[Kartbuilding] Go-karts

[Stephen Burke]

Hi Stefan,

That engine looks ok. Should work good. There are a few levers and other 
pieces you can use of that lawnmower also.

Best of luck,
-steve


On Fri, 4 Sep 2009, Stefan V wrote:

> Hi Stephen
>
> Just looking at some lawn mowers on a New Zealand site called (Trademe.co.nz)
> its like Ebay.
> is the engain size to big?
> http://www.trademe.co.nz/Business-farming-industry/Other/auction-239946522.htm
>
> Thanks
> Stefan
>
>
>
> 2009/9/3 Stefan V <stefanrulz>
>
>> 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>
>>
>> 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
>>>>
>>>>
>>
>>
>> --