Coleman KT196 Major Upgrade/Repair - Electric Start, Charging System, Suspension, Lights and More...

For years my son has wanted a few upgrades to his Coleman KT196 Go-Kart. Today is the day. I am going to swap the stock engine for an electric start Duromax. The new engine has more horse power, upgraded camshaft, low oil system and a charging system. I went into this thinking it would be a quick video. Things did not go exactly as planned. Instead I made the longest single video to date. It worked out really well in the end.
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[@OttawaOldFart]

You are part of a small group of KZbinrs I watch where the first thing I do is look at how long the video is going to be and I literally fist pumped and went and got my coffee to sit and watch.

[@TsunauticusIV]

Lol I do the same. Love long videos

[@jameshedrick605]

Same here. I've been able to fix my generator and neighbors generator from watching his videos

[@Sparkle_2002]

Same !! I love long videos

[@MrJmattr3]

Same!

[@robertfloyd916]

Really like his videos

[@coaterdave]

What a great video! I hope your Son appreciates a Dad that would go through and have the knowledge to do all that you did. What an awesome Dad! And a very awesome go cart in the end.

[@brianallen9810]

I would have thought his son would help him with this.

[@tarstarkusz]

@@brianallen9810 Problem is, he is putting the video on the internet. I don't think you should ever put pictures or video of children on the internet for any reason.

[@docbusn-fmf7141]

James, where do you get a lift table like the one you use in your videos.

[@spudpail]

@tarstarkusz ​People put pictures of their kids on social media all the time, so why should this be any different? Their faces can be off camera anyway. I've been watching James for a long time and I'm still not sure what he looks like!

[@tarstarkusz]

@@spudpail If the faces aren't shown, then sure, fine. Otherwise, children should not have their likeness (is that better?) uploaded to any website in any format. Parents have no right to make the decision and children don't have the maturity to make the decision. So the default is no.

[@tonyc.4528]

Great vid, love the long format!! One small thing, because I'm a firm believer in Murphy and his laws.....Flip the light brackets around so that the lights are not the most forward part of the buggy, but behind the rail that is acting as a bumper.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

My suggestion exactly... You beat me to it... 😄😁😆😅😂🤣

[@wynottgivemore9274]

How about add some sort of padded bumper, and while he's at it taillights and marker lights and a flag for daytime driving 😀

[@raysymonds7147]

And the lights should be as high as possible for off-roading !

[@timd1833]

Your son should be there to help you. Great learning experience for him.

[@John-ns9lr]

While a great idea kids in youtube videos are generally pretty annoying

[@skysurferuk]

@@John-ns9lr And animals...😁

[@allenjohnson6402]

@@John-ns9lr. Sir it shouldn’t be about good or poor videos. It should have been about the youngster. He would appreciate it much more.

[@giggiddy]

​​@@allenjohnson6402No, these aren't family bonding videos. Jim does these for a specific purpose and thats not one of them. Im certain his son spends time with him in the shop quite often. Many don't want to watch a video with a child or dog dominating the content. Doesnt mean anyone dislikes either. Just means they both have their place.

[@cburgess5294]

Find someone to love you like James loves every engine he has even met.

[@j81851]

That is the truth. He is the "Small Engine Whisperer" never met a little single or two cylinder air cooled he did not love at first sight great comment cburgess5294

[@43mackmobile]

Well I'm sure there is no love lost on those Tecumseh's, 🥰

[@dolvaran]

You might want to turn those light clamps 180 deg to move the lights back a bit. That way they aren't the first thing to take an impact.

[@bobcritelli8583]

I was going to make the same comment on the lights.

[@cunnings309]

Or, put a bumper in front to protect both, the lights and the front wheels and suspension.

[@javbw]

Those spring units are very common on cheaper suspension bicycles. They merely allow you to set the spring tension with that big ring that tightens down on the spring. The center is a bump stop and guide. They usually are very very cheap. You can get a Fox or similar suspension spring with a dampener shock, but they cost hundreds of dollars. On the left (unbroken) side, the ring nut was backed off all the way, so there was no tension on the spring. Loctite that ring into position, or, if they fit, use the old ring nuts from the old shocks as locknuts for the new ones. Your son should keep an eye on them and not let them back off a whole inch ☺

[@DanKoning777]

Excellent-another video from J. C. i.e., better content than anything TV has to offer. Thanks for all time/effort you put into your videos. Hoping you and your family have a great CHRISTmas.

[@skysurferuk]

Well said, ALL! 🤣👍

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Reminds me of my childhood having a five horsepower two-seater go-kart. I can really appreciate your comment "well so much for the yard" as my brother and I would be constantly doing donuts and taking the corners tight over steering and skidding all the time! Thank you for reminding me of those great memories! Merry Christmas to you and your family!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks Gary and Merry Christmas!

[@chrisgardner2548]

James, I really enjoy watching the way you logically diagnose, and develop workarounds to unforeseen issues as they inevitably emerge. To quote a famous John Lennon line from a Beatles song: "There are no problems; only solutions". Your calm always positive approach, with attention to each and every tiny detail set a shining example of outstanding expertise, and professionalism. Thank You for sharing your craftsmanship on You tube.

[@topshopbuildandfabricate24]

Hello James I wanted to let you know that a few weeks ago I was having a sale of tools and equipment and I had a guy come by to buy a couple old not running generators and he said he liked working on them and trying to get them running. so I asked him if he ever watched a KZbin channel called James Condom and he said yes that that’s what got him hooked on it lol. So good job and thanks your for the videos they helped me to repairing generators and small engines.

[@haneyoakie14]

Jim, normally I watch these in the morning when they first come out. Today was different. I set aside evening time to have the two hours and thirty nine minutes to watch this properly. Great bit on swapping the crank. All the other engineering was first rate also. This video was very enjoyable and time well spent tonight. Merry Christmas to your family! Will your Son appreciate it? Not fully. We never can appreciate our parents until we are parents ourselves. But he is a lucky young man, for sure.

[@rmoreno6014]

I totally agree Yoakie! We don't appreciate what our fathers did, and how much they spent time with us, until we're much older. My father just celebrated his 80th birthday. He's in better shape than I am. He played a song on His saxophone at his party we threw for him. Air force veteran, retired Dr. (Dentist). I hope that if I become half the man my father is, I'll be happy. I think it was a generation of God, Duty, honor, country. I'm no comparison to my fathers accomplishments. A screw up if you will. Didn't get my life together until my 30's, became an electrician, but My father, I just admire him for my awesome childhood, the camping trips, fishing, hunting, movies, swimming and hanging out with him to this day, Hats off to all the great fathers in this world of vacant fathers in the home. We are /were very lucky, as this kid is with this particular father, he's a great father, and you can tell by his demeanor with his son, He loves his son. Thanks Yoakie 14!!

[@davidgilpin5200]

A JC video longer than most major motion pictures - and I bet James is going to be amazed at the "average percentage viewed" of this one! Well shot video, great audio and narration, with twists and turns along the way. A dad who will switch out a CRANKSHAFT to make an engine repower project work? That's a dedicated dad. Son not only got upgraded lights and electric start, he got remote choke too. Soon, the yard will be too snowy for the Go Cart and it will be time for a snow blower video! ❄Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to the Condon family from a dedicated JC subscriber in North Texas - looking forward to great content in 2024!

[@pdxyadayada]

I had a go-cart, as a kid, nearly 60 years ago. This generation is much improved. I enjoyed watching your work on it (which brought back youthful memories). Thanks!

[@TerryLawrence001]

I love these videos that you produce. I am really enjoying the long format!

[@jayjudd6518]

I’m thinking #1 Dad . Congratulations kids. 😊😊😊

[@allenjohnson6402]

Great what you’ve done for this young man. I only wish he would have been in the shop with you. Dad did it for me. It’s been very beneficial. RIP Dad.

[@mrbadkins007]

I feel like your level of craftsmanship on modifications has greatly improved over the years. Good job on the videos and I appreciate your efforts to explain what you’re doing. Thank you.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@TheOneTonHammer]

Thanks for making this a single part video. Nothing wrong with going long. I hate cliffhangers 😀

[@paulbush7095]

Jason is by far the best small engine mechanic I found on YT and entertaining to watch as well.

[@HappilyHomicidalHooligan]

His name is James, not Jason...

[@paulbush7095]

@@HappilyHomicidalHooligan He insists that his friends call him Jason, HappilyHomicidalSam

[@javig5045]

This brings back memories for me, my friend scott and I build one from scratch, but bigger and with a 125CC motorcycle engine, needles to say it was a rocket, we took a lot of chances on it and were so lucky not to of gotten hurt as it was too fast for safety.....Javi G.

[@frankfranceschini5437]

I wish I had the same self control that you do when using an impact too. You’re so gentle.

[@Rorschach1024]

@James, instead of removing the set screw on the governor arm, I think I'd back it out about half to 3/4 turn past full throttle, just to make sure there is a backup stop in case something with the pedal assembly bends/breaks.

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

Times certainly have changed. I can't imagine having my own go-cart let alone my dad spending several hundred dollars upgrading it. Growing up in the 60s, I felt as if I was doing pretty good if I had decent shoes on my feet and the chain oiled on my Schwinn.

[@jcondon1]

Same here. Always wanted a go kart as a kid. Or anything with an engine besides the lawn mower.

[@kevinfoster1213]

Do you guys remember pounding nails into scrap wood producing something resembling a gocart frame? I grew up in the 60's myself

[@AbcDef-iq4no]

@@kevinfoster1213Hi, and yes I do remember that. In about 1969 some neighbors who had I believe four boys a little older than me had a garage sale and were selling a cool A-frame go-cart they had made and I absolutely had to have it. It was made from 2x4s and was about six feet long and 18 inches wide at the front and 24 inches wide at the back. For steering it had a long bolt that vertically went through one of the front cross supports and it then went through a lower piece made of 2x6 that an axle and a lawnmower wheel at each end was attached. The axle was a little longer than needed on each end and attached to these ends was a rope that formed a loop that you could use to steer it. I made some improvements to it after my parents bought it for me including a bigger piece of wood going across the back so it could hold two kids. I also remember slapping a couple of STP Motor Oil stickers and some old reflecters off of an old semi truck trailer on the back, so I thought i was pretty cool. I also remember making stilts from 2x4s thanks to my dad working construction jobs at that time so he was always bring home scrap lumber for me and my buddies to play with. Do you remember ever making stilts?

[@kevinfoster1213]

@@AbcDef-iq4no absolutely I remember the stilts. I think back on those days and the number of times I've bashed my fingers with the hammer, I can't believe I retired from home building and/or related fields. We would those steel wheeled skates on a 2X6 or similar. I say put, what mean is bend over 6, 8 or even 10 penny nails and call it a skateboard. This was well before skateboards could be bought at a Wanamakrrs or similar store. I still believe me and the rest of the Manito brat pack invented the sport.. I'm sure we didn't but the story I tell is what I must stick with

[@randogame4438]

Your son should be getting a first rate education in electrical/mechanical engineering with a Dad like you. My Dad did a lot of what you do and I never took the time to learn from him. Decades later I'm learning on YT. I'm sad I missed that opportunity when I was young and Dad is gone now. Always love your videos.

[@jcondon1]

He is a very smart guy. Also he rebuilt a 10hp Briggs engine with a little direction and has way more experience at 14 then I do at 52 with 3D printing and soldering. Think he will be fine.

[@RetroYamaha]

Look through mountain bike shocks you'll find gas shocks way better upgrades for the front shocks ​@@jcondon1

[@Amy_McFarland]

While this video is long, i was absolutely committed! I watched it over the course of 10 hrs (just because i have a life, just sayin) but there is no way i was going to miss it. Your ability to teach as you go in a manner that everyone can understand is amazing. I look forward to your videos!

[@user-gx9zm4bm6g]

Great video. I think you missed a great teaching experience for number 1 son. He broke it, so he should help fix it. Just my opinion. My dad did something similar when I was a young boy and I wanted a bike. he brought home a rusted hulk of a bike and said enjoy. He sat down with me and directed me on every aspect of restoring the bike. Taught me how to appreciate my things. I was 7 or 8 years old at the time. I still had the bike up till I was 22 when my folks sold the home, that was a great bonding time.

[@tonib9261]

Just a note on fusing: the charging circuit has a fuse, but I did not see (so I may have missed)a fuse for the battery positive going to the switches for light and start, which if not present, definitely should be. Enjoyed this extra-long episode!

[@jcondon1]

I added two fuses. May not have show the other. There is one for the charging system from the engine to the battery and another on the full time 12v wire that runs the lights and starter solenoid.

[@oldodger]

Good job Dad. Lucky young lads !! My two sons had a ride on lawn mower each. Not as fast as a Go Kart but they had fun with them while (sometimes) mowing the lawn. I built a trailer for them to mess around with. Today. in their late 30's and early 40's, they sure can handle machinery and exhibit expert level trailer handling !!

[@rmoreno6014]

First and foremost, I'd like to say hats off to dad! I think the greatest gift a father can give to his son, is time. Its apparent that you love your son dearly. A father's love for his son. With that said, You have a vast knowledge with mechanics, controls, electrical, engineering, and problem solving. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and your mechanical aptitude with al of us KZbinrs. Its quite nice to watch. Your video: Great narration! Not too much gabbing. Great close ups of your work! Clear and precise. From editing, and production, good work. Also....I'd like to know how much money total the upgrade cost? It does look pricey. I admire the love you have for your son. You have a patient demeanor with your son thats not fake. I can tell your a good father. Kudos to Dad!!!! Great Video Sir!!!!

[@mikkomassimo]

Greetings from finnish lapland.. Somehow your videos are very educating, but also relaxing :D Because of you, I have gathered all of the broken lawnmovers within 20km to my carage..

[@FeralPreacher]

Congrats on building great bond memories with your son. Next he will want to get into Karting and racing with others. Your ability to think outside the box amazes me. I would not have guessed that the cranks would interchange. Thanks for sharing.

[@markhelseth253]

Didn't even notice the duration. Content was great and well-paced. Nice to have some unforeseen plot surprises to keep it interesting. Crankshaft swap was awesome. I was thinking NO WAY the whole time. Well done. Also, excellent wiring and especially the factory-like remote start. Brilliant.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Was glad the swap worked. Did not have a plan B.

[@j81851]

Only one way to describe "Marvelous" I am so impressed how you can"look" at something and go more or less create and execute. These are life skills the son would also so benefit from and it is obvious you are sharing these with him. Your interaction with him was so neat explaining the shake down process for the cart to discover any deficiencies to be corrected. For example the headlights. Kinda makes sense the people selling them presumably for rough and tumble applications like go carts would have thought about a locater pin in the bottom, you can only clamp them so tight. It stands to reason the multi-phase vibrations going on in that frame of the go cart would sooner or later, tightly clamped or not, cause them to naturally vibrate down with the weight of the lamp head out front. Please share your amazing talents with other young men. Apprenticeship programs are somewhat languishing due to the severe lack of people with heads, hearts and hands that can do what you do with the excellence you do it. I thoroughly enjoyed the video, wish you and yours a Merry Christmas and am encouraged at 72 after years of writing and delivering technical training for beginner, apprentice and experienced workers to see you in action. Give the gift of knowledge and wisdom to the youth coming up. It is the greatest gift, in this context you could give to the untrained needing skills and trades. Thank you and the warmest greetings happy new year.

[@jcondon1]

Thank you I appreciate the great feedback. Have a Merry Christmas

[@davidholder3207]

A wonderful Christmas video. Thanks James.

[@PaulMack1249]

Fix one thing and find another thing that needs fixing or replacing. Sounds familiar…like that Cub Cadet. I guess it proves no matter how well you maintain things you can’t defy the laws of physics. All machine components will wear out and require repairing and/or replacing at some point. I bet Sean is thrilled.

[@Sea-forest]

Awesome video and great job, my niece at ten was driving a go cart and her hair was caught in the clutch and tore off her scalp my wife cried for days after, she has been through a lot but looks great except for some scaring and just got married ❤use caution everyone involving equipment and be safe and have some caution but have fun 🌲❤

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for the warning. Will try to keep them safe.

[@Kiltylake]

Hi James. We call belt drive systems primary and secondary pulleys. When setting up the alignment you may need to angle the engine ever so slightly to off set the tension created by the belt in between the two pulleys. Enjoy your videos! 👍🏻

[@Andral_Premier]

I was looking for a scooter tubeless tire valve change tutorial and stumbled on your video. Wow! I'm very impressed. Thank you James for a video of such high quality. Sharing your knowledge and working ethic is deeply appreciated.

[@tsmith578]

Hey James, A very useful tip for you I had recently watched your gocart repair video from about a year ago, and those tire repairs with the tube installation looked to be pretty tuff , The next time you are installing a inner tube,put some baby powder inside the tire , and some on the tube also, it usually helps quite a bit the installation and also with seating the tubes into place during initial inflation. Thank you for your videos Keep up the great work.

[@markjaynes7151]

What a blast! Your son's a lucky lad with a cool kart and a cool dad!

[@lot27a]

Hey, I know I'm 68, but I'm still adoptable (just ask my wife). You're a great Dad. Great video, very enjoyable. These karts get terrible reviews for build quality but in your hands that all gets sorted. How fun is that thing....even at night!

[@bulkchart3239]

this is giving me flash backs. i used to work at a small angine shop and i worked on a gocart on a lift and made the mistake of starting the engine without having the back wheels jacked up. the throttle was stuck partily open so it took off. thankfully, no one was hurt, nothing got broken, and i didn't get fired over it. the older mechanics(i was in my ealry 20's) in the shop just kinda laughed and said if finally happened to me too. what stopped it was it ran into some other equipment that it couldn't move and i was able to run over and kill the engine. it's almost a miracle nothing got broken. don't guess i'll ever forget that day.

[@jcondon1]

Ouch. That is alway my fear with this one. With the old engine my son would stand behind the kart to pull start it. Nobody inside so it could take off. Now at least he is in there to kill the engine.

[@giggiddy]

Don't feel bad brother. I also work at a small engine shop. I took in a mower and in my hurried pace, I didn't check the oil- which is standard at a repair shop. Well, it was brought in with no oil and I didn't catch it. I started it and damaged the engine, and 😮😮 got the great opportunity to replace the engine out of my pocket. Live and learn. 😮

[@cunnings309]

Great video as always! Personnaly, I would have put grease in the suspension bushings to make them last longer and somewhat a smooter ride. It's a privilege when Dad is a mechanic.😀😀

[@DanKoning777]

Hey James; I was just thinking about the position of the light brackets. As a suggestion, turning them 180° would move the lights back and in between the frame and the cowl providing more protection. Right now the lights will be first things to hit whatever the cart drives through e.g., thick brush, small trees etc. Just a thought. Thanks again.

[@dagrote1]

Pretty cool watching him fabricate the parts he needed and working through unforeseen problems.

[@barthanes1]

Yes, the driver compartment choke was the icing on the cake.

[@freedomisfromtruth]

There are some but very few dads would go through that much to enhance a go cart for the son. Who else would say hey lets get the crank from the other engine. Great time with him youll always remember.

[@turbochardged]

i watch the whole thing in one sitting. loved it.

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Wow, 2 hours 40 minutes! Now that’s a great length for us serious video viewers! Make it as long as it needs to be and we’ll be happy! 👍

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great video! Glad your son is enjoying himself.

[@brendanhayes2752]

Red Beards Garage! He is the master of upgrading these engines.

[@bernardbush4199]

Mr. Conden, you could make another nut using hex stock and cut it longer so it protrudes above the obstruction and will allow you access with an open end wrench.

[@mykalmcb]

The go-kart is a cool build and your son is going to love driving it. Now you are going to get involved in the whole karting world.

[@amazing_bobson]

Really good video. One thing I might suggest is, even though you may not drive it much in the dark, it could probably use a tail light or two. Safety first! Thanks for ALL your videos!!

[@genuismensa]

Lol he breaks and spindle and gets a 208 w/electric start, new spindles, shocks, and lights. Not a bad upgrade lol. Also, they have FWD,N,RVS gearboxes from china for go-karts that are pretty inexpensive. Maybe the next upgrade is reverse or just sell that one and get him a bigger cart, it seems like he enjoys it. You guys should look into kart racing, or jr dragsters. For as much as you like to tinker with small engines, you haven't even got to play with cool small engines until you have messed around with those race machines. Those little engines are next level cool. I am pretty sure they get like 23HP out of those 208cc cases all fitted out. If you watch marketplace, you can usually buy someone's entire setup when their kid needs to go up a level. Started used, see if you like it. I am pretty sure the dads are more pumped about the sports than the kids half the time and they are the ones racing! haha

[@paulh6096]

Love your videos! The only KZbinr I can watch this long of a video and enjoy the entire thing. Great job on the go kart and your son is lucky to have a great dad like you.

[@KrisDouglas]

Taryl's business card made me giggle 😂

[@woody95124]

Very good work bud..& the new engines carb.. You nailed it on jetting.....

[@tomparker7140]

Nice touch providing us with the beautiful rainbow to finish the video off!😊

[@paulgilliland2992]

I recommend USA made drill bits ie Astro. Watching you struggle with those cheaper Chinese bits is I am sure frustrating for you. You’ll be amazed at the quality and how bulletproof they are. Even the micro bits are well worth the money.

[@justonnie]

Taryl Fixes All business card. I knew you two were brothers.

[@mtcruse]

I liked the low-key, subtle shout out to Taryl when you set the coil up!

[@jcondon1]

Was wondering who would notice. I bought some Taryl apparel recently.

[@TheSantaRocker]

I love the long format of your videos and i would have loved to have a go-cart like that when i was younger. The only thing i would have done differently would be to turn the light mounts the other way so they are protected a little inside the role cage, as long as feet don’t hit them of course.

[@TheBry_Guy]

For the front lights slipping, I had good success just wrapping the bar with electrical tape then clamping the lights over that. the glue holds tight to the bar and the clamp holds tight to the tape. Or even some sturdy doubleface tape. but your way will certainly not move either! another great vid!

[@user-ui4iv8dz3w]

Reminds me of spending 4 hours putting the exact cart together Christmas morning for my little girl.

[@kevinmetz4821]

I think the lessons kids learn on go karts translate directly to when they get their drivers liscense. They learn the limits of the vehicle they are driving so when driving a full size car they understand what it will do when things get squirrelly, or when a axle breaks.

[@jcondon1]

My other son rolled that kart. Better to learn on that instead of their first car.

[@njkay0033]

James, love you content. You have taught me a good bit and in a clear and concise manner. I've noticed that you often tear your nitrile gloves. While not cheap, I HIGHLY recommend Halyard Black Fire Nitrile gloves. They are much tougher than your standard gloves and still give good tactile feel.

[@timskiff9422]

Coolest dad on the block.😊

[@paulsullivan6392]

What dad's won't do for their sons. A great video where your expertise about clone engines saved the day. This has been a great way to spend part of Thursday afternoon. Well done. A blessed and Merry Christmas to you and your family.

[@user-gg1ze3gt1g]

A few thoughts: When you find a “lean condition” you have the air filter off. That will almost always present a lean condition that you might not have with the filter on. Thus, when you drill out the pilot and put the air cleaner on, you will be ultimately richer than designed. Also, they likely set the valves tight at the factory to allow for break in. Since you loosened them, you may want to check them after break-in to make sure they aren’t sloppy. And…someone likely lowered that “behind the seat bar” because they were hitting their heads on it. Please be cautious of that. I once interacted with a biomechanical engineer that told me that roll bars cause more damage than no roll bars because of heads banging on them and causing brain damage, etc. Just make sure that will not present an issue with the head of whoever rides in it, or at least pad the poop out of it. 🤪

[@ron827]

That was a lot of work to gain 1/2 hp and electric start but very well done as usual. BTW, engine manufacturers have been known to exaggerate hp ratings. This project would be a great opportunity for a father/son project so your son could learn a little of what you know plus gain an appreciation for what he rides.

[@jimklyman9602]

COOL lift table - never thought about add-on wings to expand the work support surface area !

[@OakesProject]

I love the detail of the projects. My favorite recent video was diagnosing the head gasket on the leaf blower. Great stuff!! Oh and for the followers, When you hear "Double Check" take a drink . . . . . .

[@marcheld]

I think this is the first video I’ve seen you do where you tear into two perfectly operating engines. Amazing.

[@jcondon1]

I hate taking apart things that are not broken.

[@johnferris4237]

Great video, and what a great cart. All the way through the video I was waiting for your son to engage with his dad on the repair / rebuild project. In our house if you break it you must play role in learning how to fix it.

[@57Dalv]

Incredibly informative video. Your small engine and wiring skills are commendable. I tinker with small engines but largely uneducated so often get into trouble. When I saw you changing out the crank shaft you had me. I rarely make it past 20 minutes for most youtubes (Except Andrew Camarada) but this one is up there with the best of them. Makes me want to learn more about small engines just to tinker in my retirement. Thanks for a great video and keep them coming!

[@superfram81]

Its so awesome seeing you work on something different. I learn so much from your channel. And your the nicest person i know

[@deweylee2449]

Actually you can set both valves at 4 and they will be fine. Been working on small engines for 30 years and a long time ago an old man i looked up to told me to just set both at 4 and you will be fine. Never had s problem. Enjoy your videos.

[@jcondon1]

I agree. When no spec is available I usually set the intake to 0.004” and the exhaust to 0.005”. Never an issue.

[@rickwhitescarver8526]

Major dad points for fixing up the boys gokart!

[@superfram81]

your son is lucky to have you as a dad god bless you and your family

[@ChristopherLionRoars]

It was a long but fun video and watching your boy having fun tearing up the lawn gave me fond memories of my boys.

[@bigfunky74]

Have to love when the ol hex driver impact comes in clutch.

[@THEFALCON58]

Great job James, bicycle rubber on the head light brackets to the frame, Marry Christmas to you and your family. From Derrick Congdon

[@robertrdell8898]

1, you forgot to use heat shrink on the toggle switch ground pin. 2, when installing switches with active voltages (ground OR hot), you need a little bit of plexiglass to mount the actual switch into then mount the plexi to the frame. This keeps the neutrality of the switch and allows you to switch anything you wish. Before mounting the switch however, paint the non visible side of the plexi black or whatever. This let's the user have a shiny black facing the user that the user can't rub off. I personally used this method making test equipment with translucent red plexi and led digits. It looks so cool that way.

[@user-ny8tv1dy8h]

sir, you are really a master. You also have a very luckey son. I watch you work and can only dream!

[@user-gy9qv4ml5y]

Yeah, we think a lot alike. I was going to say put two pads down on that bottom battery plate to help keep bottom of battery off of bolt heads. And it may still become a problem as the pads compress so you may want to keep a check on every so many hours of operation especially if ridden on rougher terrain that causes a little of suspension travel and bouncing. Other than not yet having reverse your son is going to be mighty happy. Now all he needs is a louder sounding muffler. LOL

[@generessler6282]

The things we do for our children... Great episode! Hey for indexing purposes like the headlights, split pins are your friend.

[@chrissmith513]

☃️☃️☃️ Merry Christmas to you and all your family ! 🎄🎄🎄

[@Rein_Ciarfella]

Two beautiful endings to this video, and then there’s yet more! 👌

[@anthonybeal4220]

That youngster keeps growing and you’re gonna have to stretch the frame to!😀

[@sbalneav]

The Taryl Fixes All business card was a beautiful touch.

[@maryolee8303]

I had that problem replacing a Tecumseh on a log splitter with a Duro Max. Solved it with .5" spacers to mount thr Hydraulic pump and it works perfectly

[@pete.i7057]

The only guy with a golden hammer. Awesome work.

[@rodh2168]

Very enjoyable 2 1/2 hours. Time well spent. I didn't see you put oil in the new engine...but I'm sure you did. Kids sure grow fast!

[@alanblenkinsop2775]

Chris is such a genius when it comes to both body and panel changes and a very clever man love the video’s content is mint good work guys

[@johanslabbert2869]

Well done, what a lovely watch. You are a master of your craft and a great presenter. Excellent, thank you.

[@kencooper2059]

Your son will have the coolest go-cart in town!!

[@JohnnieBravo1]

What a great project adventure! Li'l Man isn't quite so "little" any more, is he?? (In the famous words of Kenny Chesney: Don't Blink" ) , BTW, I ut those same lights on my Daughter's Suzuki LT-80 SUV when she was 12. Suddenly, just a few weeks later, she is turning 27. I've no idea how that happens so fast!

[@er1073]

I don't mind a long video it is great to watch someone take an old idea and fulfill the young buck that asked for it. I don't think he was happy at all with the results but I couldn't tell if there was a smile or not with the helmet on??? Come James admit it you wished it was you instead of your kids driving this go-kart!!! This as all other projects that you pursue turned out fantastic. Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family James. Ed in Partlow Virginia.