Wish you would post what sprocket you got from GPS! Since they don't provide any dimensions on most of their sprockets! thanks for making the otherwise thorough video!
Great video - thanks for sharing. I'm doing almost an identical build and currently sorting out the same sprocket issue. I'm thinking about not flipping the axle and buying a sprocket hub with some lock collars for each side. That way I can move it over enough to allow room for the engine. Think that will work? Suggestions?
Those are the different sizes they have available for the shaft the secondary clutch is on. The more power you have the bigger the shaft needs to be. For this setup the 7/8" was plenty.
Great videos I have a Carter talon 150iir. Planning on following your build on mine. Budget allowing. Torque converter is my hang up being on a budget build. Any ideas on bypassing the torque converter. Building for kids
If you are using a larger engine like this you have the run the 40 series torque converter. If you try to run a 30 series or centrifugal clutch you will just burn them up right away. The torque converter we have a link to in the description was the best quality one we could find for the best price. Good luck!
Rather than flipping the rear axle did you look into using a jackshaft to transfer the power over to the right side of the kart? I'm curious because I'm working on putting a 420 on a Trailmaster and was thinking of using a jackshaft.
@@j2buildsit sounds logical but i think i would run into the problem of not being able to use the pull starter which is the main reason i want to use a jackshaft. That and not having to relocate the rear brake. Thanks for your input.
So in hindsight. Would u have moved everything u did to the left 2 inches to allow for the pull start to be reinstalled? Or would that have negatively affected something else?
@@j2buildsit curios what you ended up doing for the side of the motor where you took the pull start off. I’ll have to do the same on my kart and have been looking around if they sell something already or if I need to just make a mesh grill of some sort to cover it
I couldn't find anything online, so I used my CNC plasma cutter to make a grill. You can see it in this video - ua-cam.com/video/cVQ6LidFjtg/v-deo.html I thought about cutting some more of them to sell but I don't think there would be that much demand for them or somebody else would have done it already.
@@j2buildsit great build man. I’m using your setup to rebuild the rear of my hammerhead. Been very unsuccessful with an old 16hp Briggs I got for free so I’m going to grab a 420. What thickness was the wall in the square tubing you used?
It would have been nice if you showed flipping the axle. Mine doesn’t have cut outs at the bottom and I’m struggling. 😂
Was there a reason why you switch to the 420 chain and not keep it to the same chain that go-kart originally had? And was that a 530 chain?
The 420 is a much more commonly used chain. The torque converter setup we used only came with 420 sprockets.
@@j2buildsit thank you. I have the exact same go-kart and I'm wanting to do the same thing and I'm new to this, it helps thank you.
I think that all the engines on earth should have as well a recoil starter as an electric starter
When you removed the governor arm, how did you get the throttle linkage to work again?
Wish you would post what sprocket you got from GPS! Since they don't provide any dimensions on most of their sprockets! thanks for making the otherwise thorough video!
54T - Rear sprocket - www.gopowersports.com/sprocket-replacement-for-150cc-karts-41-420-chain/
Thanks for watching!
New to karting, is this an adult or more of a kids kart?
I would say it is a teenage to adult size kart. I probably wouldn't want my 8 year old doing 40 mph. Thanks for watching!
What size driven pulley did you use when buying the 40 series
Link for the 40 series we used is in the description above. I believe we use the 12 tooth rear sprocket that came with the kit.
Great video - thanks for sharing. I'm doing almost an identical build and currently sorting out the same sprocket issue. I'm thinking about not flipping the axle and buying a sprocket hub with some lock collars for each side. That way I can move it over enough to allow room for the engine. Think that will work? Suggestions?
It might work, but flipping the axle was super simple and worked great. Thanks for watching!
On the torque converter, what's the difference between Driven Clutch (5/8" or 3/4" or 7/8")? I see you used a 5/8 but i've seen other's do a 7/8?
Those are the different sizes they have available for the shaft the secondary clutch is on. The more power you have the bigger the shaft needs to be. For this setup the 7/8" was plenty.
what size square tubing?
did you make the mounting plate?
1.25"
Yes I made the mounting plate, but you can buy premade plates on Amazon.
Great videos I have a Carter talon 150iir. Planning on following your build on mine. Budget allowing. Torque converter is my hang up being on a budget build. Any ideas on bypassing the torque converter. Building for kids
I'm using honda gx340 11hp
If you are using a larger engine like this you have the run the 40 series torque converter. If you try to run a 30 series or centrifugal clutch you will just burn them up right away. The torque converter we have a link to in the description was the best quality one we could find for the best price. Good luck!
@@j2buildsit I'll be running the honda gx340 11hp
Rather than flipping the rear axle did you look into using a jackshaft to transfer the power over to the right side of the kart? I'm curious because I'm working on putting a 420 on a Trailmaster and was thinking of using a jackshaft.
A jackshaft would just add more moving parts and maintenance. Flipping the axle was super simple and worked perfect. Thanks for watching!
@@j2buildsit sounds logical but i think i would run into the problem of not being able to use the pull starter which is the main reason i want to use a jackshaft. That and not having to relocate the rear brake. Thanks for your input.
Is it possible to cut the sprocket off then use a sprocket with hub and collars? Then you have all the adjustability you want.
Much better engine option more ccs more torque and harbor freight has them in stock at several diff sizes so ya cart wont be down to long.
Thanks for watching!
So in hindsight. Would u have moved everything u did to the left 2 inches to allow for the pull start to be reinstalled? Or would that have negatively affected something else?
The sprocket hub is welded on the axle, so I had to align the torque converter sprocket to match that. I couldn't move the engine over any more.
@@j2buildsit curios what you ended up doing for the side of the motor where you took the pull start off. I’ll have to do the same on my kart and have been looking around if they sell something already or if I need to just make a mesh grill of some sort to cover it
I couldn't find anything online, so I used my CNC plasma cutter to make a grill. You can see it in this video - ua-cam.com/video/cVQ6LidFjtg/v-deo.html I thought about cutting some more of them to sell but I don't think there would be that much demand for them or somebody else would have done it already.
@@j2buildsit curious if I had you make me one how much you would need to get.
@@daywalker121800 I would do one for $25 plus shipping.
Link for rear sprocket and the size you put on?
54 tooth from go power sports
Link for the axel sprocket
u said something is in the bio
Do you have a shop located in Kansas?
Just a private shop, not a business.
You wouldnt happen to be in texas now would you lol. I have a Kandi Batman Kart that i am wanting to do the same engine swap
Sorry Im in Kansas
May I ask where you got the squat metal bars from. Did you make them your self or purchased off web
I just used some 1.25" square tubing I got from a local metal shop and cut it to the length I needed.
@@j2buildsit where at in Kansas?
@@j2buildsit great build man. I’m using your setup to rebuild the rear of my hammerhead. Been very unsuccessful with an old 16hp Briggs I got for free so I’m going to grab a 420. What thickness was the wall in the square tubing you used?