Manco Dingo Go Kart Revival (Part 2)

This is the second video on this Manco Dingo 285 Go Kart. A subscriber offered to give me this Dingo Go Kart after fixing his generator. It was in really rough shape and had not been in working condition for some time. By the end of the first video, the go kart was running and driving. But there is a lot more to do. The frame has severe rust and pitting, the driven pulley is not working, the seat is rotted out and the tires are leaking.
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Briggs 5hp Horizontal Shaft: 136212-0016-02 95091127
Manco Dingo Model 285 (285-207 / 285-04)
Comet TC88 Torque Converter
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[@barmanvarn]

Gotta love it when you hear your dad say “I think we can make it faster”.

[@merrymanrc]

I think mom would say no

[@johncourtneidge]

Oh yes!

[@greghanlon2235]

Loved that laugh of joy your son made before saying, "It's soooo fast." Dad of the Year Part II. Nice work James.

[@gregadondad]

For around 10 dollars do yourself a favor and buy an angle grinder from harbor freight… every tool you can imagine for descaling, sanding, grinding, surfacing .. and ten time easier to use tan a drill with a wire brush attachment… you can enjoy doing restoration

[@johncourtneidge]

And please buy the driver some gloves.

[@nicklutz61]

Maybe a bit unrelated to this particular video, but a big thanks from us Floridians affected by hurricane Ian. Our family, 4 homes, are all without power, but thanks to James and his videos, we are all running on generator power at the moment. Thank you James! ❤

[@navvet4518]

Peace brother from Ft. Myers!

[@loucinci3922]

Best of luck from Fort Lauderdale!

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Hope your hanging in there From South Miami

[@beestingsouch5299]

James, wanted to thank you. I was able to fix my father-in-law’s. generator with a hurricane bearing down because of your vids. I started watching your vids, not because I fix anything, but because I found them very relaxing. Apparently, after watching like fifty vids, it is equivalent to taking a small engine repair class. 😂Anyway, cleaned a plugged carb (jets and needle), fixed a plugged shutoff valve, cleaned out the dirty tank, and adjusted from no load 54Hz to 61Hz. Father-in-law was missed, fortunately. Thanks!!

[@jcondon1]

Very nice

[@johncourtneidge]

@@jcondon1 yes!

[@paultice610]

Great job James saving another machine from the shredder

[@aboveaveragejoe6291]

I have mig welded professionally a few years ago and I think just for your second time welding you did a fantastic job!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. I have another challenge soon involving and exhaust system and thin metal. Hoping it works out.

[@zappy6782]

Just turn your wire speed up a smidge. Your getting a ball at the end of your wire. Other than that it looks good!

[@kpdvw]

What a good dad you are James, the kids break it and you fix it.... That thing is better suited for a paved flat track

[@Jim-ie6uf]

This has been the best series of videos you’ve ever done. You and the kids will always remember the carts. Y’all be safe.

[@heikovanderlaar3780]

Getting that tube in there looked like a lot of fun.

[@oldodger]

From one Dad to another....The things we do for our kids ! With my two sons, it was ride on lawnmowers I kept running for them...I built trailers to haul yard waste etc....they loved them and learned to drive on them and.....handle backing up trailers to boot !!! I don't regret any of it. Cheers Dad ! 😉

[@jamesfitzgerald2361]

Reminds me when I was younger we had Go-Karts mini bikes always something. Working on them had a lot of fun.

[@Bassguitarist1985]

Great Job James! Miss my go kart when I was a kid. My parents however do not. We RUINED their yard doing donuts and made a dirt race track. Good memories ha!

[@tubemember21]

I can't think of a better way to waste 90 minutes on a Thursday morning. Always enjoy your videos!

[@parvirdee9957]

I think we need a James and Mustie1 drag race!

[@Rev-D1963]

That would be epic!

[@GuysPlayingWithTools]

Great rebuild. It started as an outline of a cart and came out really nice

[@THEFALCON58]

Hi James, nice job, the kids are going to be speed demons,

[@satguy]

This series made me smile of memories of a forgotten past, thank you.

[@idontneedaname85]

Your welds look fine man. Thanks for posting.

[@seastacker8582]

Those welds look just fine for what they are. I’m at the same level you are. To me if they hold the metal together with good penetration, I take that as as win. Remember….”A grinder and paint will make you the welder you ain’t” 😂

[@MitchEllis-dn9lf]

James, you’ve been holding out on us. Your welding skills have improved significantly. LOL THEY TRULY HAVE.

[@chucktrotter9699]

10.1.22 Great video James. When my brother and I were younger we made 2 carts out of whatever we could fine. Square tube, round tube, conduit. Went to the cart shop and got axels, disc brakes and sprockets. Went to the motorcycle junk place and picked up 2 honda 125 4 stroke motors. Hookup up a twist throttle on the steering wheel. Clutch and brake foot pedals. Gas tank out of plastic quart or so stuff that we found. Tires and rims of different sizes. Battery and rectifier and on off switch. Made it all work and was so much fun driving them around on gravel roads even in the winter.

[@jcondon1]

Very nice

[@antoniohuertas8909]

I love how meticulous you are with everything you touch. I can appreciate your patience and passion on these projects. I'll be building a kart for my grandson in the very near future. Grat job as always, James!

[@jamesmoe]

I think you would get your money's worth from a Harbor Freight sand blaster .. wire wheels can only do so much. Fantastic video series.

[@garyalensr]

You sir are absolutely awesome!!! You definitely deserve father of the year.. Great job and video

[@slidewaze]

Loved the ending scenes of this video. Big dad smiles over here. Nicely done James!

[@MrKidi39]

Always love James In the am with my tea

[@mountaineer1438]

DAD OF THE YEAR!!!!!!!!!!!!🐐😂🤣👍🏻

[@mgabbard]

1:19:30 - Success! What a blast those were to ride when we were kids.

[@markwiley9516]

I didn't think you was going to let the kid's have all the fun great job again James 👏 👍

[@johnfoster6194]

Way to go dad. Had a buddy back in the day with a cart that had a Clinton E65 engine. Scary to drive that fast in a go cart. Have fun.

[@mikesbarn1858]

Your children are going to have so much fun on it. My children and grandchildren love the karts and mini bikes I have.

[@geraldharkness8830]

brilliant your kids love it and dad as well i reckon!

[@Ernest_son]

Good job. Your young son got you to complete the job and be your test driver too. Top it off with a young clear eyed inspector for the paint job. You cant get better than that.

[@knowone6214]

Hats off to ya James........anyone else would have sent it to the land fill....LOL

[@chavescrave]

Jim your vidoes never disappoint. It was lovely to you interacting with your children on this one.

[@richardwalters1803]

Great to see you doing some Fab work

[@allanarndt3047]

Another tip for you! Try using Rust Reformer/Converter,it’s a liquid you apply to rusted metal after wire brushing to remove any scale.The Reformer then converts any left rust to a paintable rust free surface! It works great on frames & basically any rusted surface without the need for sandblasting. Your kids will benifit immensely from the knowledge gained from you! Great job.

[@ericd2791]

the joy of him saying it so fast, i never will forget that. reminds me of my son, as he loves his go kart. but he wanted his fasted.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Dingo cart looks like brand new now almost as good As in the 80s

[@venenareligioest410]

What a treat 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

[@JamesSmith-jr2rc]

James you sir have a great voice. I enjoy your videos very much.

[@myrandabrown]

The chrome valve caps were a nice finishing touch 😂

[@vdpeer]

That laughter was GREAT!

[@MrJmattr3]

I’m 49 with a Harley and new side by side and now I want one of these!

[@martynbuzzing3327]

Becoming quite the project. Lots of fun for little kids and big kids alike..

[@DavidWilliams-rn6uq]

Love the “Wow” from the kid when the first red paint hit the roll cage!

[@jcondon1]

Funny, I never heard that until now...

[@MrClickbang357]

Very nice job reviving an oldie but a goodie! I particularly liked that you used primer before painting - makes for a better longer lasting paint job!!!

[@AZVIDS]

Your babies got a Dingo….better than the Dingo’s got your baby!😉

[@bosnchad]

Just love to watch you work and what a beautiful place you showed us in this video.

[@waynebrundidge206]

I did not get to see this video when it first came out. The things you do for your children are amazing I enjoyed watching it all. even your turn.

[@TimTurner115]

I'm glad you got it to go fast. Wonderful video. A little hard for me to watch and putting tubes in tires. I'm just an old tire and mechanic guy. But you succeeded that's what counts. Thank you sir

[@artpatronforever]

Popping one bead of the tire first and putting the tube inside and then putting the tire bead back on the rim again is the way to make that much easier. Talcum powder is used as a lubricant on the rubber just like powder on rubber gloves. Same thing is done on bicycle and motorcycle tires and other tubed tires.

[@matthewjohnston1400]

This is the best small engine channel on KZbin.

[@seansysig]

James Go Power Sports is a great source for your go cart parts!

[@billabernathy1541]

Wonderful video and great job, James. What a nice break from generators, especially the joy from your son. He (and you) will never forget this one. Thanks for sharing a bit of your family life.

[@Rumba1972]

Hahaha, A dingo i had one it must be atleast 33/34 years ago when i was 16/17 years old, I had so much fun on this back then. I love it seeing you fixing this up, My respects to you and your son... 👍

[@larryreynolds8580]

What a great finish of a rehab for the kiddos. Adore the official roll cage inspector!! Nice part 2, thank you James.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Red and black look amazing

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

That matte black looks good 👍

[@allanarndt3047]

A tip for the future if you need to add a tube while on the machine,pull the outside bead out over the outside of the rim as if you where changing the tire. The tube will go in soooo much easier! Also use plenty of lube. I see a lot of fun for your son!

[@joecook8537]

Good Dad Jim I know those kids are happy....

[@piconano]

Trash + hard work + Skills = Treasure.

[@dozerman53111]

Now thats a video for young and old. Your sons fun meter was pegged out. These are the memory makers !! Great job.

[@Ronl53]

I think that big kid had a good time as well. 🙂

[@Rorschach1024]

if memory serves, when this go-kart was new, all of the roll cage was covered with what was essentially pipe insulation for safety. but that would have held water and dirt in contact with the frame accelerating corrosion.

[@martyb3783]

Man you could hear the excitement in your sons voice! It made me smile. Great Job!

[@ninaevans4501]

Keep them generator repair vids going good buddy, much appreciate your good hard work on these machines. You teach us so so much. Wayne Brill & Nina Evans (Ipswich, Suffolk, UK) MANY THANKS 👍👍👍👍👍👍😊😊😊😊

[@jasonstarnes3838]

A grinder and paint makes ya the welder u ain't!!! This coming from a certified pipe welder, great work as always. Enjoyed the change of pace on the go kart project. Very cool indeed!!!

[@jcondon1]

Thanks

[@skeeet5758]

Boy that smile when that thing was running right you hear me

[@BenMitro]

Enjoyed that thoroughly!

[@johncourtneidge]

Nice work Dad! Thanks Bill!

[@jimlaxdal9023]

I had the very same go cart for my son when it would do 36 mph we ME driving it! That cart will really move with a 70-80 lb person driving it. Awesome job dad 👍 your child will remember this forever

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Coming along pretty well

[@kidcasco1966]

Great stuff! Thank you. When drilling steel, a liitle cutting oil helps.

[@radimkolar2270]

Great job! Made me wish for a great dad like you

[@jefflary5457]

I am only at the halfway point but had an idea about the stuck rear wheels. Losen each axle nut a 1/2 turn soak it down with PB Blaster and let the kids use it. Re -apply the PB every time you think of it, eventually the wheels "should" break free on their own. Love the content you make keep up the good work. JeffinMaine

[@arthurbiringer5676]

Great resuscitation on all counts!

[@watermanone7567]

Great job Jim: The kids will love having that to ride. Thanks for the video.

[@kd2eat]

James, you missed a great opportunity to say "It's running great! thanks for testing. Now I can sell it!" Yanno, just for the evil Dad humor of it all! hehe. It looks super fun!

[@kenjohnson5498]

i always use a 2x4 and my truck to remove seated tires by driving on the board. works most of the time

[@wesleypulkka7447]

James, very good video as usual! Thanks for your calm, cool and collected approach to work that needs to be done. You are an inspiration!

[@markvincenzo4672]

Really enjoy your videos. learned a lot and especially when you do something other than a generator. This series on the Kart was great, funny and your kids must love you! We are going to build one for my niece this winter and got a lot of good ideas from your videos. One aspect of all your videos that we really like is that you focus on the job and not yourself. Other KZbinrs could learn an important lesson from that fact.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks for noticing. I completely agree. Not about me.

[@AntonioClaudioMichael]

Welds don't look bad at all great work @James Condon

[@jayjudd6518]

How much fun for the kiddos. Your number one Dad I’d say . Wondering about how mom feels about her babies?

[@deltabravo2810]

God bless your kids for you. I am sure they will grow to become a great people. Regards

[@michaelschumacher3702]

Nice job welding, you did prep work, which so many "online experts" skip. That may not have been a high-end welder, but neither was the Italian made machine I got from Eastwood Co. some 30 years ago. The welder and I handled an entire Mustang unibody without any real issues, although I did start with parts that no one would really see!

[@landiahillfarm6590]

Git to those RIMS!!!

[@wildefox1478]

Pretty cool, very nice work restoring that kart James, that thing looks fast!

[@67mlb67]

Nice work James! You can gauge your success by the excitement of your son!

[@jeremybuckway]

You make ryobi look good. Pretty impresive.

[@andrewgrace4410]

Your a good Papa, great work James 😊

[@YukonHawk1]

Cool machine. You and your kids will be having more fun again 😁😁Mustie1 would be proud of you. The best is hearing your son's exuberance 😀😀😁😁🥰

[@davidbohner2061]

Love the chrome valve caps! 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️✅✅✅✅✅

[@spaceinvadertoo]

you did better welding on that then ninty five percent of us would ever be able to do in our lives. Good job.

[@jcondon1]

Thanks. Only welded a few times since. Really enjoy it.

[@rayshutsa6690]

This was a awesome video on the go cart. Love the red and black colors you chose. You did the repairs to perfection. Nice job on the engine and adjustment on rpms. It sounds great and looks crazy fast. Love your channel and content keep up the great work. Always learning something new. ❤🇨🇦

[@turbobus6731]

Great job for only the second time you’ve welded! I always used to tell people “ I didn’t say I made good lookin’ welds, I said I was a good lookin welder “!

[@tomlee7966]

great job great memories with your boys love it

[@jamesbarrie2458]

Great work James and the little guy loved it.

[@gregorypierce6703]

Very cool! Seat belt & Gloves for safety.😎😎✌

[@andrewgranholm9041]

You’re an amazingly talented guy. I really enjoy your videos. Thanks.

[@theadar53]

Thanks for these videos, your fun to watch the the things I learn. May not be able to use the knowledge now that I am 70 but, " I know it" now. :)