Many of us are in the same boat. We’ve got plenty of junk, but no money. We would like to have some fun, maybe making some new gizmo, or even a go kart.
Well making a go kart can be as easy as 7 easy steps:
1. Layout the length wise members of the Frame on the floor
2. Now apply the cross members for stability
3. Attach the rear axel and engine plate Continue reading ‘How to Build a Go Kart in 7 Easy Steps – Or Are They Easy Steps?’ »
Many of us have zero money, but this mega thirst for a go kart. The belt drive can be the most cost effect drive system that you could implement, on your low cost cheap go kart.
There are, however, issues with a belt drive that need to be understood prior to just diving in and making this belt drive system.
First thing to understand is the final drive ratio. Is the engine actually going to be able to turn this system or will it stall. Keep in mind that the rpm for engagement is typically not very high, like 1200 rpms. So your calculation needs to reflect that. The HP curve for an engine is approximately linear, so if the rpms are decreased, then the HP needs to decrease accordingly. Continue reading ‘How to Build a Go Kart – 6 Important Notes About Belt Drives’ »