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 Posted - Jan 02 2003 : 4:24:29 PM
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any1 know where i can find info on how to build either of those . preferibly(sp?) cheap and easy to build.
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Jan 03 2003 : 7:16:39 PM
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most of those sites had how to build the frame of a kart. i kinda need how to do the engine. i have a small idea but its wrong. i guess i should have specfied better.
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Jan 03 2003 : 8:37:55 PM
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What specifically do you need to know about the engine?
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Posted - Jan 03 2003 : 11:09:23 PM
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well i have an old lawnmower so i want to convert that but... i dont know how to do that. yes thats the evil question you didnt want. i was thinking like removing the blade and putting a chain type deal. but then it would only have 2 speeds. stop and go. im really lost.
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Jan 04 2003 : 12:00:19 PM
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If it's a standard vertical crankshaft lawnmower engine, then don't waste your time trying to use it. It can't be run on it's side, and it's a serious pain in the ass to change the orientation of the shaft via gears (or a transmission). Find a horizontal crankshaft engine, then get a centrifugal clutch from a small engine shop, surplus store, karting supplier, etc.
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gokartmaniac
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Posted - Nov 15 2003 : 05:20:55 AM
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i heard you could put the lawnmower motor on the back of the kart shaft down and put a pulley on and put a pully on the rear axle
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cirvin
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Posted - Nov 16 2003 : 5:23:32 PM
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yea, and twist the belt 90 degrees. that would work, but it will slip and it takes alot of space.
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cirvin
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Posted - Nov 17 2003 : 4:45:33 PM
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yea, our technology teacher built one of those. he ended up drawing soo much current withthe leafblower, that the extension cord (it was only 18 gauge) overheated and melted the insulation. i bet he was dropping more power than the device was intended to have go through it.
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Aaron Cake
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Posted - Nov 17 2003 : 9:50:39 PM
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i heard you could put the lawnmower motor on the back of the kart shaft down and put a pulley on and put a pully on the rear axle
You would need a clutch. Really, I wouldn't waste my time trying to use a vertical shaft engine UNLESS you have no other choice.
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hovercrafts and carts
