Go Kart Throttle Cable: Linkage and Installation

[@rafaelfajardojr149]

I've built two go karts with much trial and error. after all I've learned i realized that you need to appreciate the patience it takes to understand levers. and this video is the epitome of patience, diligence and basic machines. GREAT VIDEO

[@edgarsofia9807]

I can say this guy is the best instructor and also he's videos are plain and simple

[@terrancemcfarland89]

I love the detail in your video how you explain everything thoroughly, you inspired me to complete my project

[@jordanh2679]

THANK YOU for making this video short and sweet!

[@tonyrivera7719]

Bought a go kart for my son and I and this video was very much needed. Thanks

[@KartFab]

No problemo

[@jaimepadilla9548]

Omg of course lol... Sorry I'm new to the gokart world. Thank you so much for this video. I look forward to more helpful tips! 👌🏽

[@fredahrens6359]

My cart is built in 1975. Soo adding all these updated features is a pain haha. Round tubing is fun to weld.

[@norcal8718]

But what if you have a mikuni slide type carburetor where the little nub on the end will not fit through the housing to slide it out and feed back in? Thanks.

[@rajivkohli584]

great video! my throttle cable snapped and I was wondering how to hook the cable up to the engine. I have a Manco dingo Se

[@moeroberts3663]

Omg just got a go cart and this helped me so much

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Does the Governor control the throttle on idle? Because my black throttle arm on carb isn't in the fully closed position, it's a brand new Tillotson I never started it yet.

[@EclipseOfMusicDJ]

My cable has the ball on one end and bare wire at the other. Do I put the ball end into that pedal hole and bypass the screw entirely, or do I put the ball end in the engine and then wrap the bare end around the screw? I’m new to this and I just finished sandblasting and painting the frame for my Manco Critter and it’s starting to go back together.

[@KartFab]

Ball is typically for twist grip

[@cyangrowsplants3126]

What can I do for the throttle as I will be using a bike engine which I dont think has that part

[@spikemandan]

Where do I get a go cart frame like this in the video

[@donraabe6930]

Hi KartFab, say can you give me that throttle linkage kit part number. I really like that setup. Does it include that spring for the peddle return? Thanks

[@KartFab]

+Don Raabe just click on my article link in the description, it has the links for the cable, return spring, and gas pedal. If you go to the brake section after reading the article it will link to the brake pedal return spring, and brake pedal. Its the first link in the description.

[@lylesloth1275]

what is the retainer like screw called beside the wire stop screw? i cant find it on amazon /ebay, my 212cc engine does not have it. I tried to put retainer screw but no results, pls reply thanks!

[@KartFab]

Look up a parts diagram

[@Trashpandan8]

Hey uh I think the link to the pedals expired could someone tell me what they are or provide a link?

[@christianross6995]

Thanks a lot I had no clue on how to do it!

[@pickleking1176]

What did you use for the bracket that holds the throttle cable housing in place? My dad and I are building a go kart and can’t find anything that works.

[@KartFab]

Use the link in description for link

[@Islaam_isthewayof_life]

How much cc is 7.5 hp engine plz lmk thanks

[@nathanmciver6496]

I mean, that's cool and all! Why am I getting levers with missing parts? I would also like to connect a throttle cable

[@amyespinosa8311]

I love your videos. I bought a very old Go kart for my 8 year old son. I will buy the motor tomorrow and follow your teaching. You are very good at what you do. Thank you. What welder are you using?

[@KartFab]

+amy espinosa it is a MIG welder (any welder will work) millermatic 211 is what I used.

[@nealmcdowell4761]

Can you show how to fix a jamed brake on a motovox mini red go kart

[@minibikemaster5992]

Could you possibly make a video about the return spring

[@KartFab]

+Jordan Smith I did, check out the go kart assembly video I have.

[@minibikemaster5992]

thanks

[@TheRSGarage]

Lifesaver! Just about to do this on mine and was looking for a quick video to help and this did the job! Thank you!

[@KartFab]

Glad it helped!

[@TheWhiteGorillas]

this is the best video for installing trottle cables

[@jaschatz1]

I purchased your plans and built the standard live axle go kart. I replaced the centrifugal clutch with a 30 series torque converter. The wheels seem to spin fine when the kart is raised on jack stands but when I try to ride it, it doesn't seem to be getting enough torque to the wheels to get going. I am using the 60T axle sprocket with the 10T converter sprocket. The tires/wheels(145/80-6) and sprocket are keyed into the axle and I am using locking collars. Any ideas? Thanks

[@KartFab]

What about your engine?

[@jaschatz1]

6.5hp predator

[@KartFab]

Did you loosen the friction nut on the throttle linkage and the throttle stop bolt? Does your throttle lever extend all the way when you depress the gas pedal?

[@KartFab]

Choke off, gas on?

[@jaschatz1]

choke off, gas on and the throttle lever has full travel. The engine runs fine, feels like a problem transmitting power to the axle

[@amyespinosa8311]

The brand of the Go kart is Yerf- Dog 3002. The man that I bought it from had the kart in the weather for years. Can you tell me what kit of hardware I should buy from you web-site that will work with this Kart?

[@KartFab]

+amy espinosa hmm... I would start by looking in the user's manual and searching on google by the part numbers www.bmikarts.com/pdf/3002_b.pdf

[@oxanalangley9131]

Can you or do u have a carb to pedal direct method I have an internal carb slider connection.

[@KartFab]

You just need a different throttle cable

[@nxrative1990]

What return spring do you use, I can't find any information about it

[@KartFab]

Check out kartfab.com and click around for the go kart kit. It has a detailed description of parts

[@christophertompkins3504]

Looking for the throttle cable sup up like this one ...

[@KartFab]

Check link in description

[@butterstik9236]

I am planning on making one of my own using 20" steel rods as the frame and 30" as the axle. I was wondering if making a box for gear and slots for multiple speeds and the throttle cable going to the back of the engine, I still don't what I'm gonna do for brakes but I got other things sorted. The downside is that I don't have pedal acceleration just a gear stick :) Do you like my idea! It's gonna be single seated so it's more aerodynamic and my brother ain't gonna get a joyride with meh lol

[@butterstik9236]

Also do you have any ideas I could use for brakes? I'm on a budget so I'm not gonna spend like a hundred dollars on brake pads or anything.

[@KartFab]

+Subscribe 4 Nothing that's not going to work. You can look into buying an old lawn tractor and fixing it up.

[@butterstik9236]

I've planned it out in notes according to my calculations it should work.

[@KartFab]

Hows that working out for you now?

[@devanshgupta2702]

bro i need a help i want to know how to paint a fibreglass​ sample plz tell this in ur next video its urgent

[@1theheightofparadise]

so my engine "7hp duromax" has a turtle mode and a rabbit mode plus the throttle. there arent things like this to attach my cable to. any tips?

[@KartFab]

+Jonathan the lever that you move between turtle and rabbit should have holes for these things. Check your users manual for "remote throttle" setup.

[@1theheightofparadise]

there was a hole i noticed that had a screw but i thought it wasnt for this purpose ill check the manual. thanks for the reply!

[@Justinjeyakrishna]

Why does my choke act as an accelerator and it’s a new engine 😩😢

[@terrikachyna2]

Can you use a throttle cable as a braking cable too? Or is it too different cables.

[@KartFab]

+Terrika Principato it's not very safe to use a thin throttle cable to brake, because it can break. Ba dum tiss.

[@terrikachyna2]

+KartFab oh alright thanks

[@g8ingaround272]

I followed all your steps to a T and my gas pedal still isnt moving the lever.. would that be becuause a spring ?

[@KartFab]

Can you move the lever by hand? The friction but might be tight

[@g8ingaround272]

KartFab yes. Everything on thr engine moves freely. The cable is still a bit long would that affect it ? Pushing the gas has no response on the engine.. shorter cable more tension ?

[@KartFab]

You don’t need to shorten the cable, just pulll the cable through the hole in the cable stop until it’s tight and tighten that locking screw down

[@g8ingaround272]

Ahh ok

[@ozan3065]

what if we want to use manuel engine how to set up clutch pedal ?

[@KartFab]

Very carefully

[@cjholcombe6907]

can you do a video on go kart ratios

[@jdxfilmz8143]

Does the car kit bundle get delivered to the uk ?!?!

[@KartFab]

you can try checking out with the kit to estimate shipping. If it will go through, then yes. If it stops you, it wont. Some places out of the USA dont let you ship engines, so that might hang it up if you get the engine added.

[@alexehhhh]

Only problem here is I am using a 5.5hp Briggs and scrap iron engine from a rpto tiller and the throttle is all backwards and goofy 🤦‍♂️

[@grimalpha9874]

I need help please reply I have 212cc predator engine but I can't find a clutch or nothing I have the pure engine

[@KartFab]

google is your friend, or just click here amzn.to/2rdVbZz or here amzn.to/2qqxhJM

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

im a big guy and i keep trying to design an off road go kart but everything i keep coming up with just seems to big but then when i try to downsize it i feel like im losing things i want to keep this is harder than it looked

[@KartFab]

hmm, the struggle is real haha. im 6'3" and 240 lbs. Its a balancing act for sure.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@KartFab im also 6'3 but im 425lb but i also want to be able to load about 200lbs of bags for camping as i live in CO and we have tons of public trails that go for hundreds of miles but it seems the smallest i can figure is about 7 long 3-1/2 wide and about 4-1/2 tall on the cage to get all the thing i want and i dont ever plan on going over 35 MPH one thought i was having was 2 inch square tube for the main base frame then 1" square tube inch cage but 2 things i keep coming back to is i dont think a 1" axle will work for supporting the frame me and 200 pounds of kit even if i cut it down to 50 pounds of kit and 2 i have no idea how big of an engine i will need to push all that weight im kinda leaving the realm of go kart and dipping into small buggies i do plane on have 4 bearings in the back to stop the axle from flexing on the sprocket i already have a fresh 18 HP electric start engine do i need to go bigger in your opinion? it not going to be doing anything but pulling me thru trails and up a few hills no ripping or jumping what do you think i can do to cut this down other than the obvious me losing weight i'm already working on that

[@KartFab]

@@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980 be careful with the thickness of the steel, if you go too thick its just dead weight. if its an 18 hp make sure its a legit 18 hp (honda gx610-620 or briggs vanguard v twin) those duromax "18" hp engines are actually somewhere around 13-14 hp. The axle really isnt going to be a big deal, what is a big deal is how far from the bearing support you have the wheels set to. You want the wheels as close to the bearing/support as you can get them. If you dont want to go with a 1" live axle, you can always step it up to a solid 1 1/4" used in race karts. There are different qualities of axles as well. I have had good luck with the asuza flex-pruf axles.

[@KartFab]

@@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980 if you are going industrial 4 stroke at 18 hp the 40 series with the biggest driven unit (iirc its about 8" diameter) will be all you really need and just do the math for gearing. You would probably even be ok to gear it for 40 mph with true 18 hp.

[@Friedrich-Wilhelm-1980]

@@KartFab well the 2 inch i was thinking of using is 14g is that overkill? lol and my "18" hp engine is a duro/max looks like ill have to figure something else out ill try the duro/max first since its already unreturnable and ill keep my eyes out for a good deal i mean im ok with low gearing for a year to get my head around it then upgrade it later i mean the whole point of making this it to distract myself from food and hopefully get down to about 280 that said the bearing will be right off the frame and and i plan to have the wheel as close as safely possible im also toying with the idea of using dirt bike wheels because i already have them and they are in good shape OR i have a set of 4 old honda quad rims that would need rubber

[@alfredoholguin2766]

What size of bolts do u use

[@Dannymclovin]

Hi I hope you really reply I could use some info im planing to use a 212cc predator do you happens to know how much space id need to weld like a foot by a foot as an right angle or is that too much or too little?

[@KartFab]

+LOLitzDanny I have no idea what you are talking about. Please explain in complete sentences.

[@Dannymclovin]

***** my question was , can you tell me what the measurements for the mounting section of the 212 engine are like where the bolts go? thank you

[@KartFab]

Oh ok now that makes sense. The bolt mounting pattern is found in the users manual, just get on harborfreight.com and select the engine section, look for 212cc and then the manual is right there to look at as a pdf.

[@Dannymclovin]

***** thank u so much

[@vaishalikankal906]

does go power sports give delivery to india??

[@yannickschuler7284]

At what max. Speed can this engine accelerate the März?

[@mulberryshiremush1902]

Excellent and informative, thanks guys.

[@squarebodyseth5986]

Hey kartfab, when i installed my throttle cable and tested it it was way to hard to press it, i accidently put to much force on it and it snapped. any ideas of why this happened? also i am not using the kit you provide.

[@KartFab]

I'd start with the throttle arm on the engine. Can you move the lever on its own? There is a friction nut that needs to be loosened. After pulling the lever by hand it should return automatically. Next I'd make sure the go kart throttle cable can move freely within the housing. Once you have all that straightened out, move to the pedal. You might need to buy a decent cable. The cables I use on all my karts are the Manco style and are the best type to use IMO.

[@squarebodyseth5986]

***** I can move the throttle arm on the engine. and i can move the cable through the housing. I guess i can try a new cable

[@KartFab]

Just make sure there is some type of pedal stop on it. You might have just pushed the pedal too far.

[@squarebodyseth5986]

***** But i cant push it at all xD

[@amyespinosa8311]

My name is Javier. Thank you, for shearing your wisdom. You have a very special gift.

[@pancaketusday5506]

Where did u get the gas and brake pedals with the cables

[@KartFab]

+T,J, Whiting link to article in description or kit. You can select just the pedals from the kit link.

[@richizaleta2063]

What measures Hoye

[@locodice787]

Very helpful, thank you!!

[@godwinflow60]

What engine is that

[@luanbatera]

It makes how many kilometers for 1 liter of gasoline? (Miles)

[@KartFab]

+Irmãos Batera it depends on a number of factors.

[@fishertech]

The issue for me seems to be that the pedal travel is not enough to pull the cable enough to give the kart enough throttle

[@KartFab]

Out the cable higher up on pedal for more throttle throw

[@vaishalikankal906]

how to make the kill switch??

[@brodiegthomson1350]

Could I do this but with bike brakes ???

[@KartFab]

I have used bike brake cables for my go kart throttle cable before. They work, but they dont tend to last as long as the real deal, throttle cables (especially the manco ones) are built with much thicker cable and do tend to last a very very long time.

[@StupidEarthlings]

I feel like those pedals should be reversed, so the arc is "toward the operator". It also stops your foot from hitting the 'side bar' when you stomp it quickly.

[@musiimentajames6770]

Thank you 💕 for sharing this information

[@Spiker9969]

It was a very helpful video. Keep the hard work going.. Great video

[@KartFab]

+Eisa Furniturewala Thanks!

[@joeleakins4275]

Got a honda GC160 works great

[@randomxfix334]

Great video thanks for the information, really simple and very helpful.

[@Vic-fh9nl]

I am building a cheap one but the throttle cable and pedals are very expensive

[@KartFab]

you will be in for a surprise when you find out how much tires, engine, rims, seat, steering wheel, drive wheel, brakes, steel, and paint cost :-)

[@AustinGeary]

KartFab learning that now! :(

[@souravbisai9740]

How to add reverse gear function?

[@KartFab]

F N R gearbox

[@souravbisai9740]

How to assemble the gear box ?....

[@KartFab]

@@souravbisai9740 buy and assemble with the provided instructions?

[@snostalgics]

thanks mate, i needed an explenation about the pedal for a project, thank you

[@KartFab]

no problem

[@xaviertrahan6820]

Do you use a stick welder?

[@KartFab]

I used to, sold it though.

[@JonathanAshworth50]

Is the linkage the same for a 420cc predator?

[@KartFab]

yeah

[@Ranjha_ji]

what engine you have used and where can I find this...

[@KartFab]

link in description

[@bigbill5792]

did you modify the engine

[@KartFab]

No mods. It's 100% stock

[@bigbill5792]

how much dose one of these cost

[@KartFab]

The different go kart kits are here www.gopowersports.com/go-kart-kits/#aid=2986

[@donraabe6930]

Got it thanks... Is that company pretty decent to deal with

[@KartFab]

+Don Raabe yeah, the pedals they make are proprietary and aren't some cheaply made parts. Same with the throttle cable. Its all heavy duty, quality stuff that will last for years and years.

[@johnwright2334]

What size wrench did you use

[@johnwright2334]

For the friction nut

[@KartFab]

its 10mm for friction and 10mm for the other one. This is true for honda, clone, and predator engines.

[@johnwright2334]

+KartFab thx

[@richizaleta2063]

what sizes did you yous?

[@KartFab]

+Richi Zaleta what do you mean?

[@redneckengineering7739]

Great videos man loves your channel ! Me and my buddy just started a channel hopefully one day we can get up there at your level lol.

[@KartFab]

im just some dude on youtube, so you can already be at that level haha

[@redneckengineering7739]

+KartFab well I mean the level of your channel .

[@KartFab]

Just wait until next weekend. I finished editing this race video that just blows it out of the water man.

[@redneckengineering7739]

+KartFab can't wait !! We just ordered the parts to build our first trike on camera

[@LuxxyHD]

I didn't get a wire stop and a cable holder

[@KartFab]

that stuff comes on the engine new (if you are talking about a predator 212cc engine)

[@LuxxyHD]

KartFab yeah that is what I thought but it didn't come with that and it was brand new that's weird

[@ms.arunkumar9577]

plz,,,,,tell the engine name and tyre name ? plz tell me

[@KartFab]

Please scroll up to the video description, and click on the free plans page, then you can download the plans there. Once you download the plans, you will notice that they are very detailed and will actually give you the answers you are looking for.

[@bigbill5792]

Merry Christmas God Bless

[@DavidDallman]

Thank, this really helped me :)

[@KartFab]

glad to help

[@trudybergen3510]

@@KartFab what Is the nut that you put the throttle Thu in the engine arm

[@jaythegamer5428]

Thank u for this video u have a new subscriber

[@KartFab]

No prob and welcome!

[@bigbill5792]

i would like to buy a frame

[@Ben-bg2db]

For how much

[@chevyman4159]

Great video

[@KartFab]

+Chevy Man thanks!

[@antonioramires361]

This is exactly it

[@bigbill5792]

thanks helped a lot

[@KartFab]

No problem. Merry Christmas.

[@pirateboi7677]

I really need to fix my go kart

[@dbz739921]

I went straight to the comments after I saw the welding

[@asifasse2201]

where i can buy all these parts and requirements . truely the video is aaaawwwwwwwwwwwwwwsssssoooooommmmmmmmmeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

[@KartFab]

Link in description

[@jackhearn0633]

Nice

[@allenglancy1576]

Tnx a Lot

[@allenglancy1576]

What Is The Name Of the Cable That U Use in The Steering ?

[@KartFab]

+Allen Glancy check the link in the description for the name

[@allenglancy1576]

+KartFab ooh Tnx A lot......i m sure to make one with ur help!

[@mlodziutki6253]

Nice :D

[@bigbill5792]

hi

[@bigbill5792]

ok

[@muhammad_565]

which engine is this

[@KartFab]

Predator 212