How Do You Build A Go-Kart Lawnmower Engine?
Go-karts are short, light cart frames designed to be driven by small 3-5 horsepower engines. They are machines that can be built or upgraded for next to no investment. One such upgrade is a new engine. Engines specifically designed for go-karts can be purchased, however, lawnmower engines are perfect for swapping onto go-kart frames. They are small, easy to come by, and significantly faster than the current go-kart engines. This article explains how to mount a lawnmower engine onto a go-kart in a few simple steps. Step 1 Buy or find the lawnmower (push mowers work best) that you will be getting the donor engine from. Check the engine for major damage and see if it will start up. Check to make sure the pull cord is not jammed (this is a common problem). Step 2 Disconnect the blade from the drive shaft on the bottom of the mower deck. This can usually be done by loosening the one or two screws located on the blade. Step 3 Loosen the bolts holding the engine to the mower deck and break th
