[Kartbuilding] Go-karts

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Stefan,

Take a look at the following blog post I created:
http://blog.kartbuilding.net/2009/08/03/plans-for-a-wooden-go-kart-powered-by-a-lawnmower-engine/

In particular take a look at the Â3D Model. Download the following 3D of 
the Kart with v drive-belt transmission:
http://www.kartbuilding.net/PlAnS/Lawnmower-Powered-Wooden-Go-Kart-3dVia.exe
(Right-click drag to rotate, roll middle mouse wheel to zoom).

Because it's a v-drive-belt it will not come off the pulley wheels and as 
a result will be capable of twisting through 90 degrees transferring the 
power from the engine to the rear axle.

Best of luck,
-steve


On Thu, 3 Sep 2009, Stefan V wrote:

> Hi Stephen
>
> how does the V drive-belt conect from the motor to the pulley on the rear
> axle?
>
> Thanks
> Stefan
> 2009/9/3 Stephen Burke <sburke at burkesys.com>
>
>> Hi Stefan,
>>
>> It's not realistically possible to put a lawnmower with a vertical drive
>> shaft on its side. There would be big issues with the oil in the engine, and
>> the gas/petrol for the carburettor. A few people have tried it, and while it
>> might work for a few hours, the engine would sieze and stop working
>> thereafter.
>>
>> This is why I have used the system of pulleys and v drive-belt to transfer
>> the power as easily as possible.
>>
>> I hope this answers your question.
>> Best of luck,
>> -steve
>>
>>
>>
>>
>> On Wed, 2 Sep 2009, Stefan V wrote:
>>
>> Hi
>>>
>>> I have just found your website and was wonting to make a motor kart with a
>>> lawn mower engine I was wondering if you could have the motor standing up
>>> insted of having it facing down
>>>
>>>
>>> Thank-you
>>>
>>>
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