i was thinking about making a go cart out of a lawnmower?
thecoolguy asked:
first off, is a 4.5 horsepower engine powerful enough? secondly, how would i transfer that power to the wheels?
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first off, is a 4.5 horsepower engine powerful enough? secondly, how would i transfer that power to the wheels?
October 18th, 2009 at 8:52 am
Use a chain and 2 gears. Weld one of the gears onto an axle for the rear wheels. Attach the other gear to the crankshaft hub of the engine. You’ll need to devise a chain tensioner to keep some tension on the chain. GSD PAL
October 21st, 2009 at 10:19 am
Yes, that would be suffecient horsepower, unless you wanted to race it. You can transfer power to the wheels in several ways. A gear box, Sprockets and chains, or a direct shaft (Driveshaft ) Whatever you choose, make saftey your first priory. Joe Rightmire
October 24th, 2009 at 9:38 am
Lawnmower engine? Then it’s a vertical shaft? Its done easier with a horizontal shaft engine. Northern Tool has all the parts you need. jtw122
October 24th, 2009 at 8:48 pm
I strongly suggest that you reconsider for safety reasons. All lawn mowers have a higher center of gravity than go carts and can tip over mover easily. The wheel base is not as wide as go carts either. I know of two deaths to children caused by go carts flipping over. You can buy a used cart and work on it as you like. They are cheap. Keep safety in mind. Good luck. eagle