How can a guy tell the difference between a 1962 and 1963 Fox Flyweight kart?

THx Dean

So, I was doing a little work on the first edition of the Kalifornia Nyke, so I could take it to Davis tomorrow for our VKCA event there.

The engine ran fine at Adams.  Has not been run since.

I changed springs on the clutch and added a few teeth on the axle sprocket, and adjusted the chain.


Thought I'd fire it up, just to test.

The engine will run for 5 seconds or so.  Takes throttle.  Will also idle.  But then it dies.  Like it's starving for fuel.

Bottom of tank is clear and fuel ran out the line freely to drain it for a look see.

In line filter is new and clean.  It's installed in the right direction.  Has not been touched sine Adams.

Filter at carb inlet is spanky clean.

Plug looks good.

It fires right away, every time, but won't stay running.

Any ideas guys?

I'd sure like to load it up and take it to Davis in the morning.......

Has anybody here ever worked with the dry clutches that come on Comer engines?

I see them come up on E-Bay fairly regularly.  (Not vintage, I know.)  It's one of those designs that looks like it could not possibly work, but apparently they do?

It looks like they start with a solid hub and then cut three slots and drill three holes (plus the bore for the shaft).  Viola!  Done.  No pesky keyways, springs, rivets, disks, blah blah blah.

Or, are the hubs made net-shape from Powder Metallurgy?

When I look at E-Bay #282494161242, in the edge-views, it looks like there's organic lining, but in the other views, I can't see any lining.

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Too much bodywork for vintage ?

Might sound closer to a F1 car with a 2 stroke:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1980-Ferrari-312...fI&vxp=mtr

Thinking about using ignition chips on the go kart 800 I'm restoring with the two mc6's. I want to know your thoughts on using a ignition chip instead of the points. thanks

   
   
   
   
Hi everyone, I got another problem and I need your opinion. I had my new robert stanton steering shaft upgraded to 5/8,  welded, and the welder screwed up, but  hoping  it,s ok. I told him to weld it below hoop but welded it to the top. I actualy  have more room  but don,t know if it will steer the same. should I leave it or start all over? Thanks again for your help, and I promise I won,t ask to many questions.

I'm looking for a good set of 12 degree, 3/8s king pin spindles for a Margay kart.

Hey Guys!
Looking for upholstery for 1979 Hartman enduro. Or if I could borrow a set for a pattern.

I now have all the major pieces and will start putting it back together.

Todd Giles
Kartrestoration.blogspot.com

Can someone identify this kart.Is it home made or something else?

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Just heard from asl post he's having trouble getting into forum. we're trying to figure out why.
 it occurs to me others may be having issues, so if you are having trouble signing in please let us know. heres the email addy
vintage.karts@aol.com 
i may not respond instantly but i will respond.
or if you're a facebooker it's david luciani on facebook sent a message there.