This is great fun. Just a little tip when servicing. When you remove the carburetor take the choke handle off the top and the small snub end is designed to stick into the fuel line as a stopper. You can then service the carburetor without having to clamp fuel lines.
As they say, bigger isn’t always better! This is an amazing find! Imagine if you found two V-Twins you could fit on there. The instantaneous torque from an extra cylinder let alone a 20 horsepower unit times two would be nearly impossible to handle I’d imagine. Well done.
I love that you encourage kid’s behind the wheel of a small go kart, they are so fun to drive, as someone who drives, I am careful when I drove, especially since I am still young.
I'm 13 and am working on my own cars and projects now. I started getting in to fixing things and mechanics from go karts when I was little and it started and paved a path for me. Great way to start working on stuff. Awesome find
Great video! Don't forget to oil the brass bushing on those clutches with a few drops of engine oil before each ride. They'll last much longer and operate smoother. If not the brass bushing will fail quickly then you'll have squealing, squeaking, grinding and the clutch locking up. Very important to oil them each ride.
I am genuinely excited that you guys did this video, the find, amazing, the fact it works that great, amazing, and the last big of the video taking about how it brought you back and to build good memories with your kids or just younger family in general, just shows how much of a good hearted fella you are, can’t wait for the next installment of videos
Could you cut the axle shaft in half, install a second gas pedal, and operate the two engines separately in order to have torque vectoring? That would make it corner crazy good!
@@Hedgehog7999 Interesting idea, but I think it might be difficult to steer if both brakes needed to be applied. I think two pedals on the outside for throttles and one big one in the center for brakes would be optimal.
Love that comment about relatability at 3:00. That's one reason I love y'all's content so much. Variety and "anyone can do it" mentality behind videos is why I watch every video you put out. Keep up the good work man!
The message at the end (about kids learning and kids having fun) made my eyes tear up a bit. What you said was 100% truth. It's a lifetime memory that will serve them well.
I like how your content is very informative and actually show us the parts all broken down and the explanation of what you are doing, I would love to see that 40 HP twin engine go kart😂, that sounds absolutely insane!
That ace looks like a honda recon with a chair. Me and my buddies went ham on those growing up. But sick video man! It looks like the first owners caught mad air and just dipped everything on impact 😅
Absolutely love this go kart and I can't wait to see where you're gonna go with it. I've got a Mb200-2 minibike and a few rotary snowmobiles. It's nice to take a break from working on the long term car project and work on something that gives more instant gratification.
@Junkyard Digs Keep this trick I devised years ago for the future when you do carburetor cleaning.. Try this... Heat the plastic tube from the carb cleaner spray with a lighter (about 1/4-1/2 inch from the end. Then pull on each end of the tube to stretch it. This makes the outer/inner tube diameter smaller and more of a pin point. When the melted plastic solidifies, use small wire nippers or nail clippers to snip the tube at the smallest diameter that still provides flow when spraying. The cleaner comes out like a pin point pressure washer and the shrunken plastic tube end fits snugly inside whatever port your spaying thru. You can also do the same to create 90 degree angles in the plastic tube to spray sideways inside long venturi tubes. (Like idle circuits) I used to make/keep custom tubes around for these situations. Hope this makes sense. Love your content!
Thanks, Kevin. As a septuagenarian who no longer lives in the US of A, I enjoy your focus on vehicles more suited to my generation. I haven't worked on a car since I rebuilt carburetors on my brother's '64 Beetle and my '64 Dodge Dart. It was very satisfying to see those cars come back to life after such a simple repair that even I could do in my teens. However, RIP my '51 Cadillac....
You have got to be half my age but I'd hang with you Kid. I love your appreciation for us, the viewers and not the dollars. You, the Mookster and the lil pup keep up the GREAT content. Thank you.
This video should have been labeled "Every thing you need to know about small engines" ... helped me so much on restoring my gokart from when I was a kid.. it has the same motor and this video was perfect!
TH-cam Flair bought a 400 acre abandoned high fence back in the spring, there is an old bulldozer that has been sitting on the property. It's located near ohmaha Nebraska, possibly in Iowa. Would love to see ya get it running
@JG from SD The "stuck" factor has me saying it would have said Diesel Brothers: th-cam.com/video/uv0i4fpdocY/w-d-xo.html , But Matt certainly has some love for these things, especially if he can breathe new life into them.
Your comment about the fundamentals of driving with the young men was dead on point! My father built me a go-kart whenever I was 4 years old, he governed it to go a whopping 8 mph with a (of course a) Flathead 3 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine considering I'm 52 years old. He then turned me loose on it and of course I wrecked into trees and fences and he always laughed and fixed it. It did teach me the fundamentals of driving whenever I started driving , I already knew what to do! But my first truck he gave me at the age of 14 which is a totalled out 75-year model Chevrolet short wheelbase truck that I had two years to build a engine, straighten the frame and do all the bodywork. ect. We on the Candy factory as I was growing up and he started me off at 8 years old on summer vacation working maintenance on all the wrapping machines and taught me how to weld, heli arc stainless and aluminum, run a lathe, milling machine and beginning's of fabrication of conveyor machines. He loved me so much and was eager to teach me anything I wanted to know. RIP MY DEAREST LOVING DADDY....
3:00 KEVIN, YOU GET IT!! You totally get it Thank you!!! This is why i'm a sub and always will be. I've unsub from like 4 other major car youtuber JUST THIS YEAR because they've all gone the route of the "let me just flash my cash at everything and go to o'reillys every 10 seconds to buy new parts for my overpriced project!" Damn i love you and mook for keeping it real! Respect!
Lol that’s funny but if you love cars and end up making it your crazy to think you wouldn’t keep growing your own pockets while your able to upgrade your cars and projects. And then be able to just do cars and dumb projects all the time. In my eyes that’s the goal n all the fun of these wheeled vehicles dump money into them , shiny , rusty, and dented fun projects . And if o’rileys will pay for most of it then hell freakin yea.
@@dustinhedin I would also like to know, I stopped watching MCN partly because of that but also I didn't like their personalities and Roadkill I aint paying a sub to watch one thing.
Dude. This is awesome. I have the same exact small engine and I fully rebuild it in my small engines class at school. It runs perfectly now and just watching this reminds me of it 😁😁
Damn man, got me a little moist under the eyes talking about your cousins and how go karting was fundamental to your driving skills. Makes me think back to my childhood and my crashes on go karts and similar machines. Thanks man. From one dude to another.
Please Please please! Make a second part to this!... Everyone in this had a Smile a mile Wide Man... And so did I! ..that thing Rips!... Great stuff Man!
He won't make another video he probably already sold it for 300 bucks but I have one if you want to see the videos it rides wheelies until you let off the gas all you see is the sky until it bounces down
Firstest thing for old(er) folks working on go karts: Put it up on a shop cart if you don't have a lift table. If you haven't done so, check out Jr. Dragsters. They used a 5hp Briggs side valve engine as a base in at least one class, but you would never recognize it! Lots of machine work and special parts, and very quick.
I loved how you summed it up at the end. Seeing the kids grow, their confidence and skills...I got a 6 yr old myself and am about to get him on my 1984 Honda 50Z that i've had since I was 7 to get him going to build that same confidence and skill and experience that you talked about here. Thanks again man, great video
Great video - love that go-cart and of course would love to see you strap two uber powerful engines on there so long as it isn't a death rocket afterwards! Really wish go-carts were something our family got into - that thing is awesome! 👍
I bought a used twin two stroke racing cart when I was 16!!💀I’m 76 now and your video brought back many memories. This thang would pass cars on the road going 60 MPH as it would go 70!!! I remember the shock on their face !!😳 If the police had seen this he would have made his ticket 🎫 quota that day!! It was usually in the top five when I raced it. If I had more money 💰 to put in it I’m sure it would have won occasionally. Your face was priceless when it wouldn’t move!!😁Did you realize there is a brace between your legs!!😳😳🤦🏻♀️😱 We turned it over several times but just got some bruises and scratches!! Try varying your air pressure to improve handling. Try slicks for pavement. You won’t believe the traction !! Also if you defeat the governor she’ll boogy but will shorten engine life. (And maybe yours) Where was Mooch? She usually wants a piece of the action!! Have fun be safe!!
I do believe a little shade was thrown at a certain channel that rhymes with "mice trip barrage." I could be wrong but honestly I love both channels and love the content man. I hope all is well with you and Mook!
@@JunkyardDigs Yeah and independance is pretty much his only car (that we see i guess) that falls in that category, I get the impression Derek has a long history with racing so its not a surprise he has at least one toy like that.
You can get split timing advance keys for the flywheels on those engines and racing pistons. Take the governors out and change to straight tube exhaust headers. Get some split sprockets so you can tune your torque curve to your application.And can get jet kits for the carbs. I worked at a racing park for a while, maintaining karts with those engines. And when you do blow one up, go to harbor freight and buy a $100 replacement to start all over with.
I think if they get into it deeper they'll realize how easy it is and will be quickly modding things. I know I would be. What you said plus a billet flywheel to float the valves around 5000 depending on the springs course
The harbor freight engines aren't even worth getting these days. Best to spend a little extra on a Ducar or Tillotson and have a better quality starting point to work with, and more out of the box power than the Predator. The Predator would be fine as a utility engine but for a go kart or minibike I would get a Ducar or Tilly. And the Ducar comes with a PVL flywheel.
Worked once on a nearly identical Honda attached to a small generator from the 90s. Family bought it for my great grandfather, he died 25 years ago, and it sat ever since. All it took was some fresh gas and a float bowl rinse and it ran like new. Hondas are the ultimate cheat code for any revival - you win before you start!
The salty look isn’t good on u bud, the Independence is a cool as car. Love your new go cart things sick, n those Hondas r amazing motors this things goin to rip n be cool as hell.
Can’t believe Kevin could be so bitter. Derek is still true to the revival genre,can’t blame him for wanting to enjoy the fruits of his labor and on putting his hard earned dollars into independence and putting on a show. Kevin should get off his high horse.
I heard that comment and was hoping it wasnt directed at anyone in particular. Maybe just a line of ribbing that fell flat on delivery. Or an attempt at feaux YT drama maybe. A feller couldnt do better than to be friendly & happy for others success. JYD is pretty special too.
Hey Kev you’ve got my head spinning with this one, now I’m thinking about trying to build my twin engine go-cart 😁 personally I would love to see more content on builds or revivals like this. As far as the go-cart goes, I say go for shit and pump it up👍🏻 just be safe😂
My son (15 now) had a go kart when he was younger. He ran it, crashed it, injured himself, and learned why you take safety precautions in a motor vehicle. He is a huge proponent of safety belts and has a firm appreciation for turning, traction, speed, braking (and BREAKING), and maintaining your ride. He has since graduated to ATVs and even electric skateboards, but he still respects the risk management aspects of operating motor vehicles. His first car will still be a 60 hp econobox though.
Seeing a mini build series in the go kart would be super cool! Don’t feel like you can’t make videos with other vehicles. Revivals are cool, but build series and making something actually nice is also good to watch
I used to race both sprint & laydown, single & dual Mac-101 karts as a teenager back in the late '60's, with speeds of up to & over 130mph on the tracks. I wound up giving my brother one of my sprint kart chassis to do with what he would with it. He beefed up the chassis & made an insane moto-kart out of it, getting on upwards of 70-80mph on dirt tracks. And even now in my 60's, I could still see getting out & ripping up the dirt with one of those. Great video & philosophy about the kids !
Couldn't agree with you more about putting the young ones in the seat, and let them go! Good video! Just going through some of your past videos that I've missed!
Awesome video! That things so rad, I want one lol. Just a quick FYI - You should lube your chain from the bottom spraying towards the sprocket, then it pulls the oil into the chain rather than flinging it off. You should get another ATV style build.🤘🤘
I have never seen any go kart like that from the factory. I'm looking forward to see what you do with next so show everyone what it can be turned into, loved the video can't wait to see more, have a wonderful day.
Dude, that thing is sick! Hell, 1 Honda would kick ass, but 2? Wowee!! Please do more with this go-kart.. I'd _love_ to see more upgrades to this. 😎 I really miss my carts.. Had one that I traded a case of Busch light for and completely rebuilt from the ground up, w/ a totally rebuilt 8hp Briggs on it. So much fun, but I traded it like a dummy. I know where it's at though and I think I'm going to try to get it back since it's just sitting there.
Fun fact. I went to school with Bob's son Carson. Graduated with him in 96. More fun facts. The track at BKS was highly regarded as one of the best karts tracks in the country. Funnest fact. I actually worked at BKS and there is an, admittedly remote, possibility that i may have had a hand in assembling your kart. I used to rip around the shops gravel parking lot in one of those, and drove spec karts on their track with all 5 of the combs boys. This was probably back in like 96-97?? Super cool to see one again!!
Loved this. Brought back memories of been a kid and the best years of my life. out on bikes,quads,go karts. Well worth the money and will create memories 👍👌
I never cared to learn about cars until I started watching you yesterday. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck in your TH-cam career. I've already subscribed of course 👍
I know this video is 18 months old and you probably wont see this comment but THANK YOU, i loved it and you little philosophy speech near the end was so on point its unreal.... Im in the UK and factory dual engine go karts are pretty common here, my friend had a twin yamaha 125cc kart when i was young and that thing was a beast... chain clutchs as well and it was good for about 60-70 MPH and we could run it for about 3 hours on 2 tanks of fuel... this video brought back many a good memory....and some not so good as i chipped a vertabrae and broke my arm when i was sliding round a corner, inside front wheel dug in and it threw me off like a raging bull, i flew about 30ft.... luckily the only thing i hit was the ground but i was still laughing my ass off even though my arm was bent in a place it really shouldnt bend LOL...o the days.
Nail on the head with the "got kids and gotta focus on realistic goals" bit. Me, I had to turn 34 or so before ADHD just magically eff'd off. But, alas, my projects won't improve because now I got two boys to build for. ... Frankensteined mustang with parts from every single model era (mustang II front end, 2015 IRS subframe) will just have to stay in my dreams.. for now.
I had a 1985 Honda Odyssey FL350. I gave it hell up until I got out of high school in '96. That 2-stroke 350 was a powerhouse!!! I live in East Tennessee, and it never had any trouble handling any terrain I put it on.
Yes they will I believe they will run! 0:00 I think this guy has mechanic skills to purchase this with confidence.😁 I'll edit if I'm wrong... Plus they are Honda Motors.
It‘s been a year now that you revived the dual-powered Groundhog, but as far as I know you never made a second video of it, or am I completely blind? It would be awesome to see this Go Kart gets some upgrades and then do the lap in the woods again! Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋
Been diving into your videos and I can’t get enough man! Great message at the end, I need to get my kiddos a go cart so they can learn just like we did.
Had a friend who's snowblower was malfunctioning. Troubleshot it a found that lack of fuel was most likely the culprit. Torn into the carb like you did on this video, and purchased a torch nozzle cleaning tool like you did. Low and behold we got it started. Thanks for the life hack. Worked well.
Cannot wait for you to show up to the next carsandcameras event in your own rig. Ive seen you mashed into those dingos... this is gonna be way more fun.
Kevin, thanks for your smaller, lower budget video's!!! Nobody else do them. I'm a family man and my budget is small. This is brilliant!!
This is great fun. Just a little tip when servicing. When you remove the carburetor take the choke handle off the top and the small snub end is designed to stick into the fuel line as a stopper. You can then service the carburetor without having to clamp fuel lines.
Woah never noticed that's a perfect fit
I own a mobile mechanic business and I did not know that! Awesome tip brother!
@@kylefolsom8681 you know what they say....... "even an idiot can teach you something new."
Nice. Thank you for that tip.
@@richardhayes722 My boss always says, "Even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while." LOL
A 40 horse twin engine go kart, hell-freaking-yeah, that would be unbelieveably cool
Edit: Holy Hell thanks for all the likes ❤️
i would love to see that thing rippin!
@@saveusall6915 I second that😂😂but make sure you got a helmet and elbow pads because that thing is gonna slide
I think Mustie1 is working on something similar.
Ditto !
I own an '80 Honda civic with less horsepower and more weight, it sure would be fun! 🤣
As they say, bigger isn’t always better! This is an amazing find! Imagine if you found two V-Twins you could fit on there. The instantaneous torque from an extra cylinder let alone a 20 horsepower unit times two would be nearly impossible to handle I’d imagine. Well done.
2 honda 125cc 2 stroke dirt bike motors, Or even 2 80cc would be a blast lol
There's only one torque converter in existence that can handle that reliably and it's extremely expensive.
@@rayzor285there’s two two converters per engine not one or the coils use just clutches
Throw a couple Honda parallel twin 250’s on there make it real fun
I love that you encourage kid’s behind the wheel of a small go kart, they are so fun to drive, as someone who drives, I am careful when I drove, especially since I am still young.
The ending of this video hit home. That's such a good takeaway. Thanks for what you do :)
Well said and you are completely right.
Bruh that thing is gonna be a blast in the snow!
Also next time yall go kart... just casually slip me a location, ill drive out 🤣 this time for real
I'm 13 and am working on my own cars and projects now. I started getting in to fixing things and mechanics from go karts when I was little and it started and paved a path for me. Great way to start working on stuff. Awesome find
From woods rescues to go-kart vids. It's all good. Love the random content. Keeps it exciting. Dont change anything.
Great video! Don't forget to oil the brass bushing on those clutches with a few drops of engine oil before each ride. They'll last much longer and operate smoother. If not the brass bushing will fail quickly then you'll have squealing, squeaking, grinding and the clutch locking up. Very important to oil them each ride.
I am genuinely excited that you guys did this video, the find, amazing, the fact it works that great, amazing, and the last big of the video taking about how it brought you back and to build good memories with your kids or just younger family in general, just shows how much of a good hearted fella you are, can’t wait for the next installment of videos
Could you cut the axle shaft in half, install a second gas pedal, and operate the two engines separately in order to have torque vectoring? That would make it corner crazy good!
Multi engine drifting!!!
Change the brakes to a handbrake?
@@Hedgehog7999 Interesting idea, but I think it might be difficult to steer if both brakes needed to be applied. I think two pedals on the outside for throttles and one big one in the center for brakes would be optimal.
Keep the gas combined, but switch to thumb or pull throttle on the wheel, and have dual brakes with the dual pedals.
Might as well try it, the axle is bent to shit anyway.
Love that comment about relatability at 3:00. That's one reason I love y'all's content so much. Variety and "anyone can do it" mentality behind videos is why I watch every video you put out. Keep up the good work man!
The message at the end (about kids learning and kids having fun) made my eyes tear up a bit. What you said was 100% truth. It's a lifetime memory that will serve them well.
I like how your content is very informative and actually show us the parts all broken down and the explanation of what you are doing, I would love to see that 40 HP twin engine go kart😂, that sounds absolutely insane!
Definitely make a 40 horsepower twin engine go kart!
I was into carts for at least two decades, and I never even heard of one of these. Got to be quite rare.
You are an honorable man! The world needs more like you my friend. Thanks for looking out for the lil guy!
That ace looks like a honda recon with a chair. Me and my buddies went ham on those growing up. But sick video man! It looks like the first owners caught mad air and just dipped everything on impact 😅
Absolutely love this go kart and I can't wait to see where you're gonna go with it. I've got a Mb200-2 minibike and a few rotary snowmobiles. It's nice to take a break from working on the long term car project and work on something that gives more instant gratification.
@Junkyard Digs
Keep this trick I devised years ago for the future when you do carburetor cleaning.. Try this... Heat the plastic tube from the carb cleaner spray with a lighter (about 1/4-1/2 inch from the end. Then pull on each end of the tube to stretch it. This makes the outer/inner tube diameter smaller and more of a pin point. When the melted plastic solidifies, use small wire nippers or nail clippers to snip the tube at the smallest diameter that still provides flow when spraying.
The cleaner comes out like a pin point pressure washer and the shrunken plastic tube end fits snugly inside whatever port your spaying thru. You can also do the same to create 90 degree angles in the plastic tube to spray sideways inside long venturi tubes. (Like idle circuits) I used to make/keep custom tubes around for these situations. Hope this makes sense.
Love your content!
Thanks, Kevin. As a septuagenarian who no longer lives in the US of A, I enjoy your focus on vehicles more suited to my generation. I haven't worked on a car since I rebuilt carburetors on my brother's '64 Beetle and my '64 Dodge Dart. It was very satisfying to see those cars come back to life after such a simple repair that even I could do in my teens. However, RIP my '51 Cadillac....
You have got to be half my age but I'd hang with you Kid. I love your appreciation for us, the viewers and not the dollars. You, the Mookster and the lil pup keep up the GREAT content. Thank you.
Loved the message at the end, God bless and your are absolutely right!
You sold me on getting my girls something with a motor.
This video should have been labeled "Every thing you need to know about small engines" ... helped me so much on restoring my gokart from when I was a kid.. it has the same motor and this video was perfect!
TH-cam Flair bought a 400 acre abandoned high fence back in the spring, there is an old bulldozer that has been sitting on the property. It's located near ohmaha Nebraska, possibly in Iowa. Would love to see ya get it running
Sounds like a project more up Diesel Creek's alley
@JG from SD The "stuck" factor has me saying it would have said Diesel Brothers: th-cam.com/video/uv0i4fpdocY/w-d-xo.html , But Matt certainly has some love for these things, especially if he can breathe new life into them.
I love how you guys show how simple this stuff is. More people should definitely learn these skills
Be careful declaring stuff "simple". Often those thoughts were the same thoughts the last person had before they f#%#@d it up.
That was fun. I’d love to see Mook drive it!
Imagine how fast it would be with her at the wheel.
Good job guys!! I especially like the lessons learned by the kids. That’s a great point and can’t be overstated!
Your comment about the fundamentals of driving with the young men was dead on point! My father built me a go-kart whenever I was 4 years old, he governed it to go a whopping 8 mph with a (of course a) Flathead 3 horsepower Briggs & Stratton engine considering I'm 52 years old. He then turned me loose on it and of course I wrecked into trees and fences and he always laughed and fixed it. It did teach me the fundamentals of driving whenever I started driving , I already knew what to do! But my first truck he gave me at the age of 14 which is a totalled out 75-year model Chevrolet short wheelbase truck that I had two years to build a engine, straighten the frame and do all the bodywork. ect. We on the Candy factory as I was growing up and he started me off at 8 years old on summer vacation working maintenance on all the wrapping machines and taught me how to weld, heli arc stainless and aluminum, run a lathe, milling machine and beginning's of fabrication of conveyor machines. He loved me so much and was eager to teach me anything I wanted to know. RIP MY DEAREST LOVING DADDY....
This is amazing ❤️
It truly was ! Y'all have a blessed day! And keep up the most excellent content!
3:00 KEVIN, YOU GET IT!! You totally get it
Thank you!!! This is why i'm a sub and always will be. I've unsub from like 4 other major car youtuber JUST THIS YEAR because they've all gone the route of the "let me just flash my cash at everything and go to o'reillys every 10 seconds to buy new parts for my overpriced project!"
Damn i love you and mook for keeping it real!
Respect!
Lol that’s funny but if you love cars and end up making it your crazy to think you wouldn’t keep growing your own pockets while your able to upgrade your cars and projects. And then be able to just do cars and dumb projects all the time. In my eyes that’s the goal n all the fun of these wheeled vehicles dump money into them , shiny , rusty, and dented fun projects . And if o’rileys will pay for most of it then hell freakin yea.
Name the other channels.
@@dustinhedin I would also like to know, I stopped watching MCN partly because of that but also I didn't like their personalities and Roadkill I aint paying a sub to watch one thing.
Dude. This is awesome. I have the same exact small engine and I fully rebuild it in my small engines class at school. It runs perfectly now and just watching this reminds me of it 😁😁
I cannot wait to see more of this series, I absolutely love go karts and love seeing this
Damn man, got me a little moist under the eyes talking about your cousins and how go karting was fundamental to your driving skills. Makes me think back to my childhood and my crashes on go karts and similar machines. Thanks man. From one dude to another.
Best line I have heard ever (" As sure as God got sandals") That is something I have never heard before and it made my day. Thanks Kevin.
Hi Kevin, I’m a kart guy and I’ve never heard of this beast!! What a great find, at a great price!!
I honestly can't wait to see you bring this when you hang out with carsandcameras guys again man. It'll be so sick
Torch tip cleaners are one of my favorite tools ever! I use them for so many things besides cleaning torch tips and welding tips!
Please Please please! Make a second part to this!... Everyone in this had a Smile a mile Wide Man... And so did I! ..that thing Rips!... Great stuff Man!
He won't make another video he probably already sold it for 300 bucks but I have one if you want to see the videos it rides wheelies until you let off the gas all you see is the sky until it bounces down
You can never have too much horsepower! Your right foot is the speed control
Firstest thing for old(er) folks working on go karts: Put it up on a shop cart if you don't have a lift table. If you haven't done so, check out Jr. Dragsters. They used a 5hp Briggs side valve engine as a base in at least one class, but you would never recognize it! Lots of machine work and special parts, and very quick.
Holy shit this is amazing! That's a fantastic find and it looks like a blast! Thanks for sharing!
I’m gonna be honest this is my favorite video you’ve ever made!!! That crap is crazy!👍👏
Your end comments about fostering fun driving with your cousins hit me in the feels, made me hella nostalgic.
I loved how you summed it up at the end. Seeing the kids grow, their confidence and skills...I got a 6 yr old myself and am about to get him on my 1984 Honda 50Z that i've had since I was 7 to get him going to build that same confidence and skill and experience that you talked about here. Thanks again man, great video
Great content, keep doing what you're doing, mixing it up every once in a while.
I hath found a fellow dragon! Greetings!
@@dragonking7544 🐲🐲Right on! Greetings!🐉🐉
Congrats man, now you have something to take to the next Cars and Cameras Track Meet!
Great video - love that go-cart and of course would love to see you strap two uber powerful engines on there so long as it isn't a death rocket afterwards! Really wish go-carts were something our family got into - that thing is awesome! 👍
I bought a used twin two stroke racing cart when I was 16!!💀I’m 76 now and your video brought back many memories.
This thang would pass cars on the road going 60 MPH as it would go 70!!!
I remember the shock on their face !!😳
If the police had seen this he would have made his ticket 🎫 quota that day!!
It was usually in the top five when I raced it.
If I had more money 💰 to put in it I’m sure it would have won occasionally.
Your face was priceless when it wouldn’t move!!😁Did you realize there is a brace between your legs!!😳😳🤦🏻♀️😱
We turned it over several times but just got some bruises and scratches!!
Try varying your air pressure to improve handling. Try slicks for pavement. You won’t believe the traction !! Also if you defeat the governor she’ll boogy but will shorten engine life. (And maybe yours)
Where was Mooch? She usually wants a piece of the action!!
Have fun be safe!!
GREAT AVICE ON THE KIDS!!
i would love to see you mod it first on the list however WORKING BREAKS and a roll cage
@Womb Raider yeah but what do BREAKS do? haha
I do believe a little shade was thrown at a certain channel that rhymes with "mice trip barrage." I could be wrong but honestly I love both channels and love the content man. I hope all is well with you and Mook!
I sorta though he meant road kill, “nice trip barrage” still does a lot of average revivals
Yeah I dont think he was talking about Derek I mean they are in eachothers recommended channels
@@ViseAce definitely was not. Absolutely forgot he had a car that matched that random description i use as an example
@@JunkyardDigs Yeah and independance is pretty much his only car (that we see i guess) that falls in that category, I get the impression Derek has a long history with racing so its not a surprise he has at least one toy like that.
@@JunkyardDigs Who cares what other content creators do, just focus on what you're doing the and story you want to tell.
You can get split timing advance keys for the flywheels on those engines and racing pistons. Take the governors out and change to straight tube exhaust headers. Get some split sprockets so you can tune your torque curve to your application.And can get jet kits for the carbs.
I worked at a racing park for a while, maintaining karts with those engines.
And when you do blow one up, go to harbor freight and buy a $100 replacement to start all over with.
I think if they get into it deeper they'll realize how easy it is and will be quickly modding things. I know I would be. What you said plus a billet flywheel to float the valves around 5000 depending on the springs course
The harbor freight engines aren't even worth getting these days. Best to spend a little extra on a Ducar or Tillotson and have a better quality starting point to work with, and more out of the box power than the Predator. The Predator would be fine as a utility engine but for a go kart or minibike I would get a Ducar or Tilly. And the Ducar comes with a PVL flywheel.
@@Deucealive75 Predator motors are the shit dude. I've had nothing but good luck with them
Worked once on a nearly identical Honda attached to a small generator from the 90s. Family bought it for my great grandfather, he died 25 years ago, and it sat ever since. All it took was some fresh gas and a float bowl rinse and it ran like new.
Hondas are the ultimate cheat code for any revival - you win before you start!
I’m about to pick up my first go lart tomorrow and its a duel engine I’m so excited
The salty look isn’t good on u bud, the Independence is a cool as car. Love your new go cart things sick, n those Hondas r amazing motors this things goin to rip n be cool as hell.
Totally agree with you about "Independence".
Derek has a variety of things going on, just like this channel. Variety is what keeps us coming back.
@@tonydowd8566 #facts #agree #💯 💩
Can’t believe Kevin could be so bitter. Derek is still true to the revival genre,can’t blame him for wanting to enjoy the fruits of his labor and on putting his hard earned dollars into independence and putting on a show. Kevin should get off his high horse.
I really enjoy JYDs but I agree that comment he made was extremely in poor taste... Jealousy gets you nowhere
I heard that comment and was hoping it wasnt directed at anyone in particular. Maybe just a line of ribbing that fell flat on delivery. Or an attempt at feaux YT drama maybe. A feller couldnt do better than to be friendly & happy for others success. JYD is pretty special too.
I’d be down to see a 40 hp twin motor go cart
Hey Kev you’ve got my head spinning with this one, now I’m thinking about trying to build my twin engine go-cart 😁 personally I would love to see more content on builds or revivals like this. As far as the go-cart goes, I say go for shit and pump it up👍🏻 just be safe😂
My son (15 now) had a go kart when he was younger. He ran it, crashed it, injured himself, and learned why you take safety precautions in a motor vehicle. He is a huge proponent of safety belts and has a firm appreciation for turning, traction, speed, braking (and BREAKING), and maintaining your ride. He has since graduated to ATVs and even electric skateboards, but he still respects the risk management aspects of operating motor vehicles. His first car will still be a 60 hp econobox though.
Can’t wait for part 2
There ain't going to be a part 2 he's not doing anything with that groundhog
Seeing a mini build series in the go kart would be super cool! Don’t feel like you can’t make videos with other vehicles. Revivals are cool, but build series and making something actually nice is also good to watch
$7000 engine on a $500 beater...any one thing on your mind with that statement?
Honda 5 hp run about 800 bucks
I used to race both sprint & laydown, single & dual Mac-101 karts as a teenager back in the late '60's, with speeds of up to & over 130mph on the tracks. I wound up giving my brother one of my sprint kart chassis to do with what he would with it. He beefed up the chassis & made an insane moto-kart out of it, getting on upwards of 70-80mph on dirt tracks.
And even now in my 60's, I could still see getting out & ripping up the dirt with one of those. Great video & philosophy about the kids !
Yeah well racing is dead now every track is closing
This is so cool,I'm 62 brought back memories, Love your chanel.....
My step dad had one like this but it had slicks in the back. Was the funniest thing I could remember growing up. Brings back so many memories. 😊👍
Just want to say thanks for the turn on to Raycon...just got mine and these are the best ear buds i have ever had. You Rock!!
Couldn't agree with you more about putting the young ones in the seat, and let them go! Good video!
Just going through some of your past videos that I've missed!
Awesome video! That things so rad, I want one lol. Just a quick FYI - You should lube your chain from the bottom spraying towards the sprocket, then it pulls the oil into the chain rather than flinging it off.
You should get another ATV style build.🤘🤘
I have never seen any go kart like that from the factory. I'm looking forward to see what you do with next so show everyone what it can be turned into, loved the video can't wait to see more, have a wonderful day.
Dude, that thing is sick! Hell, 1 Honda would kick ass, but 2? Wowee!! Please do more with this go-kart.. I'd _love_ to see more upgrades to this. 😎
I really miss my carts.. Had one that I traded a case of Busch light for and completely rebuilt from the ground up, w/ a totally rebuilt 8hp Briggs on it. So much fun, but I traded it like a dummy. I know where it's at though and I think I'm going to try to get it back since it's just sitting there.
Fun fact. I went to school with Bob's son Carson. Graduated with him in 96. More fun facts. The track at BKS was highly regarded as one of the best karts tracks in the country. Funnest fact. I actually worked at BKS and there is an, admittedly remote, possibility that i may have had a hand in assembling your kart. I used to rip around the shops gravel parking lot in one of those, and drove spec karts on their track with all 5 of the combs boys. This was probably back in like 96-97?? Super cool to see one again!!
Loved this. Brought back memories of been a kid and the best years of my life. out on bikes,quads,go karts. Well worth the money and will create memories 👍👌
I never cared to learn about cars until I started watching you yesterday. Thanks for the inspiration and good luck in your TH-cam career. I've already subscribed of course 👍
Straight up badass! Great video and keep up the great work!
I know this video is 18 months old and you probably wont see this comment but THANK YOU, i loved it and you little philosophy speech near the end was so on point its unreal.... Im in the UK and factory dual engine go karts are pretty common here, my friend had a twin yamaha 125cc kart when i was young and that thing was a beast... chain clutchs as well and it was good for about 60-70 MPH and we could run it for about 3 hours on 2 tanks of fuel... this video brought back many a good memory....and some not so good as i chipped a vertabrae and broke my arm when i was sliding round a corner, inside front wheel dug in and it threw me off like a raging bull, i flew about 30ft.... luckily the only thing i hit was the ground but i was still laughing my ass off even though my arm was bent in a place it really shouldnt bend LOL...o the days.
and you and your little cousins made a memory nit soon forgotten ! Worth every penny if you ask me !! awesome video !!
Nail on the head with the "got kids and gotta focus on realistic goals" bit.
Me, I had to turn 34 or so before ADHD just magically eff'd off. But, alas, my projects won't improve because now I got two boys to build for.
... Frankensteined mustang with parts from every single model era (mustang II front end, 2015 IRS subframe) will just have to stay in my dreams.. for now.
I had a 1985 Honda Odyssey FL350. I gave it hell up until I got out of high school in '96. That 2-stroke 350 was a powerhouse!!! I live in East Tennessee, and it never had any trouble handling any terrain I put it on.
Yes they will I believe they will run! 0:00 I think this guy has mechanic skills to purchase this with confidence.😁 I'll edit if I'm wrong... Plus they are Honda Motors.
27:31 thats the most mario kart physics lookin cart I've ever seen 😆
Very cool machine!! Would love to see more of this with the family just having fun
It‘s been a year now that you revived the dual-powered Groundhog, but as far as I know you never made a second video of it, or am I completely blind?
It would be awesome to see this Go Kart gets some upgrades and then do the lap in the woods again!
Best regards from Germany 🇩🇪, Philipp 👋
super nice! loving the cart epis.
Been diving into your videos and I can’t get enough man! Great message at the end, I need to get my kiddos a go cart so they can learn just like we did.
wow awesome vid😍
cant stop watching your videos one after the other!!!!👍
Very cool heart felt video. I look forward to a project of my own soon.very inspired watching all your videos
Brought back a ton of childhood memories! This was a joy to watch!
Didn't expect that thing to be that sturdy, expected a lot more mishaps and accidents. Good job! :D
Nice. I hit a tire wall at 70 ish MPH in a Go Cart back in the day...
Book smarts and practical experience is a win every time, and when disguised as fun even better.
Love the FBMP Gods, all bow down ! Great video Sir !
absolutely beautiful ending with the kids. kick ass go cart
i have never wanted to drive anything on this channel as much as this go kart!
As one of those 6 guys with a welder, rock on with these videos. Loved it
Want to see it on the carsandcameras grand prix !!!
Had a friend who's snowblower was malfunctioning. Troubleshot it a found that lack of fuel was most likely the culprit. Torn into the carb like you did on this video, and purchased a torch nozzle cleaning tool like you did. Low and behold we got it started. Thanks for the life hack. Worked well.
bro! this unit is 🔥🔥🔥... & that vibe is universe!
Man...great content. What fun to watch. And parenting advice. Keep it up :)
Love the end of story parent talk. I agree 100% I have done that with all my boys and they can drive anything.
Cannot wait for you to show up to the next carsandcameras event in your own rig. Ive seen you mashed into those dingos... this is gonna be way more fun.