Changing Things Up w/ A Different Engine! // Emmick Kart Restoration

[@simonportlock2235]

From us British, one would like to thank you for your for your pronunciation of 'aluminium and aloominin'. Keep smiling and be kind. X.

[@snow_monkey]

THE LANGUAGE IS ENGLISH NOT BRITISH YOU DONT KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT IT

[@simonportlock2235]

@@snow_monkey O fy ffrind diniwed melys, fel bob amser, rwyt ti mor gywir fy nghariad gwerthfawr.

[@guss2099]

Every time Sarah says Aluminium properly, I like her a little bit more. 😊

[@fishflash1]

Without a doubt, Sarah does things right. No cutting corners. Respect.

[@hyacinthlynch843]

My father had a saying, "Do it right the first time, because the second time could end up being expensive."

[@timothymclaren]

This is the distillation of car culture to its core components. Go-karts appeal to car people at a cro-magnon level. This side quest has been a blast.

[@dftns19]

A Pecos Hank mention. Followed by an Orgy mention. You're speaking directly to me on this one.

[@AlvinWillistonDavis]

aluminium, is the correct way to say aluminium. Well done.

[@RLB9844]

We are still looking forward to the Princess Peach costume when the cart is finished. ;)

[@jasonjones8492]

That is 100% the correct way 2 say Aluuuuuminuum.👍🏻

[@joshuarodriguez7653]

I love these videos, they aren’t glammed up with multiple perfect shots of something simple, it’s Sarah troubleshooting with finesse and innuendo

[@dedog3942]

Oooooop - no threads showing past the nut on the steering shaft bolt! 😅Just teasing for the most part - I'm aviation avionics. Enjoying your video play lists btwn thru trips - keep it up.

[@jerrycapizzi2081]

Love that Sarah is in the same league as Vice Grip Garage. Both are fun channels but also educational.

[@Torsee]

That’s high praise ! Great shows

[@ddwoolensackIII]

Well I'll be dipped!

[@blairbreland1443]

Emphasis on I don't know and duh lol

[@jaym4031]

that orgy song you're thinking of is "stitches". I feel old now that I immediately knew what song you were referring to.

[@rrocktoo]

I’m still trying to find my copy of the album. You must be coping better with the age thing then me. 😆

[@BlackstarBSP]

You and me both. ;)

[@humchan2k]

You’re super sweet for giving your old parts to the homies next door.

[@ianprice2298]

As long as you find a nail polish that matches the frame, you’ll be all set.

[@lionelwilliams1968]

When it's done, it's going to be one of Sarah's MASTERPIECES!!👍👍

[@jcsrst]

I love that you couldn't not leave that go cart alone! You are a fixer, NOT a destroyer.

[@justchillin619]

I bet you are getting a whole bunch new viewers from the go kart world, and you deserve it! Keep up the variety!

[@thomasrossi31]

9:35. You’re welcome 😜

[@pufstoy3]

👏🏾 ikr😉

[@ericatkins6600]

Thicc

[@cvedeler]

When you take on a project, you don't mess around!

[@BlueSkyCrystals]

“Hello go kart, I’m hugging you” For the first time in my life, I’m jealous of a go kart.

[@williambonilla8109]

Nice .

[@Auracanal]

Sarah, if you want custom cushions for the seat just fill some bags with PUR foam, place them between the seat and your anatomy so they fill the gap. Once cured just wrap them and fix to the seat.

[@harkyo]

Gotta love Sarah's commitment to detail.

[@niklaswejedal463]

Hi, my favorite garage-dwelling Sarah - This go-cart project is a blast to follow - I love your attention to detail, even on something that started as "a pile of junk" , like that. This is going to be awesome!

[@72dodge340]

My 9 year old son and I are building a go kart right now too, and the colors he chose are also..... blue, red and white! Ours will be dark metallic blue though. Cool you gave the neighbors the engine because the more people with karts, the more kart racing fun!

[@wymansst]

Go carts are awesome! Makes wrenching fun again when the bigger projects get frustrating.

[@Tishers]

Whenever you are dealing with bearings or bushings that are an interference fit try to use heat and cold to your advantage. You could of heated up the area of the frame where the bushing was going with a hot air gun (so you wouldn't burn off the paint) and you could of kept the bushings in the freezer for a few hours. This will expand/shrink the parts to give you a slight bit more clearance and they would fit together. Then when both parts returned to room temperature they would be back to being very snug (interference).

[@gamerjunction5335]

Yep, easiest way to install Ball Joints that need a press fit and you are too lazy to remove the control arm/spring and use a press.

[@ramairgt2]

I do the same for fifth wheel saddle bushings and leaf spring bushings.

[@TrumpetBiz]

Lil penguin has an awesome life. Gets to hang with Sarah and go along her adventures. Next life goals :-)

[@bubbaborsci7123]

Been a Pecos Hank fan for years. The ultra close-ups are entertaining.

[@glennshughes]

Sarah is a very talented young woman and deserves the knowing nod of approval that many of us do while watching an excellent engineer do her thing and doing it fabulously.

[@thomasphilyaw8593]

This whole video was ahhhhhhhh invigorating... had me sitting "upright" the whole time. Should've 2 stroked that thing. Half the strokes twice the powwaaaa!!!

[@spenmac]

Moar pooowwwwaaa. 😏

[@hegeliandetective1034]

MOARRRR POWA BABY!

[@hegeliandetective1034]

Yea I was thinking a Honda 250cc two-stroke would have been great

[@kainatticus]

3:45 To get those little things to fit u can use a small amount of dishwashing liquid, slides right in then drys out, can also cover long wood screws in it too and they glide in a lot easier.

[@grayfool]

Thank you for pronouncing aluminium correctly Sarah. Loving the go kart. Driving one is as much fun as you can have on four wheels, well, on tarmac anyway.

[@waynelingle8122]

I’m probably never going to own a go cart but I love this content!!!

[@mtacoustic1]

More shop wish list items: Parts washer, sand blaster , drill press. Go kart items: black chrome bolts and nuts (Ace Hardware), engine turn the al-loo-minnie-um pan. Good thing you have no rigid shed-u-all! That's all I have to con-tri-beaut!

[@martyfarrell974]

Sarah brightens up the day. Thank ya ma'm.

[@Android-vk8yh]

Kind of jealous the go kart gets a hug during lockdown and your saying aluminium the right way Sarah. Can't wait to see this baby fire up and fly around

[@heavyhauler79]

Sarah, I love your creativity in your videos.

[@JeffJamesoutdoors]

Pecos Hank is awesome. Been watching him for years. Best Storm chasing videos on KZbin.

[@fishflash1]

Thanks for mentioning Pecos Hank. I've experienced several massive water spouts, too close for comfort, in the Fl Keys.

[@rickster357]

It was cool of you to share components with your garage mates

[@carbo19]

Seat mount and engine mount are critical for centering the weight in the kart for cornering, triple check it and get them close together, one of the best things you can do for handling!

[@anthonydurling4093]

OMG I love what you did with your hair! Thanks for another great vid. So much fun to watch.

[@robignatov]

Your axle cleaning technique is impeccable!!! 😏

[@Angel_Ripoff]

Sarah: "I'm not going to OCD this go kart with a full resto" 341k Subscribers: 👌

[@thomaseisen304]

Just run a tapping tool trough the smaller hole at the steering thing and done , so you can be safe to put a screw trough it and secure it with a nut ! Have fun !

[@beganny]

That kart is coming out boss and beautiful!

[@rbeegood]

Hi Sarah. You need a 6mm (possibly1/4") cap head bolt for the steering wheel boss. The bolt head sits in the bigger hole and tightens against the column. You can get mushroom clamps to fit the seat and if you search up Honda Cadet engine mount you will probably see some UK kart parts but it will give you some ideas on what might work. Looking forward to seeing how this goes when it's finished.

[@mayflowerlash11]

Dear Sarah, It's also so much easier to drill a hole with a sharp drill bit. Aluminium is the correct pronunciation. Alumina is a material made during the manufacture of aluminium. I also notice the steering column support is of set from the centre line. But it would be nice if the steering column was in line with the driver.

[@jtto6364]

Step / unibit for drilling TSC sells nuts bolts by the pound. On the steering column, the different hole size is for a shoulder bolt. That way it's thicker going through the steering shaft, with no play. Cheers:):):)

[@BlackstarBSP]

Sarah, I think the 'Orgy' album you're thinking of is called 'Candyass'. That one has two versions of 'Blue Monday'.

[@Jcorban08]

Your go cart project is a lot of fun to watch! Looking forward to seeing next segment . . . .

[@aroundomaha]

Legit build and fun to watch. Love your humor as always.

[@effenrad6776]

Freud would just love picking apart your videos. Always fantastic work full of ocd and innuendos.

[@Torsee]

Yeah! Last episode she had two strippers in the back of her car!

[@effenrad6776]

What keeps me comin back every time

[@frestkd]

The angle engine mount was for the old Briggs and Stratton 5 hp flat head engines for gas tank clearance. I had an old Margay Racing Sprint Kart with an alcohol powered Briggs and Stratton 5hp that ran up to 7500 RPM. It did about 65 to 70 mph.

[@connor247]

Love the use of the lift for a go-kart

[@joegug4751]

That’s a wide seat 💺 I like it !!!

[@andrewdundas1637]

Thanks for saying aluminium the Aussie way. It warms my heart.

[@jeffreymurillo3131]

7:01 If you look at motorcycle brake or clutch lever, they use something similar. The bolt is usually larger diameter but the thread is smaller.

[@danielcueva4685]

She's lookin' good, Sarah! GET 'ER DONE! 👍🏽👍🏽

[@dennisheinz9498]

Yay! 86 Gang. Still happy about mentioning my car at your favorite cars of fans reveal.

[@spenmac]

Aluminum, yes your saying the right way, well its the way we say it in the UK 😏 Hah, the racing game presentation of the engine upgrade, very entertaining and we'll thought of, bonus points.

[@davekimmet6963]

Sarah!!!! Great video. You are so amusing to watch. And very dedicated . Keep up your passion and the love for neat things. Have a great Tuesday. Dave in Ohio

[@davekimmet6963]

Thanks Sarah!!!

[@cliftonmanley3882]

Those Honda motors break around the alloy mounts, where it bolts down. I worked for a Go-kart hire place, we had 15 karts with that motor in them.

[@vincentmiller7536]

So you can buy PVC pipe with an ID just a little smaller than the OD of your back tires and cut them to the width of your surface contact. Deflate your tire and slide the piece on and re-inflate. Turn it into a Super Drifter! My son did that with his and it's a Blast!

[@bandwagon240]

Doesn't matter if it's a gokart, a beat down Xterrible or a mint MR2, shit gets done right under your watch. I always appreciate this work ethic, thanks for doing it right no matter what the task.

[@Davidjg23]

Great wee build, the karts looking mint now. Not sure if you have done it yet, but you can remove the governor on the engine and it will rev alot more. Great channel too 👌.

[@bigd2203snuffy]

I love those Chapman MFG screwdriver sets. Great quality! A farm store like Tractor Supply has bulk hardware sold by the pound. It usually goes on sale once in a while.

[@Nico_335i_DCT]

This is becoming an absolute unit! Regards Nico.

[@chrislang2341]

From another stainless steel bolt user, looking great. I know sometimes you have to use a particular grade and stainless is not possible but it’s nice whenever you can. The cart will be far better than new because of the care you take in your work. The quality will be remembered long after the price has been forgotten. This saying applies to Sarah projects. Thanks for giving Pecos Hank a shout out, he’s my favorite storm chaser and small creatures crossing the road saver. Both of you are kind hearted and it’s probably why you enjoy his channel.🐧🐧🐧🐧

[@johnspisak9729]

Awesome vid and fancy new motor. Your curls go really well with the bolster wiggle ( go kart version ).

[@ronniejohnson317]

The angle of the engine is for racing (gas runs down hill faster than level) but you have to change your oiling inside of the engine when you do that. That means you have to open up a brand new engine and remove the rod cap for one with a slinger. Remove the old oil system. While you’re in there remove the governor and replace it with a bolt with a good bit of silicone. The clutch goes on with sprocket to the inside. Get a guard so when you break or throw a chain it doesn’t rip all of the skin off your body on the right side. If you set your engine at the angle, get ready to burn you elbow.

[@nuttcase1uk]

all I remember from blue Monday - orgy is the sweet drum intro. we are showing our age Sarah. Lovely videos btw.

[@micahrichey5335]

I can’t wait to see you give this thing the beans! The innuendo and hunger jokes, fantastic!

[@TheMrREVOlutionary]

My knowledge of the degree engine mount is not for tire clearance but for moving the oil level towards the front of the engine case and helps prevent the crank from slapping the oil when it's filled without reducing the capacity. It makes more difference the faster you rev them up. I've built several of the predator and honda engines. We had one that ran a either a .265. or .275 cam, hand port, billet piston and rod, shaved head, big carb, blah blah blah.... You get the idea, big build and really high compression that made well into 20+hp at 9,000 rpm. Was really happy and screamed at 9,500. Cart was a literal death trap... But gosh damn it was fun!

[@kayfelix5054]

About the aluminium skid plate. Mount the screws the other way around, because of ground contact. Add rubber washers between the frame and the plate, and rubber washers and big washers made of steel on the top. The holes have to be way larger as the screws. Now "your" frame is to rigid. Carts are fast while cornering with a soft frame. Totally different to a car. Carts are like the "british" style of making a car fast, not the "German" style

[@Baddco]

Remember to open engine and remove govener. Glue a bolt into the crankcase hole. I think the valve springs from 140 are harder so allow higher revs without bounce.

[@richardsilvestri6874]

I discovered your channel a few months ago and I absolutely love it! Your personality and work ethics are so cool and fun! Not to mention how pretty you are!

[@f500raptor]

Look into a Skid Plate kit to help protect that paint. I like the KartLift kits (Comet Karting sells them). For bushings & hardware, look at McMaster-Carr. Fantastic website & huge selection plus fast delivery. The steering wheel mount is designed for an Allen Cap Screw - the Head will fit inside the larger diameter hole & the threads will come through the smaller hole. If you're using a countersink bolt it probably won't seat correctly.... or the steering column hole is worn out. Comet has new columns reasonably priced

[@simoncrawford2240]

Hey Sarah, great videos as always. Just want to say that the steering wheel should be fixed with a cap head bolt, with the head going through the bigger hole, and the thread to match the smaller hole. This holds to boss tight on the column, if you drill the hole out and go through with a longer bolt , it won’t hold onto the column. Hope that makes sense. Keep up the good work 👍🏁

[@diymotionsimulator3744]

Love projects like this one keep it up Sarah.

[@bobspamail]

Pecos Hank is fun to watch!

[@patrickzimmerli9032]

Agreed!

[@williammayeslll7616]

Nice view when you were lifting the engine 😍😍🥰

[@spyderMN]

Super excited for the Deboss show. I finally got my project car home but I don't think she will work for the tuner category. 1965 Ranchero that my uncle (rip) picked up in california about 10 years ago. Might submit it in your cat just for fun.

[@jimmikatt]

Please go to or talk to someone at a local Karting shop to get tips, and correct parts for your chassis. I know your not planning on racing, but i really suggest you change the solid brake lines for braided line, and safety wire your brake caliper, and steering wheel.

[@DAS-Videos]

I love your go-cart videos. The climax is when it is all done and see how fast it goes.

[@emtffzartman666]

This whole video is innuendo, and I like that.

[@dontask8979]

Pecos Hank has some amazing videos. I have been a sub of his for years. Highly recommended 👍👍

[@atrain132]

2:33 🤣😂Pecos ( pay-cos ) Hank. I watch him as well, and he has a good channel.

[@neoanderson7]

I personally appreciate your pronunciation of aluminum. The proper way. 🇬🇧👏🏻 The penguin shot killed me! 😂 Bravo on calling out all the other channels with sponsorship endorsements. Build it with proper parts. If any reputable shop sees the amount of work and detail going into a build, they’ll send you something. Otherwise everyone else should stop all the begging. 👍🏻 The kart is going to be 🔥 when it’s all done. 👏🏻🎉

[@csiny88]

A few days ago, before you uploaded this video, a friend of mine pointed out how entertaining to watch and likeable was Pecos Hank and yourself, Sarah. Nice coincidence!

[@grahamtricker4103]

Hi Sarah, love what you are doing. Might be worth putting the round side of the bolt on the underside as the nuts will just get worn away on the underside. I used to do Karting many many years ago! 👍

[@goldensaucer5116]

Go Kart looking very nice.

[@rotaryperfection]

I've been subbed to Pecos Hank for years. Every time I watch, I get the urge to go tornado chasing. Never scene one in person which is crazy since I live in west Texas.

[@polg0003]

Im so happy to see you having other people doing some of the work. i think seeing you actually enjoy your moto hobby is the best part.

[@nobdurbin1951]

Aluminum Foil on the bars I love it you can use that any where when you don't want it painted.

[@billyrsnellsr9512]

Awesome video. Gonna like your goat cart when its done.

[@brentsimons3991]

FYI Awesome lady. Drill a pilot hole and then use a step drill bit. A step drill bit makes the hole beveled and deburred.

[@davidpayne1519]

Good look with hair down, I watch that storm chaser guy too ,ur killing it girl

[@lrmmorgan]

Pop can head gasket! Bump up the compression. More power for the cost of a empty pop can, and some time!

[@tbthedozer]

Maybe the hole in the steering shaft collar is close enough to the tap drill size to tap the bottom hole and then put a jam nut on it. Double retention for extra safety. 😉 Also I wonder if you could maybe ask the barbecue guys to make a center cap for the steering wheel that could be anodized with a cut out on some standoffs to show the metal beneath it for contrast (shadows or shiny glinting depending on angle of view) that covers the stainless bolts. Adds flair too...you need to have some flair.