Predator 212cc GHOST Install! Defective?

Today I install Harbor Freight's all new Racing Go Kart Engine. Things do not go as planned but we figure out it! Stay tuned for the tests on this bad boy!!
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[@jordanprysmiki5361]

I'm so glad you pointed out the pulse fitting. I just got my predator ghost in, and the non predator pulse pump I ordered is definitely missing that piece. Ordering today.

[@gavinhunter9051]

What exhaust are you using on the cart looks awesome!!! or is it custom?

[@jm6.6hd36]

Hey buddy 👋 Quick question for ya Where did you get the motor plate from? Im looking for something like this for quite a few time now

[@joshjennings3175]

Hi, wanted to ask when the go kart build tutorial is gonna drop. remembered you posted it on your ig a while ago

[@JacobSherwood]

If only making things simple was… simple. I’ll have a ground up race chassis restomod coming. I know the supply of frames is so low so my main goal is plan + parts list to get more people building themselves🔥

[@dudeman12245]

My ghost motors make the same exact sound. I did a 3ish hour break in and then a 100 mile mini bike trail enduro event. I was running max throttle for like 4 hours with no breaks other than to refill. Still runs great 🤷‍♂️

[@JacobSherwood]

It’s a cam noise! I have a great update video on the way

[@dudeman12245]

@@JacobSherwood that’s what I was thinking being the cam is a little more aggressive

[@matthewj8956]

mine does too! ghost too

[@ruthenian.wisdom]

Aye bro love your videos!! I wanna build one myself and I dunno how to make the chassis. Can you publish the frames dimensions? Pleaseeee

[@dabtech7456]

Considering the dent on the top it looks like it was dropped and possibly bent ot damaged the crank

[@tannerjefferson2178]

The one thing I needed to see, how you set the throttle cable up, was completely cut out. Awesome. Lol.

[@trevinskiking2165]

Hi Tanner...run across & Google Calis Azusa, I think you'll find what you need there , cable fixtures & fittings etc..,have a look they've got an online catalogue...easy still if you fit a mild 22mm bike slider carbs to it if you've got a std predator or 160-196cc- 212cc clone engine, especially if you've disconnected the governor/throttle likeage, fitting a bike slider type carb makes hooking up a throttle cable as easy as fitting on a bike.Cheers from NewZealand.

[@stevet7668]

After you take the plastic governor part off can you leave the other sprocket on the shaft or do you need to remove that to

[@elitt2525]

Always love the video’s

[@JacobSherwood]

thank you

[@nicolec7290]

They have been real good on return’s

[@Ummmmmkay88]

That is sick AF!!!

[@matthewpeter4034]

What's your hub setup for your back wheels?

[@w.o.x.y183]

man i love this build so much

[@JacobSherwood]

she loves you too

[@21banana13]

@@JacobSherwood where did you get your kart ? Because I have been looking for one

[@Qunixy]

​@@21banana13he built it...

[@Scriph]

@@Qunixy he didnt build the frame

[@SIF-vi8qc]

16:22 little spider near the gas can

[@JoseMartinez-yp5qj]

What kind of mounts are you using? Looking to buy one like yours for my kart

[@Irrelevantskill]

what i love is you talk bad about that it "shouldnt" sound like that but put no effort into explaining or showing why.... if it doesnt sound right then crack it open and figure out why. this will be a big help to the rest of the community. just shaking your head and saying it shouldnt sound like that isnt a definite answer to anything.

[@mvgaming1108]

I love the build bro, what frame is this?

[@jackson6752]

Hey where did you buy the motor mount from? and where can I buy the centrifugal clutch?

[@geesocreative567]

Bro i just bought a junker and currently building it up..my color is the same exact color is yours .keep up the good videos

[@lowlifeslides9918]

Try VP 4 cycle fuel. Its ethanol free, 94 octane. I run it in my 212 and its a huge difference. It starts first pull most of the time and I dont even choke it anymore, it runs amazingly especially paired with the Autolite predator racing spark plug. I was blown away by the results

[@AxlMetcalf]

99 or nothin …. Wouldn’t put 94 in my grannies lawnmower

[@lowlifeslides9918]

@@AxlMetcalf Good for you mr know it all, im sure you arent in Cali.

[@AxlMetcalf]

@@lowlifeslides9918 my grannies lawnmower is 🤷🏻‍♂️ it laughs at your peasant juice

[@ledetdillan55]

@@AxlMetcalf when I was younger I used to mix 93 for my yz80 and it was so much better than 87

[@Exploder206]

Run 100 race gas if you can. It's honestly the best for these lil engines

[@terrylindsey6955]

yeah buddy! awsome drifting and nice build! brochacho 's got it going on with this build! just put a super charger on it! plz.plz plz.

[@shaggyshaggadellic-vn1bw]

I'd take it back at the sight of the bent plate. Pretty strong impact to do that

[@armandosotelo4377]

love your tictoks man 👌

[@chrismartin6544]

Hope you have better luck with the new one

[@bret2870]

Hey I was just wondering did you have the stock rod in the motor I just ordered a billet flywheel for mine and I was thinking about replacing the rod

[@JacobSherwood]

Flywheel for sure but the rod should be good. It’s heat treated aluminum

[@kindafunnyfatties]

@@JacobSherwood I’m pretty sure the stock predator 212 rod and the ghost have the same rod. Red beard on KZbin or someone made a video of the internals and it’s scary. Worth a watch.

[@xavierespinosa2372]

Yoooo where did you get the motor mount? Sick build by the way

[@damienmorales6577]

16:21 saw a bug crawling in the back ground 😂

[@thatdudedeven2723]

What is the name of the frame you use or were do we find them ?

[@cocio1231]

Waow cool frame :O

[@pd101]

Can you show how you did the throttle set up to the ghost. I don’t get it how to install to it

[@turdlzz7200]

Where u get the mounting plate from

[@BizWiz]

My ghost quit starting. Did everything g I could, changed coil , then started smoking out of carb , I just took it out and put a tillotson back in it , much happier

[@anthonylong1154]

Where do you buy your frames?

[@ChrisRollins]

Do you have link for the oil fill cap/fuel pulse adaptor thing?!

[@JacobSherwood]

It comes in the accessory kit!

[@willcole1111]

had mines 1st day I installed a torque converter and within an hr of riding the bolt broke off in the crankshaft and became lodged and i couldn't get it out..i just returned it and presto she runs great

[@adamsnyder4330]

I have the same noise on mine haven't taken it back yet im on day 33 ride it almost everyday! Im nit sure if its something wrong but there is alot of slop in crank

[@robdotson4322]

Harbor freight customer service 👍👍

[@anthonyreddy2834]

I have a Honda 240 gx that I wanted to put on a frame I have but the crank shaft is 1" diameter and sticks out 3.5" from case, how much does the Ghost stick out? my motor came from a trash pump so not sure if this was a thing because of that? Great video love what you Do! 🤙

[@dapickle6128]

I have a gokart with a gx240 on it should be fine but couldn’t get mine to move With the governor on it, took it out and it runs about 60 mph

[@anthonyreddy2834]

I've learned alot since Commenting that, made a new engine plate, mounted it, still haven't figured out what gearing it/ me like😂 What gearing are you using?

[@ty13r]

where can i get the throttle cable to hook up for this engine?

[@Dirtbillys]

People that make Videos should answer questions right!! I need that throttle cable too!! We need answers!

[@marcusgarvey7778]

Aye man are u in Bakersfield by any chance??? I'm asking because I heard u say Delano

[@ashes_s3928]

i know whats wrong with it, it aint got no gas innit

[@Legacy75100]

XD

[@joshuajee3609]

What kind of motor mount is that and whered u get it?

[@jordanprysmiki5361]

Do you prefer the clutch over a torque converter for drifting?

[@Jasonkartracing]

It really depends on how your going to build the engine. If you’re going to leave the motor pretty much stock and you have a heavy kart go with the torque converter if you’re doing a engine build with a heavy kart go with the torque converter with a juggernaut. If your kart is light and you’re going to be on the road a lot get a clutch and if you modify the motor with a spicy cam you’ll need to change the spring in your clutch to get the rpm’s up before it grabs cause performance cams raise the torque of the engine to a higher rpm. Most all cutches like max torque and cheap knock offs have a spring to change. If you want a clutch with some adjustments get a bully, viper, cheetah something like that they cost alot but worth it

[@jewys420bikelifejoeyullian6]

The harbor freight in Temecula has a 420cc kit

[@thegraffitiwriterknowsas6821]

2:40 there's lots of predators to watch out for growing up in California

[@jonathantoribio9253]

Bro, what engine mount is that I’ve been looking for it

[@bobbymckinney1264]

Hi I just put a 6hp subaru engine on a moster moto mini bike I have to get a clutch for it,are they a 3/4 size clutch that I need,I. Not sure what size I need?

[@jakebarberena6420]

Hey bro! Quick question. Where do you buy your sleeves for your tires?

[@jacobsebastien3910]

Bro all it is is a piece of plastic pipe Lol'

[@jakebarberena6420]

@@jacobsebastien3910 I know I’ve been looking around construction sites and I find a bunch of 10 inch pvc. But those inner diameter‘s are 9 3/4 and my tire only fits is 9 1/4

[@nickniebauer7325]

How do you hook up the throttle into the carb

[@Drazox569]

hey jacob can you tell me what the exhaust is called i really want it for my personal go-kart

[@a2zeeclipz]

Can you please upload a quick video or youtube short for the Engine mount. Ik its easy but idk how to do it lol

[@Stittyz980]

Awesome

[@eddietrent4697]

I had the first ghost in Owensboro ky, and my cam was 180 out

[@colemarsden2796]

What jets come in those carbs?

[@dylanozuna3934]

I was so excited to see it around my neighborhood 😞

[@ihatebrocoli637]

Hi. Can you put electric starter on your kart.

[@adriandevora9308]

Whats front spindles are you running and wheel specs?

[@TheRewindBros]

Also interested in front spindles, I have the same frame and steering geometry style, just want max angle like his cart.

[@adriandevora9308]

@@TheRewindBros same here.took it all apart to paint and putting back together with the same engine he has.just want angle and wheel specs

[@JacobSherwood]

Bone stock everything excluding an extending pitman arm

[@jacobevans7079]

What is your sprocket size? For axle

[@user-yc2sz6js2d]

Hi, what make or model go kart frame is this one? Where can i purchase one? Thank you

[@Nick1nong]

what seat are you using?

[@sethhannant4036]

Did you ever determine what it is that’s actually making that noise? I just go this engine because my old gx200 had rod issues and made that same noise. Now the new ghost I got makes the same noise but louder!! I just want a motor that sounds like a motor. 😡😫 have you determined a way to fix this clattering? It sounds like it’s banging on the blower housing or cord recoil. Idk. It’s very annoying!!

[@chucotacos661]

Just installed thus engine on my coleman bt200x and makes the same knocking sound and vibration is nuts on it until I hit 19mph then goes away until I some to a stop or I have to slow down but with a Mikuni racing carburetor and a uni air filter and a racing clutch and a straight chain shit hits 70mph

[@tphvictims5101]

16:28 why didn’t you PRIME the carb ? It probably would have started on the second pull.

[@BISIgaming]

Hey I'm curious what castor should be for the best handling when drifting

[@JacobSherwood]

I run 7°

[@trevinskiking2165]

@@JacobSherwood ! From nz

[@6628guitarhero]

Late as hell for this comment... How close does the Corvette bed match up to one of the karts as a body kit?

[@haithamadel8097]

Hey my friend, I am from Egypt and I follow your work very much and admire your Arabic My son himself rides a buggy like yours, maybe

[@RC_Trailblazers]

Welcome to the Predator Ghost Engines, I've only seen videos on them where they shake so bad after a couple minutes of running. For the price of a Ghost Racing Engine and the Accessory kit, I can buy a 10hp Tillitson 212 and save a bunch of money and have better performance.

[@alohabobbylaguna1702]

JUST how long is the break in period some people say 10 hours

[@augustaspu1455]

I have question how.much mm is pvc pipe ?

[@liam.ywg_]

What type of haase frame is that?

[@acostavico2]

I need to know how to install the throttle cable building my first kart and this is the engine I’m wanting

[@angelob2867]

I'm doing the same thing now, did you figure something out?

[@Bennnnik]

was there a spider that crawled over the floor at 16:21? hahahah

[@johnniejackson3182]

How much oil for that engine in ounces?

[@kennethadams9808]

Crank spacers my guy

[@joshuabischoff5258]

Somewhere arround “10.20” if you look at the floor visible between the seat and steering wheel there is a bug running across the floor😂

[@thomasbisbee2396]

Love them socks my dude,,,lol

[@panaplexi5708]

What headlights are those?

[@initial_boyz]

you need to switch the coil out believe it or not it has an rpm limiter you do that you get all the rpm you want when you get anew one jsyk

[@fabi0favarett0]

how did you support a new engine, this chassis is from a normal kart

[@mhwolfking9617]

I hope this one works then the last one

[@jerethubbard5415]

Link for oil fill vent? Briggs parts number?

[@jonathanolguin4516]

Do you use 91 or racing fuel ??

[@matthewbmx1441]

SO COOLL

[@austinwhite_420]

Hey everyone I’m realy in a dilemma. Were do I find pulse for the fuel pump I was thinking the top oil fill but I am not sure. Someone pls help

[@paulshelton4476]

Anywhere to buy cheap pvc? I can only find like 80$ for just 12 inches of it. There’s gotta be a better price somewhere

[@JacobSherwood]

“Because covid” is making that so hard these days!

[@Jayzee21451]

Where can I get one exactly like your go kart😮

[@terrylindsey6955]

awsome kx. in the shop. dirt bike's rule!. but it looks like your a kart man im also a kart man . 4 real!

[@e30maniak]

Yo Jacob! Remeber what ive said about oil 😍 put more😎🇵🇱

[@JacobSherwood]

for sure lol

[@CohenDiesel]

What brand is that exhaust???

[@BIGBOYTACO]

Cool

[@maxstone2566]

Put a billet flywheel in it before you even start it !!.. they put a crappy DANGEROUS cast flywheel in those. don't take any chances, change it out. Those cast flywheel are a bomb waiting to go off.

[@JacobSherwood]

I’ve heard! I’ll be modding one and keeping one stock!

[@rsz90182]

Should go exchange for a new box. I'm sure they'll honor the return policy.

[@einfachja4652]

Where do you have the angle eyes from

[@einfachja4652]

?

[@trevinskiking2165]

??!!

[@applebiter69]

What’s your muffler?

[@faucon4444]

Bonjour. Merci pour ces videos, elles sont top et vous m’avez donner envie de me construire un karting. Je souhaite savoir si on peut avoir ce moteur en france ou savoir si on peut mettre un moteur equivalent? Il faut qu’elle embrayage ? Je ne sais pas quelle chassis prendre en occasion? Avez vous des conseils? Grand merci 💪💪💪

[@kurtissu1612]

What size rear sprocket?

[@JacobSherwood]

12t/60t #35

[@davetyler5671]

does the new engine do the same thing??

[@JacobSherwood]

Yes! Completely normal cam noise

[@TOXIC-hb7rc]

You from Bakersfield?

[@juniorplays9767]

6:05 short story long?🤣🤣🤣