Manco Dingo Go Kart Revival (Part 1) - It's Rough

A subscriber offered this Manco Dingo Go Kart to me after fixing his generator. It was enjoyed for many years. But his kids are all grown now and the Go Kart is in disrepair. The frame is rusted pretty bad. The engine has no spark, no compression, no fuel and was rotating but is now stuck. Will it run again?
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[@FirstSuiGeneris]

Maybe a radiator shop can tear apart your fuel tank and replace the pieces, drill a new hole for the carb. You can’t fool nobody, I saw that big-ass smile! I would have done the same! : )

[@MrTonyPiscatelle]

Those kids are having a great time, good job James. You've pulled a Mustie 1 and revived the dead

[@Farm_fab]

Jim, a trick my dad taught me for when cutting bolts, always put a nut on the bolt so that when it's cut, the nut acts like a thread chaser and it cleans up the bolt.

[@lilgampla]

Or just buy a tap and die kit hf sells for $50

[@mikebk7807]

Thats a really good trick, never thought of that. Thanks! 👍🏻

[@rudysaldivar4228]

Didn’t he just do that in the video?

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

@@rudysaldivar4228 yeah he did do that in the video making the 4 new studs

[@davidmccrory5604]

Great tip thanks for sharing 👍

[@dannyj5688]

Great fix...Warms my heart to see your children enjoy the fruits of your labor...Memories like this will last you and them a lifetime!!!

[@YukonHawk1]

Well said.😊😊😊

[@jayjudd6518]

Fun for the kids at the end priceless! That’s what it’s all about.

[@davek9805]

Love to see the smiles on the kids' faces including yours. Brings back fond memories of when I was a child. Those were the days!

[@jcondon1]

It's a lot of fun!

[@bradwilliams1869]

This is like that aren't getting taught anymore

[@TheCuriousOrbs]

Always amazed at how well EvapoRust can bring stuff back to life

[@giggiddy]

For sure. Its one of the only products left that I can think of that works exceptionally well yet is very reasonably priced.

[@FeralPreacher]

Many more smiles to the mile. Hit more bumps faster and you will be down to 5'8" in no time. lol Great toy for "the kid" in you/your life. Thanks for sharing.

[@richyrich1504]

I had one of those when I was a kid, it had a 5 horse Briggs on it. I tore up every gravel road near my house and rode that thing everywhere, cool machine, I'm excited to see one this video!

[@Razzaqabuali]

Nothing like making a kid happy .

[@davidanderson2172]

Pro parts direct shows that they may have the tank. Worth a try!

[@chrishartley1210]

I found that too, but at $116 I thought it was a little expensive.

[@KensSmallEngineRepair]

Great project Jim. Nothing like Father-Son bonding time!!

[@giggiddy]

My father bought me a purple Rupp motorbike and we worked on it and made endless memories on that little thing. 50 years later, I remember like it was yesterday. Thanks for everything pops. I sure do miss you.

[@Rorschach1024]

"It is a temporary solution. Unless it works" Story of my life...

[@KaldekBoch]

This Aussie loves my Thursday evening Condon.

[@r8118830]

Thursday at noon for this Brit.

[@A_Man_In_His_Van]

The obvious thing to do here, is a tillotson 212 and 4new tires/straighten that axle. Then his kid will have a go kart to last until he out grows it.

[@robertmailhos8159]

James Condon and son go kart restoration team yeah buddy👍😀

[@rondonze5285]

Great to see the kids get to enjoy riding it. Memories revived!

[@jerrybootneck1736]

Just to see the smiles on the kids' faces is well worth spending the extra cash to make it 100%. Great Job there James the kids love it.

[@dubwalker3858]

My Dad had a small engine shop in small a town in Texas during the 70s. I remember those pulsa-jet, I hated working on them. At one point Dad gave me an old ‘73 Onan Generator with a 5hp Briggs that I still have. I still have it in storage. Evan back in the day they would have rust up fuel tanks and the Carburetor would constantly need rebuilding because the diaphragms would dry out. The cover for diaphragms would have to be filed flat because they would warp from heat and then fuel would leak….😂

[@JohnSmith-yv6eq]

Did you find that the best way to get that diaphragm working after it was stored for a while was to fill the gas tank to brimming over? The fuel then softens the diaphragm....and since the "bowl" is also filled with fuel from the get go....starting is easy... By the time the fuel is used up down to the level of the "bowl" the diaphragm is fully functional and pumping as it should...

[@wesleypulkka7447]

James, this was a great revival! In 1959 my buddy Toni and I bought a well used Acer Racer (go cart) and after very much tweaking actually raced in competition for a few years. We started with a 2.5 HP Clinton 2 stroke that we opened intake/exhaust ports, ditched the reed stop and ran on menthol alcohol + Steen-C synthetic oil. When the stock rod exited the crankcase we glued the crankcase pieces back together with Plastic Steel, an epoxy based product much like JB Weld and threw in a new high compression piston and billet rod. Thanks for bring back those old memories!

[@jcondon1]

Wow, sounds like a very serious build. Very nice....

[@chrisssmallengines7163]

Having a adjustable carb makes a big difference , the carb can give the engine what it needs . That is why I love the older engines .

[@garyhilder7733]

Wonderful! At 80 it takes me back to age 13 or 14 when I repaired and drove a much more primitive version. Among the many lessons I learned was to spread the happiness around and not stay on the same neighborhood street long enough to cause some old person to call the police. I really appreciate your talent and calm discussion. Thank you!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@Ronl53]

You should save this footage for when your children are older so they can remember that you are the coolest Dad ever. Great video.

[@robertmorin6495]

They will always be able to find it on youtube using youtube search box

[@Ronl53]

@@robertmorin6495 This is true but my point was that they may need a reminder. Kids seem to forget the cool stuff sometimes.

[@AZVIDS]

James what a great video. Glad you were able to fit it in one episode. Your kids will remember that gokart for decades👍👍👍👍

[@manfredstalla8619]

Not always Generator,damned good work Mr.Condon,,

[@paulravitsky2898]

"It's only temporary unless it works" Nice fix for the fuel pickup tube. I'll have to remember that. That third linkage is a rev limiter. Max 3600 RPM for big kids or lower for smaller kids... Good job dad!

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Wow seeing that 5 horsepower engine gave me memories from my childhood. My parents bought us kids a two-seater go-kart and they regretted it day one. We were doing donuts and tearing up the backyard. It was so much fun. Big thing here, there is no seat belt on yours, put one on. Safety is paramount for your kids! Ours didn't have one and it took my sister getting hurt before we finally put one on. By that point we had outgrown it and my parents were happy to sell it for nearly as much as they paid for it haha.

[@jcondon1]

Need to locate an appropriate seat belt. My middle son just rolled our other go kart. Thankfully that one had the seat belt and he had his helmet on. Definitely leaning toward not fixing the torque converter.

[@rudysaldivar4228]

@@jcondon1 Weld an up pipe on it to avoid complete rollovers.

[@motpure629]

Seeing your kids enjoying the dragster, ... priceless 🤩

[@DeadKoby]

We had a briggs motor like that on a leaf bower/stick grinder.........I recall that being a pretty tough engine. Even an old tired go-kart is fun if It runs and drives........ and that's what counts.

[@Testastrettaevo]

I got a Fun Power Briggs for the Christmas of 95 from Kart World. It was my pride and joy. I still have it, it’s mint and still fires off on the second pull. Growing up with these flat heads it’s sad to see parts are going away. The Dingo deserves the Briggs not another predator. Seeing your kids joy riding around brought back all the memories of when I was their age and karting was life.

[@jcondon1]

It is a great combo. I really wanted that Briggs on there. Glad it came back.

[@YukonHawk1]

What a fun video and to see you and your kids having fun is priceless. When you were riding it you reminded me of Mustie1 who is another youtuber who brings things like go carts and mini bikes back to life and then rides them to test them out. Awesome stuff.

[@mwolrich]

love Mustie as well 😉

[@jacquejecker4435]

Yes, mustie always has that great laugh when the engine fires up the first time.

[@5toolman6]

@@jacquejecker4435 Mustie1 vs James Condon, Mini Bike vs Go Kart.

[@YukonHawk1]

@@5toolman6 that would be great to see. 😁😁👍👍👍

[@iantyler4045]

I thought of Mustie straight away. I'll bet he's got a fuel tank buried somewhere.

[@mikesbarn1858]

Nice change of pace. I’ve been looking for one of those to add to my collection. I do big cook outs for the family and I get all of the mini bikes and go karts out for them. I even get my ZT mowers out in case anyone wants to cut my grass lol.

[@ariedekker7350]

First of all, thank you for making and showing this video. I enjoyed looking at it. Seen on 9/15/22 at 3:35 PM.

[@sjz4543]

Regarding the BIC pen bushing that was used for the accelerator cable: It may outlast you! In 1981, my 1969 GE drier was making a racket. Pulled it apart, and found it was the rear drum bushing. No internet then, Saturday nite, wife unhappy, so I cut down a BIC pen bushing, dabbed on some white grease, good to go. I always meant to change it with the right part, but the pen bushing stayed in there until I replaced the drier sometime in the mid ‘90s. True story! Great video!

[@jcondon1]

I think the pen bushing is there to stay on the go kart. It is working well.

[@MitchEllis-dn9lf]

All this work should get a hug, maybe a kiss and definitely a THANK YOU DAD.

[@rossboyd2272]

I had a go-kart when I was young which I pieced together parts from junk off the side of the road . Someone junked a frame the engine was off a rototiller someone junked . Which I got running, by myself when I was 12 . So when my kids were from 6-12 I bought one brand new for Christmas so they too could enjoy life like I did . They used it for years then I gave it to my nephew for his kids . He restored it to new and then it was passed on to another family.

[@mattdomenic4814]

Those 5hp flatheads were almost indestructible. The stock cranks are good for 8K rpm’s all day with a good rod. Ran LTD mods for years on my go kart in the early 90s.

[@giggiddy]

You are shoooooooo right.

[@mgabbard]

Had one of these as s kid back in the late 70's / early 80's. Brings back memories! One of my friends drove it through my neighbors closed garage door and it was taken away as punishment.

[@PabloDiablo682]

I heard the laughture as you came tooling down the front!! Admit it, you loved it??? Yeah, that thing goes as fast as it needs to. I would have given up a couple toes for one of those at his age.

[@er1073]

The smiles worth a million bucks. And your kids enjoyed it too. It was questionable but it seems to be some durable parts that it is made of. Great job and yes I enjoyed the educational aspect of this something new to watch. Thank you. Ed

[@WILD35]

Years ago me and my dad used to have the same go-kart years ago but in red and much more powerful engine I remember those days

[@Paul_Gale]

Memories that will last a lifetime. Lucky kids. Thanks for posting.

[@petersallander6913]

The kids will have a blast with it as I see you did

[@allotmentfornovices8256]

As always my friend perfection my dad used to say the right tool for the right job and you certainly have got them my dad bless him is no longer with us but I very much enjoy watching you at work thank you.

[@davedemo8229]

Excellent I need one. I really hope there is a part two

[@larryreynolds8580]

I always enjoy your videos but this one was a real kick. Love to see the kiddos involved. Thank you James

[@jcondon1]

It’s a lot more fun then a generator

[@somerandomguy3868]

Excellent James as always, your kids will always remember that you fixed up an old gocart and they had an absolute blast with it, plus they're learning how to steer, work the throttle and brake

[@46bovine]

Really cool, James! Now you'll have to find another one so that you and the boy can race each other or go Go-Karting together! Great video.

[@jcondon1]

They already had one. Now they have two

[@gregorypierce6703]

Great to see the helmet being worn and a big smile on the face of the driver!✌✌

[@jeremiahjorenby2275]

Took a cart like that, slapped a predator 212 on it, and suddenly I had a death trap on my hands that easily went 35mph. Probably best for the health of future owners you kept the anemic (for heavy riders like me that is) flathead briggs

[@lot27a]

I remember growing up in the sixties, we had Rupp mini-bikes, in particular the TT500 which utilized this 5 horse Briggs and a dual clutch setup. It was what dreams were made of back then. Hopefully you feel a little of that in this process of reviving this toy. Great stuff James!

[@davidgilpin5200]

CAP I had a blue Rupp Roadster2! It was a blast...

[@Melicoy]

Yes and Subscribe too please its free

[@giggiddy]

@@davidgilpin5200 You guys are killing me!!! I had a purple Roadster 2. Big, bulbous torque converter on the left side and an engine that sat slanted forward, I believe. Man, what a blast from the past. Sure wish I still had it. Cheers fellas!

[@whatdoyouthinktodd]

At least until you realize girls were something more than a pest😂

[@deepsleep7822]

“Live it up. Rupp.”

[@michaeltarasenkoop2389]

A good way to attach the ground or any part use self drill bolts ! No need to drill and use a nut and bolt those self drill bolts work great a new drill bit every time !

[@Farm_fab]

Jim, in all likelihood those tires will have tubes in the tires as they are a two piece wheel. In fact, I've never seen that type wheel without tubes. At least the wheels seem to be in good shape. My go to place for good tires is a scrap yard. These are common on riding mowers. However FB marketplace might be a better choice if the sellers are close by.

[@DIYServiceTech-ij6bl]

You young whippersnappers hot roddin' around in those miniature horseless carriages sure do make a lot of noise. Dang oversized kids! Honestly...I'm just jealous.

[@RoyArmy-WREW918]

After watching the Kids enjoy the go-cart, Part 2 should be watching your son work on the frame and such, start'm young, as I remember working on stuff like that myself back in the day...

[@lestergillis8171]

That gas tank looks SCARY inside...😱

[@trickyrat483]

Great stuff. Was like watching a Mustie1 video. :)

[@ericwalstrand3512]

I just watched mustie this morning doing a go kart. He was having fun with that one.

[@garybarkley2286]

That is so cool to see the kids having so much fun what a great dad you are 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@TomzTrainzandAccessories]

Great job James! You resurrected that Briggs engine! That must be a blast to run around in. Can’t wait to see it all done up and painted.

[@leeandadaelliott]

He's the kind of Dad I wish I could have been.

[@Kenny-rn2xc]

Just what kids like. A cheep thrill and a free ride. Better than a riding lawn mower.

[@PaulMack1249]

Jim, you come across as having the mannerism of a minister, the intelligence of a teacher, and the hands of a surgeon. I really enjoy watching your videos and have learned a great deal. My son is moving and has a number of items that fall right in your wheelhouse. He can’t take them with him when he moves and they will end up in a dump. One is a Cub Cadet rider that starts, runs and cuts grass. It just needs some work on the drive section and a little TLC. There are some other smaller items, such as a power washer and leaf blower that are in need of repair. All have been stored in a dry barn. If you’re interested in these let me know how to contact you and I’ll send photos along with specific lists of problems. I’m only a couple of hours from you and can deliver any/all items. Consider these my Patreon contribution to your continued great videos. Thanks.

[@4Truth4All]

Great stuff James! You had me remembering my first mini-bike and the fun I had riding and working on it. Your family will get lots of enjoyment and laughs with the new toy.

[@toxin911]

great video Jim...brought back lots of memories with my 3 kids and the cart i built for them. same as yours 5 hp fun.

[@larrycleeton]

I had a go kart beginning at age 9 or so. My sister and I put many hours on it. We had to keep modifying it as things broke. We were using it on dirt and it was designed for pavement. It would have been much easier back then if we had access to HF Predator engines.

[@garyalensr]

Awesome job. I'm sure you made your son a super happy son. Your a great dad💯💯. I wish when I was growing up my father had your priorities. The good thing is I learned from his mistakes and became a better father and Gran father than him. Thank you so much for sharing your knowledge. Can't wait for part 2

[@ghettsumm7949]

J-B Weld to the rescue!! Long ago I thought that it was gimmicky, and useless, but I've become a true believer in J-B Weld. I've used it in a lot of repairs, and as long as it's not a high stress item, it holds very well. Good vid James.

[@terrydenny5185]

james you are a good man !!!!!! how your kids can enjoy the go kart and you can watching them having fun its nice to see a dad doing things for his kids. it makes me feel good for you and your kids . it brings back my child hood . keep up the great work james you are a great dad !!!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@robertmorin6495]

Great decision to abandon that steering wheel ground point because it is rust jacked off the shaft. The meter always points you in the right direction thankfully.

[@goodness-mercy]

Awesome! In 1957 (and onward) I used to race my "DartKart" on the flats of Dania Beach. I had the exact/same engine - 5 HP B&S. It was fun watching you put the almost exact same Kart together! I had my doubts that that "mess" would ever run again!

[@johncourtneidge]

Hurrah! All those uncovered whirring bits at the back are very scary, uncovered!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Awesome to see the cart moving under its own power and you look like your having fun i think i seen a smile there @James Condon

[@williamwhitehead8362]

I actually did that myself engine that was all rusted away keep up the good work

[@rjinhobart7748]

I bought my kids a a two-seater Manco years ago. Still got it and it's in pretty good nick. We fitted a front bumper because the front axle bends easily. Haven't run it for a few years though. Now I know how to service that carb/tank. Tks.

[@robertstuckjr2146]

Great Job, I bet your kids will love it for a long time

[@robertgad3269]

The patience of Job, 2.0! Your son is a lucky kid.

[@Ernest_son]

Well done. This might be your best job so far. If you doubt me just ask the kids.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Awesome to see it running on the old carb

[@kaboom4679]

Old yard cart . Brings back memories from being a younger kid . I had a side job in my late 20s , at a go cart track . I could rebuild a Honda GX engine in my sleep . My favorite hobby was turning up the speed on a cart I just serviced and test driving it in traffic , leaving everyone in my dust . I pulled it back in the garage for final checks , turned it down where it was supposed to be , then pulled it into the que with the rest of the carts . I would then walk back to the garage and watch from my workbench , as fistfights broke out over that cart .

[@duaneclarke7411]

Mate that was gold great repair and lots of memory's and heaps of fun just thanks again

[@wildefox1478]

Go-karts are a lot of fun, nice work fixing it up James!

[@alfredocuomo1546]

Time with you children is the greatest time of their lives or as an old adage states “I've learned that people will forget what you said, people will forget what you did, but people will never forget how you made them feel.” You reminded me of all the Bikes, skateboards, motor cycles & cars that my three sons & I have spent building together. Great video.

[@myrandabrown]

Growing up in the 90’s I had two Honda Odyssey Go Karts. One had a 11hp and the other had an 18Hp motor. The 18Hp could go highway speeds. Fun times 😀

[@jackpatteeuw9244]

Drill the fourth hole in the tank ! Use a transfer punch from HF to mark the proper location.

[@francisbarbeau1862]

I don't know who had more fun you or your children!!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Cool little cart. It was fun watching your kids going a little faster... and a little faster....

[@andyhamilton8940]

Love the Mustiesque ending! I admit I thought there was gonna be a generator engine in the back of that thing.

[@mead6754]

great video

[@giggiddy]

Those engines were incredibly simple and virtually indestructible. They don't have plastic gears and cams, etc. like the new stuff has. Can't believe those things are 40-50+ years old already. Boy am I getting old.

[@richardwalters1803]

Look at you the hotrodder, your son will be in his glory

[@outofthinair1]

The smile on the kids faces made all the work worth while GREAT video James ! It brought back a lot of memories with my kids, go carts, mini bikes and cars in their teens. Now my kids are in their 30s and I sure do miss those days.

[@daveschroedersworkshop4479]

James- I noticed you were having a problem getting the old carb off. I have a little set of tools made by a company called Chapman. It has a tiny little ratchet that fits nicely into small spaces. At the college where I worked, the IT guys came to see me looking for just such a tool, so I ordered them a small kit and it worked beautifully for them. Might do the same for you. Great video, brings back a lot of memories for me!

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

I have heard good things about the predator engines, but you can't beat those older Briggs for reliability, and it runs great 👍

[@jcondon1]

Cannot beat the old Briggs flat head, but would not have hesitated to buy a predator if it came to that.

[@brianwood5220]

Great job James. I bet your kids love their fun time with Dad. Thanks for sharing.

[@thadrumr]

WOW seeing and hearing this thing run brings back memories. I had one exactly like this growing up it was such a fun go-cart.

[@jcondon1]

They are great go karts. Glad this one came back.

[@loucinci3922]

Good repair. Looks like fun. Make it safe and have fun! Thanks for sharing

[@rayshutsa6690]

Great fix James!! It is heart warming watching you your kids having fun smiling and having great family time together. This bring back fond memories for me riding 3 wheel ATVS dirt bikes go carts when I was young. Thanks for the great video. ❤

[@giggiddy]

Yep, those 3 wheeled ATVs were so dangerous they eventually stopped making them, but we rode them like lunatics! Lol Ignorance was bliss and man we had fun!!! Cheers

[@andrewgrace4410]

What a great feeling to see these old engines start up🎉 nice rescue 😊

[@ericvaughn1126]

Really enjoyed watching the kids riding it around, Jim. Your daughter especially. She wasn't sure you were done with the mechanics of it all and had to confirm. 😁 I'm sure part #2 will end with it looking and running like new. Lots of good torque converter videos (maintenance and rebuilding) on YT of course. Helped a neighbor with the engine, brakes and then the torque converter on a nice 2 seater Marauder cart with suspension in Spring/early Summer. Had a blast just working on it! Riding it was a bonus.

[@jcondon1]

My son rolled his other go kart recently and that had a fully functional torque converter. Might leave this one as is....

[@yeltonT15]

Always a amazing video i have learned so so much thank you for your time that you spent to explain everything and today's my birthday thus is a great birthday gift thank you