From sburke at burkesys.com Tue Sep 2 17:55:54 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Tue, 2 Sep 2008 17:55:54 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] Tony Kart Mitox (fwd) Message-ID: Hi Christoph, I'm afraid that I dont have any measurements or drawings for your particular Tony Kart. The original source I obtained the SolidWorks Tony Kart Drawings was from the following website: http://www.muller.net/mullermachine/cad/index.html Perhaps the author of that website may have further plans of Tony Karts. Best of Luck, -steve ---------- Forwarded message ---------- Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2008 16:49:20 +0200 From: Christoph Schauer Subject: Tony Kart Mitox Hello Stephen Burke! I am a student of an higher technical school in Austria and I got an exam-project to build a hybrid go-kart. We plan to use the chassis of a Tony-Kart | Mitox for this project. I own the Chassis of a Tony Kart | Mitox (FMK ?? FIA) with the ICC-Number : 264|02, the ICA-J Number: 265-02 and the ICA Number 266|02. The serial number is 178249. The chassis is about 5 or 6 years old, so I couldn't find any information concerning measurments or solidworks drawings. I found SolidWorks drawings of an other version of tony kart on your blog. Could you please send me the measurements and (solid works) drawings of this kart if you have them? I hope you can help me and I am looking forward to hearing from you. Yours sincerely, Christoph Schauer P.S.: I attached some photos of the kart to this E-Mail. -- -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: P1010045.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 698363 bytes Desc: URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: P9023139.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 332113 bytes Desc: URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: P9023140.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 340392 bytes Desc: URL: -------------- next part -------------- A non-text attachment was scrubbed... Name: P9023148.JPG Type: image/jpeg Size: 320917 bytes Desc: URL: From sburke at burkesys.com Sat Sep 6 16:18:29 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Sat, 6 Sep 2008 16:18:29 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] question about sprocket In-Reply-To: <8262ebe50809050358k3a1432f0g26632ddfc79fb31@mail.gmail.com> References: <8262ebe50809050358k3a1432f0g26632ddfc79fb31@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Jernej, The gear ratio (size of drive and driven sprockets) depends a lot on the following factors: 1. The size of the Rear Wheels 2. The RPM of the engine Typically for a standard racing kart (as in http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Commercial_Karts-Photos_and_Details/ ) with a rear wheel diameter of 250mm and a 5hp engine with 5000rpm (max), the gear ratio would be 5:1 (most common gear ratio used). There would be a sprocket with 10 teeth on the engine, and a large sprocket with 50 teeth (approx) on the rear axle. Engine sprocket with 10teeth: http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01032.JPG.html Large rear sprocket with approx 50 teeth: http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01024.JPG.html What I would recommend however is the following: Look at the following 3 photos: http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01026.JPG.html http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01027.JPG.html http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01028.JPG.html To enable quick and easy changing of the rear sprocket (to try different sizes), cut a piece out of the sprocket with a narrow angle-grinder. Once the new sprocket is bolted onto the rear axle, it can be re-welded together. I have used this method which works perfectly. This allowed me to experiment with different sizes of rear sprockets, and saved me from having to remove bearings, wheels etc. when replacing the sprocket. As a result I would suggest the following: Get a small sprocket with between 10 and 15 teeth for the engine. Get a couple of different sized sprockets with between 40 and 70 teeth for the rear axle. Lastly, if you want to calculate the estimated speed of your kart, take a read of the following webpage: http://www.kartbuilding.net/kart_speed/index.html As far as chains go, take a look at the following photo: http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Kart_Clearance_and_Memories/DSC01066.JPG.html The one on the left is a bycycle chain. On the right is the chain I used for the kart. Unforunately I forget the exact specs of the chain, but it's a standard one used on commercial karts (as in photo above). (From looking at the chain photos, I can make out KCM - 428H as the type of chain). A chain splitter can be used to take the chain down to the correct length ( http://www.kartbuilding.net/gallery/v/Karting_Tools_and_Equipment/Hand_Tools/DSC02320.JPG.html ) and a split link used to join the chain back together. I hope this answers some of your questions. Best of luck, -steve On Fri, 5 Sep 2008, jernej knez wrote: > Hello, > I am trying to make a new kart, and before actual production, I have > to make few things a bit brighter. I would like to know; > -how many teeth does main sprocket have > -how many teeth does a little sprovket have (on the engine), therefore > I can calculate my gear ratio > -which is the most common gear ratio used in karting; > i=z2/z1=??? > -which chain have you used? I am most interested in chain type DIN 8187 08 B . > is this a proper chain to use, or should I choose a heavier one ( 10 > B or even 12 B )?? > > I have ability to make my own sprockets, since my family has a company > that produces machines and therfore has CNCs. > > Thanks for your time for answers, > > Best regards > Jernej Knez > MSK, Slovenia > From sburke at burkesys.com Mon Sep 8 21:05:00 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 21:05:00 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] your mail In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, All the details and information on making a kart can be found on the following website: www.kartbuilding.net There are a few different types of karts, wooden, racing, off-road karts etc. If you have a specific question, feel free to email and ask. Best of luck, -steve On Sun, 7 Sep 2008, Kush Khanna wrote: > I need help & more details plz reply soon > > making a kart at school > _________________________________________________________________ From sburke at burkesys.com Mon Sep 8 23:58:01 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Mon, 8 Sep 2008 23:58:01 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] Need ATV Design Plans In-Reply-To: <5f9271480809080821k299ac7nc0d7ab7bec21f005@mail.gmail.com> References: <5f9271480809080821k299ac7nc0d7ab7bec21f005@mail.gmail.com> Message-ID: Hi Naveen, Unforunately I dont have plans for an ATV. Unforunately I don't know of any place you can download ATV plans. If you have any specific questions, feel free to email them on. Best of luck, -steve On Mon, 8 Sep 2008, Naveen Gowda wrote: > Hi, > I am Engineering student, and my specialization is in machine technology, > and i am looking for the design plan of ATV, and i have downloaded the kart > design plans for reference, please guide us where to get the design plans > for ATV. > > > Thanks > > Naveen > From sburke at burkesys.com Fri Sep 12 18:07:00 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:07:00 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] your mail In-Reply-To: References: Message-ID: Hi, I suggest you try and make the wooden kart firstly. See: http://www.kartbuilding.net/Wooden_Go-Kart_Plans/index.html Also a video of the above kart and all the steps/assembly can be seen at: http://www.kartbuilding.net/Wooden_Go-Kart_Plans/large_exploded_animation.html I hope you will be able to follow what is happening from that. Best of luck, -steve On Mon, 8 Sep 2008, Kush Khanna wrote: > yeah i went to ur website and all but its still very complicated... > im a beginner..... could u like send me step by step instruction or > sumthing From sburke at burkesys.com Fri Sep 12 18:08:54 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Fri, 12 Sep 2008 18:08:54 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] Tony Kart Racer ST In-Reply-To: <739344.32685.qm@web50008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> References: <739344.32685.qm@web50008.mail.re2.yahoo.com> Message-ID: Hi Tugrul, Yes - the eDrawing measurements of the Tony Kart chassis are full size and accurate. I'm afraid that I dont have any more of the parts, only the chassis as is on the kartbuilding blog. If you have any specific question, just let us know. Best of Luck, -steve On Wed, 10 Sep 2008, Tugrul Zorbozan wrote: > Hi my name is Tugrul from Turkey. Finally I found your web page on the net. I?decided to build my own go-kart and I found all necessery parts of go-kart. However, Chassis is a huge problem for me. So I need your help,?I want to build like Tony Kart Racer ST and?I have?a questinos for you; > Is the?Tony Kart chassis '97 eDrawing measurements the very thing with Tony Kart Racer ST ? > > Thanks & warm days > > > Tugrul > > > > From sburke at burkesys.com Tue Sep 16 18:10:01 2008 From: sburke at burkesys.com (Stephen Burke) Date: Tue, 16 Sep 2008 18:10:01 +0100 (IST) Subject: [Kartbuilding] chainsaw engine question Message-ID: Hi, That 40cc chainsaw engine would drive a small kart, but you would only be talking about going 15-20mph max. I definately would not buy that chainsaw just for making a kart. Fair enough if you can get a cheap second hand one. I dont think it would be worth the money to buy that chainsaw just for its 40cc engine for a kart. This would be a better engine if you wanted to buy a new engine on amazon: http://www.amazon.com/New-5-5-OHV-Gas-Engine/dp/B000Q6QW1E Best of luck, -steve -------------------- Date: Fri, 5 Sep 2008 20:27:16 -0700 From: igor.bmwz4 Subject: chainsaw engine question hey will this be a good engine for a kart that i want to build? here's the website: http://www.amazon.com/Poulan-Thing-18-Inch-Chainsaw-P4018WT/dp/B000E130DE _________________________________________________________________