[Kartbuilding] Fwd: need help

[Stephen Burke]

Hi George,
I dont have an exploded drawing of how everything goes togethor.
If you go to the following page, you can see a labelled AutoCAD
drawing of a typical kart, and this shows how everything is laid out.
Apart from that you will have to make do somehow.
Best of Luck
-steve


On Wed, 19 Jan 2005 19:36:16 +0000, geroge ross wrote:
> Thanks for replying, i think  i need a clutch b/c everything is there where
> can i get a print out of how everyting goes and also i need vaule stems for
> the wheels

> >Hi George,
> >
> >Firstly, I would try and assemble the kart.
> >Basically you put the chassis togethor first. (Probably already done)
> >Secondly, sort out all the front end of the kart. Sort out the
> >steering, the front wheels, the front wheels on stub axles able to
> >turn, the track rods that control the turning (right or left) of the
> >wheels, and the steering wheel, the steering column and the drop arm
> >(the connection between the steering column and the tract rods).
> >
> >Thirdly, I would sort out the rear axle, i.e. mounting the bearings
> >etc. onto the chassis and making sure teh axle can rotate freely. Make
> >sure the sprocket and brake is on the axle firstly.
> >
> >Fourthly, the kart should be able to move, i.e. mechanically work with a
> push.
> >
> >Fifthly Install the pedals and connect up the brake pedal to the band
> >brake on the rear axle. This step is not critical at this point.
> >
> >Sixth - Mount the engine and link up the drive of the engine to the
> >rear axle, via a pulley belt and wheels or using sprockets and a
> >chain.
> >
> >Seventh, install the seat correctly and link up the accelerator.
> >
> >Overall, its a case of putting it togethor bit by bit and bolt by bolt.
> >Best of Luck
> >-steve
> >
> >
> >On Sat, 15 Jan 2005 21:13:35 +0000, geroge ross
> > > Hoow is it going ?  I need some help with my go kart, i wanted to
> do it my
> > > self  i was giving a two seater frame with the ; wheels and tires
> engine
> > > mount plate, chain, band type brakes i think  pretty much a frame
> without
> > > the engine where can i find the stuff i need to be able to ride
> again.  Can
> > > you tell what esle is needed beside the engine also would you have
> a
> > > assemble guide to build it back up.  Any tips pointer would help
> thanks.
> > >
> > >
>
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