Go Kart Guru - Go Kart Resources

March 12th, 2010

Go Kart Resources

Choose a topic from below and research it. Over 100 pages of materials here for you to get lost in! Below is a topical index of various articles on all sorts of topics that will help you with your go kart experiences.

Topic	Article
Engines And Diagnostics	Engine Runs...Then Quits. Why? Engine Disassembly - Why Take An Engine Apart? How Does The Governor Work On Go Karts Or Small Engines? My Go Kart Doesn’t Start: It just clicks. Ignition Systems: Go Kart Engine Trouble Shooting Governors and Engine's Best Friend? Carburetor Problems Simple Tips Tech Tips That Will Save You Hundreds of Dollars When Using an Old Engine On Your Go Kart Briggs Vs Tecumseh: What's the difference? Which One is Better? Engines: Making More Power
Go Kart Safety	10 Safety Tips That Will Save Your Life When Go Karting Case of The Broken Rib: The Go Kart Accident Engines and Children: Do They Mix?
Vertical Engines	Vertical Engine Using a Worm Gear Drive On A Go Cart: What Is The Prognosis? Why Vertical Engines Run Vertical Engines: Vertical Horsepower, the Untapped Gold
Wood Go Karts	The Wood Go Kart: Tricks For Making Wood Pulleys The Labor Day Wood Go Kart Project
Drive Systems	Torque-A-Verter Is Slipping: What Is Wrong With My Go Kart? Climbing Hills Doesn't Need to Cost Alot: The Inside Secret To More Torque Torque-Averter Drive Train Calcs: Why Is My Chain Breaking?! Belt Drives: Is It Possible? The How to Guide Drive Systems: The Black Box With Gears and Sprockets Go Kart Drive Systems Engines: Too Powerful? Not Powerful Enough?
Steering	Steering Systems Case of The Wobbly Steering Wheel II: Pressed Rod Ends Versus Machined Rod Ends What Do The Eiffel Tower and Camber Have In Common? Go Kart Steering Nightmares: Case of The Shaky Steering Wheel
Brakes	Brakes: Stopping That Beast: The How To Guide
Tires	Tires: The Right Kind... Using Tractor Wheels On A Go Kart
Go Kart Building Tips	Go Kart Building: How do I Make a Slot in Metal? Welding Basics: Inside Tips For Welding Go Karts How Do I Make A Fiberglass Go Kart Body? How To Build A Go Kart: Part One How To Build A Go Kart; Part Two:Determining The Center Of Gravity: Going Around Corners With Mechanisms: The Linkage Dilemma What to Buy When Building Your Own Go Kart Go Kart Building: To Machine or Not Machine? That is the Question.
Go Kart Maintanence	Getting The Go Kart Ready For The Winter Engine Secrets: Prolonging Your Engine Life
Engineering Basics	Basic Physics: The Go Karters Collision The Crashing Dragster: Conservation of Momentum
Go Kart Project Tips	Why Go Kart Projects Fail: Father and Son Project Gone Bad The Go Kart Building Mindset The Bike Camping Nightmare The Persevering Go Kart Builder “Looks Like Ya Coasted In:” The Unprepared Go Kart Builder The Young Boy, His Grandpa and His Go Kart: The Vacation Go Kart The Realistic Go Kart Building Schedule

Go Karts Types General Go kart Topics Go Kart Parts

Dragster Go Karts

Hot Rod Style Go Karts

Junk Go Karts

Metal Frame Go Karts

Model T Style Go Karts

Racing Go Karts

Steam Go Karts

SuperCharged Go Karts

Suspension Go Karts

Turbo Charged Go Karts

Vertical Engine Go Karts

Vintage Go Karts

Wooden Go Karts
Chains: Which Kind Should I Use?

Clutches: Which type should I use?

Converting A Bicycle to a Go Kart

Go Kart Seats: Teeth Jarring is Not Necessary

Pros and Cons Of Different Go Kart Designs

Suspension System: How Do I Build One?

Vertical Engine Coarse Belts

Brakes

Chain

Clutches

Seats

And for you guys who want to know where to get the stuff:

Here are some trusted suppliers. Great prices, good service and outstanding part quality. I personally use them for the go karts I build...