Engines & Clutches

This is a very common problem to come across if you haven’t run the engine for a long time. 8 out of 10 times, the carburetor is not providing the engine with enough fuel which is causing this problem. This is usually due to the main jet of the carburetor getting clogged. In some cases,…

If your Predator 212 is only running with the choke turned on, then the problem is the Air-Fuel Mixture. To be specific, the engine is getting too much Air but not enough fuel for combustion. So when you turn on the choke, some of the air gets blocked and the engine runs smoothly. The fix…

In a Go-Kart or a Mini Bike, a jackshaft is a shaft between the Axle and the Engine’s Crankshaft. It is used as an intermediary in the power transmission from the engine to the wheel. There are two main purposes for using a jackshaft on a Go-kart or a minibike, the first reason is to…

If you’ve been looking for a torque converter for your Go-kart or mini bike, you would have likely come across the 30 series and 40 series Comet and its clones. But there is another lesser-known/used 20 series Torque converter. The major difference between the 20 series and 30 series is that the 30 series is…

Looking for ways to get more power out of the big block go-kart engine? If so, you’re at the right spot! I’ll be listing out the parts you can upgrade, how they will improve the performance and how much they cost. Bear in mind, big-block engines are expensive to modify, unlike small engines. Top Speed…

Running your Go-Kart or Mini Bike with a wrong-sized chain can result in Sprocket wear, chain stretching, and eventually chain breakage. Therefore, it’s wise to save yourself the troubles by getting a chain that can handle your engine’s power. Go-karts & Mini Bikes with an Engine that produces less than 20 hp power should use…

Engines such as Predator 420cc, GX 390, and other bigger block engines with 1″ diameter shaft require a clutch with a 1″ bore. In this buying guide, we will go through the best clutches for Predator 420 and other GX390 clones. Note: If you’re unsure about the shaft diameter of your engine, make sure to…

Internal combustion Engines have changed our world in the past few centuries. Today we are able to travel so far and so fast only due to these small mechanical devices and how it works is beautiful! Internal Combustion Engines can be divided into 2-strokes and 4-stroke. The major difference between the 2-stroke and the 4-stroke…