 16 hp duromax engine, and a go cart with everything, except the engine, theres a cord going from the gas petal too the engine were the old one was, what part of the new engine does that hook up/into?

I have a go cart with the 5 hp tecumseh engine on it. My question is me and my friends are doing some night riding soon how do I hook lights up? Do I use a battery and recharge it before I go each time or is there something you can do so the motor will charge it? I really dont have a clue the best route i can go.

I own a go-kart that had a 6 hp engine, but i swapped it out for a 8.25 hp briggs & straton. The cart accelerates very quickly, but after a few seconds it goes alot slower than what i think it should. If i tampered with the governor to make it top out at a faster speed, what kinds of effects will this do? My object is to get this thing going as fast as the engine will let it. If its safe for the engine, where can i find directions to do it?

ok my engine is a 5 hp and it will start it just wont stay running. what do you think it could be? and is there a way i can put a key starter on the engine? please help

it needs to be atleast 3 HP and preferably 4 stroke also could you include a link if it is online

i am making a small 3 wheeled craft using old bike frames, and bike tires. all told i’m expecting about a 120 pound cart, powered by front wheel drive (tadpole design – 2 wheels in front, one wheel steering in back). say a max of 200 lb rider (just to be safe)

i’d like to go electric. i wonder what would the optimum brushless dc motor be for this vehicle to reach speeds of around 50 mph? (what HP, what RPM rating… all the other electric stuff like amperage)

also, what would the best batteries be to operate this craft for around two hours? (i’m mostly looking for the electrical stuff. i’ll figure out what type of battery, but the electrical numbers and stuff are a little rough to figure)

I have a 6.5 hp engine on a go-cart frame. it’s always been a pain getting it to run right. sometimes,, if you play with the choke, it’ll run good, but most times not. now it’ll only run on full choke and barely that. it’s not the fuel, i’ve replaced the sparkplug, cleaned the carb, and the air filter is clean. you have to hold down the throttle to start it.
Thanks.

its a craftsman 19.5 Hp electric start 42 inch mower, automatic model no. 917.271823.
BTW the engine is completely DEAD it is beyond repair. i would also like to know in detailed instructions, or videos. you can email me at aiannone@tds.net my step dad also took out the battery, so im back one battery. thank you.

I have a go cart, but I wanna modify this extra engine I have to hook up for when this original engine goes bad..
I have a pretty nice tomberlin go cart, with a 9.2 hp howhit engine with 150 cc….. it has engine and gearbox all together enclosed with the shaft and sprocket out the side turning the chain, small sprocket from engine, larger sprocket on axle
this extra engine I have is from my old riding mower that wore out, but the engine is still in good running shape, it is a 12 hp commercial industrial briggs and stratton engine, but it has it’s shaft at the bottom

will this be able to work, and how?

i am building a go cart the cart weight will be 125 lb the engine a 12 tooth sprocket the axel a 60 tooth i have come up with the speed all ready now i need to no if a 4 hp enging will be enough to power it

I have this Electric converted Mazda Miata and it has a DC motor (FB1 4001A) with 50 hp max. It was connected through are Comet Torque Converter ( the same type of auto transmission used in go carts) with belt but its not efficient and I don’t need to idle cause the motor just stops.

I am thinking of putting chain drive in b/w the Motor shaft and the Shaft coming out of Differential ( the shaft are parallel to each other, motor is mounted on top of the differential) .

My concern is how strong of a chain and sprocket do i need (ratings, lbs of weights, etc) because I am not familiar with this chain drive stuff. I did find Grainger’s website with alot of choices on parts.

Thanks

i plan on buying this motor :

http://cgi.ebay.com/6-5-HP-Gas-Motor-ENGINE-GO-CART-MOTOR-Log-Splitter-/270569909751?cmd=ViewItem&pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item3eff392df7

i noticed its a key shaft, but what is a key shaft? is it like a shaft with random grooves?
do i need a special belt to drive the axle of the go kart?
or would any plain belt be fine like belts found in cars?

pics would be helpful thanks

Was riding with son on older thunder kart go kart, 5 hp engine. Weight of both of us 250 pounds probably did this.

The chain "rides" on the same thing like a bike chain, little "teeth" go into and secure the chain. There’s a top smaller one and a bottom really large one that sits next to tire. Don’t know what it’s called (flywheel, maybe?). Anywho, the top part is BENT – again, probably due to our combined weight (way too much). Now I gotta replace it. The smaller "flywheel" piece I’m talking about goes into the engine but the part that "holds" the chain is external to engine (this is the part that’s bent/broken).

What’s the top part called? It holds chain externally but goes into engine. Can a common man replace this?

Hey, im getting a 5.5 HP engine for a go cart of mine, ive already got a 3/4" Slip clutch. im just not sure how to put it on. Thanks

I just built a go cart with a 6.5 hp engine. It’s for my 7 year old daughter, and it’s just a little too fast for me to turn her loose on it. Is there any way I can slow this down without changing the throttle cable or sprockets?

I know NASCAR uses restrictor plates … is there anything like this for my motor?

Here’s some useless information (maybe it’ll help). I’m using a motor from Harbor Freight Tools, and a 12T chain clutch from Northern Tool. The engine is one of those new cheap ones from China that’s a rip off of the Honda versions. I also have a 60T sprocket on the drive wheel.

i have a 6.5 hp engine on my yerf dog 3203 go cart, and i would like to know if i can convert it to a pull/electric start. i need both. if it is possible what do i need to do?

i have a 13 HP OHV Horizontal Shaft Gas Engine-EPA
Drive shaft type: horizontal, 1” diameter x 2-7/8" L, with 1/4" keyway, 3/8"-24 central threads
i dont know what im really lookin for so i was wondering if
anyone would be willing to help me out.

Piston is scarred up……go cart engine, 9.2 hp……engine is tore down to the block, with crank assy still all together, head is off, cylinder housing off, how to remove piston?
i removed the ring on each side of the pin, did try bumping out the pin with a small hammer and screwdriver, it didnt seem to move, didnt wanna use too much force, may possibly mess up crank bearings……………..will it drive out?
or will i have to tear down the crank and everything to remove the rod with piston complete, then press the pin out?..gonna install a new piston and pin with rings

I have a 6.5 hp engine and 0. i have no welding skills and any help would be great. How would i get started, and where do i start.

how can you make a go cart run faster. my engine in my go cart is a subaru robin169cc 6.5 hp . i dont want to buy a super charger.and i already took the the screw to control the speed
i want it to accelerate faster and run faster
iwant the the go cart to run faster

i have done research and looked up many ways to build this go cart but now i need to know whats the best engine to use the hp nd everything where to get the parts nd n-e other things to make this project successful also i decided to go "green" with the whole project for example buying a diesel engine then converting it so it can run on bio-fuel or mcdonald oil to help the earth a bit while still having a good time. any help i would gladly appreciate it

I was wondering if u can put the engine of a lawn riding lawn mower on a go cart. engine has 22 hp.i was just curious? http://www.federalindustrialsales.com/inventory/misc/troy-bilt.html to see the exact lawn mower i have. its a 5 year old troy bilt.
maybe u cant fit it cause its a vertical drive shaft. prob needs to be horizontal can u turn the engine sideways??

in any mod feild would be great (like more hp, torque, more grip on road, and things like that)

I have a yerf dog go cart (model 3203) with a 6.5 hp tecumseh, and I cant seem to locate the correct drain plug. After reading other forums they say the drain plug is the box head screw in the back, or the allen head on the clutch side and on the opposite side. The reason im asking is because both allen heads are to tight and it seems they may be attached to the frame, the reason I cant unscrew the box head is because its in such a weird place and I cant reach it with pliers. Any help here will be used!! Thanks