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Motor Cover

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Friday June 26, 2015 10:03 PM

Dad gave me a gas tank from a WD tractor. It matches the hood and grille I am using. Tonight I got it mounted in place. It has the boat tail look without completely covering and causing heat issues (I think).

Gas tank motor cover

relief cut for carb

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Go Pedal Stuff

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Saturday June 6, 2015 10:14 PM

Had to re make the go pedal. I made the frame narrower than I first intended and the other wouldn't fit. So like I have done before, I ripped off Dennis.

The stud on the carb was his too as the predator unit didn't look stout enough for me. Found out I can't drill a grade 5 bolt but a grade 2 worked.

I may have got a bad nyloc nut and used thread locker on the motor linkage. To be clear, only on the first nut to secure the stud loosely on the arm.

Standard CK accelerator stuff

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2023-03-21 16:10:30 # 85778

Comment by Steve C (New Member)

Todd, i am in the process of building my first kart and have found your blog on your frame. I am so glad, your front axel has inspired me to make changes to mine. Round just wasn't what I. wanted and if you built it and it held up so can I. Thank you for putting in a few dimensions as I was struglin.

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Still At It

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Monday May 25, 2015 8:17 AM

Had some other projects creep into the picture and slow to post an update.

Picked up some 3/8" rod and a yoke a couple weeks back. Threaded end and put a jamb nut on.

Did more welding on the front axle. Needs some grinding and fish plates and caps.

Picked up a seat for a John Deere gator, just fits between the frame rails.

Welded the cross bracing in the rear, the brake mount and the motor plate.

Brake rod w/yoke

John Deere gator seat

Bracing and brake set up

Bracing and motor plate

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Adjuster Update

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Sunday May 10, 2015 10:50 PM

OK, can't leave well enough alone and made an upgrade. The bolt wasn't going to be long enough and I made this solution. A piece of all thread and a coupling nut. I turned down and knurled half of the coupling nut. Next ran the coupling nut up the all thread with a normal nut. Twist the all thread in to the bracket moving the motor to the rear. Turn the coupling nut down to 1/8" from the bracket and tighten the normal nut behind it. Take the adjusting bolt back out and drill through the middle of the coupling nut for a roll pin or peened pin. Loosen the normal nut and cut the excess all thread off and dress with a file. Total cost of upgrade, less than $5 and priceless time on the lathe having fun.

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Motor Plate And Adjuster

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Thursday May 7, 2015 8:54 PM

Today the motor plate got made. Dad had a large chunk of 2X6X3/16 that seemed to be perfect for the cause. The too thin plate (for my taste) that came from BMI served as a useful template. My mini mill isn't here yet so I had to armstrong the slots.

A motor adjuster was also made from scraps. It can unbolt from the motor plate and go in the tool box after use.

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2015-05-07 23:44:38 # 25871

Comment by Dennis Thomas

That is a great idea. I'm going to give it a try. Adjusting the chain to the proper tension is a pain

2015-05-08 05:31:02 # 25872

Comment by Mike Poinsett

Nice work, Todd. Love the adjuster concept.

2015-05-08 08:11:41 # 25875

Comment by Todd Hildebrandt

Thanks guys, forgot to mention that on my predator engine a notch was needed in the push block for oil drain plug clearance.

2015-05-08 08:12:58 # 25876

Comment by Todd Hildebrandt

Thanks guys, forgot to mention that on my predator engine a notch was needed in the push block for oil drain plug clearance.

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Front Axle

Todd Hildebrandt — Posted on The Cyclekart Club
Wednesday May 6, 2015 8:43 PM

Used 1 1/2 square X 1/8" and got this tacked together.

Also tried a different axle mount using the 3 holes in the spring.

front axle

axle upright

axle mount

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