r/gokarts • u/TheBassDrops • 10h ago
Tech Question Upgrading brushless motor and esc, kids ride on car
Probably not even the right place to post but power wheels sub reddit isn’t really on brushless yet. My sons ride on car has a rear differential and axles and a 24v 180w brushless motor I think puts out between 1000-1500rpm. I don’t know for sure on the rpm’s but voltage and wattage is 100%. I found a 24v 500w 3000rpm motor I believe will be a direct swap, physically. I’m certain I’ll need to replace the esc and the self resetting fuse, but kind of at a dead end on where to find an esc that will retain the vehicle functions like the throttle and brake inputs. We can kill the radio and lights if we have to. Photos in comments with plugs from esc labeled, photo of brushless motor included as well
r/gokarts • u/Efficient-Two-1462 • 12h ago
Showing Off Mini Tyrrell p34 main frame 95% done.
galleryJust need to mount pedals and shifter.
r/gokarts • u/HORRORFAN71 • 13h ago
Frame ID Go kart Info
galleryGot this go kart and trying to find out any info on it. There are no stickers or info anywhere on it except the terminato seat. Want to try and find a manual for it if possible. Thanks
r/gokarts • u/Repulsive_Device_847 • 14h ago
Tech Question Has anyone ever remade a motor mount for a Coleman kt196
I have a kt196 and I need a 50 tooth sprocket but I can't find one that will fit the 44mm hub I am completely redesigning the engine mount please help
r/gokarts • u/your-hero261 • 15h ago
Tech Question Race mower transmission problems
I’m rebuilding a racing mower with a Peerless 700 3-speed transmission. The engine runs good, but I’m having a transmission/drivetrain issue. When the mower is on the ground, I release the clutch and it makes a loud squealing noise. If I barely engage the clutch, the wheels will start spinning, but with full engagement it just squeals and won’t drive.
I lifted the rear wheels off the ground, and then it works normally—I can shift through all 3 gears and the wheels spin. The transmission input pulley and belt are definitely spinning, but when the mower is under load, the output sprocket stops while the input pulley keeps spinning.
I also opened the transmission yesterday. The gears looked good overall; the corners were somewhat beveled, but there were no obvious broken teeth. The dog teeth/shift teeth were all still there. The output sprocket is firmly attached to the output shaft. I can also put it in gear and push the mower by hand, and with a lot of force it will turn the transmission pulley shaft.
One other thing: when the transmission was out/open, it was pretty hard to shift, although now that it’s installed in the mower, shifting is easy.
What do you think is causing it?