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  Conn Rod ID
Posted by: Bob Alexander - 10-26-2022, 02:44 PM - Forum: General - Replies (1)

Hi all;

Rummaging through my odd box of parts I ran into this old connecting rod.  I was thinking maybe it was a Clinton rod.  Anyone know for sure.  The number on the side is 677924-3.  Here is a picture.

Thanks
Bob Alexander



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  Fremont Turkey day Oct 29
Posted by: Gary Wlodarsky - 10-23-2022, 07:48 AM - Forum: General - No Replies

Open Practice most Wednesdays & Saturdays - Private and group practice also available.
Please check schedule below call/text 419-307-9890 for availability.


- Wed Oct 19: Open Practice
- Sat Oct 22: Practice bu Appointment Only
- Sun Oct 23: Practice by Appointment Only
- Wed Oct 26: Open Practice
- Sat Oct 29: Turkey Day / Fun Race

Motorcycles, Modern & Vintage Karts Welcome for Open Practice


Oct 29..Vintage Welcome.. alsways a fun day,,, not many good days left in Northern Oh

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  1958 GKCA Grand Prix
Posted by: Terry Bentley - 10-14-2022, 06:08 PM - Forum: General - Replies (1)

The first official race right after GKCA was formed. It was covered by Rod & Custom in April issue 1958.

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  Go-Kart Mfg 1957-62
Posted by: Terry Bentley - 10-14-2022, 05:55 PM - Forum: General - Replies (9)

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This is a very early ad from March 1958.

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An ad for options and accessories in the same month. Also mentions setting up for dual engines.

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What has been misrepresented early on as a McCulloch engine is actually a Westbend contracted by McCulloch. These were used on their failed attempt of tapping into the self propelled lawn mower market.  All of the mowers were recalled and production was ceased immediately. This engine was the failure due to crankshaft locking up and shearing off. So McCulloch dumped the surplus of engines on the market for cheap.

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July 1958 offered an improved model now designated the 400.

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October 1958 HOT ROD article build up using the 400 kit.

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October 1958 ad for the dual engine model 400. Rod and Custom had already published an article doing a conversion to a dual engine in February 1958.

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April 1959

Spring 1959 comes more improvements, now the 400B was introduced and carried for rest of the year.

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October 1959



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  Rupp Uni mount
Posted by: john gillman - 10-13-2022, 03:30 PM - Forum: For Sale/Wanted - No Replies

Hi all, I am looking for a Rupp Uni mount to purchase.

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  WHO WANTS TO TAKE STAB AT THIS ONE ?
Posted by: Mark Loraine - 10-07-2022, 06:29 PM - Forum: General - Replies (9)

I'll be the 1st.
I'd a bought that west bend he threw away which was actually a 60cc Arctic Cat Kawasaki Kitty Cat engine from 71-75.
https://www.youtube.com/embed/N20c05KCLY4?rel=0

There's a lot more I'll save for Ya'All to have fun with.

https://www.ebay.com/itm/304653216806?ha...R5Crpsv2YA

JEEZ !

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  1959 GKCA Nationals
Posted by: Terry Bentley - 10-03-2022, 11:18 PM - Forum: General - Replies (1)

Enjoy

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  new members have been added read if you've been waiting
Posted by: David Luciani - 09-19-2022, 08:00 PM - Forum: General - No Replies

hi guys, been a while since i confirmed members. 
did about fifty today.
we don't do confirm emails that part of forum is busted.
so if you applied see if i let you in.
if not let me know at vintage.karts@aol.com
i eventually get to you and fix ya up.
cheers
dave l

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  WTB
Posted by: Bob Alexander - 09-08-2022, 08:52 AM - Forum: For Sale/Wanted - Replies (1)

Hi,
 
   I am looking for a flywheel for a RH West Bend 580, anyone have one to spare.

Thanks
Bob Alexander

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  Parilla TT25
Posted by: Bob Musial - 08-30-2022, 04:49 PM - Forum: For Sale/Wanted - No Replies

SOLD……….Parilla TT25’s. Both have bores of 48.30mm. One is missing head nuts but otherwise complete motors. 
Motor mounts and misc gaskets included. 
$550.00 plus shipping. Will only ship in USA. 
My email is rpmusial@icloud.com. 





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