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    Unknown kart brand

    Does anyone recognize what brand of kart this is? Owner is having issues with getting the correct tires for it. Could it be a Rage product? I named the pictures Rage going off of the decal but have no idea. Thanks
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    Briggs log splitter/tiller throttle setup

    Bought a used kart with a non-running Briggs 7 HP OHV engine. It must have been on a tiller or log splitter. Got it running but here's the issue. Most clone engine throttles increase engine speed by pulling the lever toward the rear of the kart, these snow/tiller engines increase engine speed by...
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    212 Predator throttle/governor linkage

    Maybe someone can help me figure out the issue with a 212 Predator engine that is on an old Manco 485-03 kart I recently picked up. Previous owner had removed the rod & springs from the governor arm to the carb and throttle lever and had a homemade throttle rod from the big throttle lever to the...
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    Refurb Manco

    Here's my latest "Hall of Shame" restoration project. I wanted to convert a basic 2 seater, live axle kart to an electric start model with LED headlights. I've done and sold a bunch of basic machines along with a Carbide restoration but wanted to take a shot an electric start machine. Picked up...
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    Manco 485 Series drive cover bracket

    Finishing up a restoration project, a Manco 485 series 2 seater kart with a 6.5 HP clone engine, torque converter drive. Bought it with the plastic drive cover and the U bracket that holds the cover but there's supposed to be a mounting bracket on the engine that helps support the cover. Would...
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    Diagnosis

    Picked up a Carbide kart yesterday, pretty decent shape. Seller said it had a belt issue. That seems to be the case.
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    Kart For Sale

    Looks like this seller put a lot of time into getting the kart ready before it was posted on Craigslist to be sold. A little prep goes a long way. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/for/d/penn-5hp-go-kart/6872689353.html ---------- Post added at 12:08 PM ---------- Previous post was at 12:05 PM...
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    Rat Rod Kart

    Not sure if this has been posted before or not. Unusual build. https://www.instructables.com/id/Rat-Rod-Mower-Kart/
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    Manco 415

    Here's the 415 I picked up recently. Just about ready to go. New clutch, new carburetor, new fuel hose, spark plug, lube and oil change, air filter, adjusted the valves, painted the wheels, aligned the front end, fixed the parking/holding brake. Still needs a some paint work and a new throttle...
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    Drivetrain Cover

    I picked up a Manco 415 kart locally with the Tecumseh 5.0 PowerSport engine. Almost ready for sale but there was no drivetrain or chain/clutch cover on it, just the metal support plate (#106 illustrated) that the plastic cover attached to. I removed it when I replaced the clutch since the cover...
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    Barney Fife at the Races

    Check out Don Knotts in his McCulloch kart. Neat vintage video. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Kg_6ffiMYhc
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    Tecumseh pronunciation

    It looks as though Tecumseh is actually pronounced "Tecumsee." Ran across this vintage factory training video, interesting if no one has seen it yet. Not sure if this has ever been mentioned on this site, if it has, sorry about any repeats. Pretty lenghty though. Thanks...
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    Don't laugh

    Hopefully no one will bust out laughing when I ask this, but has anyone ever installed one of these on a yard kart? I can fit in an American Sportworks Marauder kart since it has a 41" seat to pedal distance. I fit better in this than a Carbide. If I could somehow mount this to a Marauder kart...
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    Choice kart

    This looks like a home-run from Craigslist/Pittsburgh. https://pittsburgh.craigslist.org/bar/5234293504.html
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    Worth buying?

    Hello Everyone, Ran across an older Manco LXT kart I can buy for $150.00. Supposedly runs, everything looks to be there. Owner said it lunges when starting out and may need a torque converter. What are the chances of getting parts for this? Would a dumpster be a better place for this kart...
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    kart manufacturer

    Wondering if anyone can tell me who manufactured this kart I just picked up. Thanks.
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    Howdy

    New member here. Dabbled in go-karts when I was younger, the bug just hit me again recently. Thanks!
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