G1 Clone Build: Vegas Carts 440

[pachanga90]

Cool Build!!Get a piece of tube atleast the same thickness that will fit inside your swing-arm.You will want atleast 3-4" inside each section,drill a couple 3/8"-plug-holes vertically and horizontally(maybe 2 top and bottom,2 on sides,You can drill right thru,but stagger the vertical and horizontals.Then weld the joint as well.

[slonomo]

I thought I'd slip fit inside by 3" each side. Fully weld the seams. Then drill 4 3/8" holes, staggered, through the outer tubing, near the ends of the inside tube. Weld the plugs, and fully weld the seams.

Any risks using sched 40 black steel pipe? I figure its way thicker than the .125 stock tubing, and it's way easier to find around here. I know it's not structural steel, but it's not exactly soft metal, right?

To order DOM in the right size for my application, it would cost me over $60 plus shipping for a 4 ft section. Black steel pipe would cost less than $20 at HD.

[turn-n-burn]

Slo it is rumored to be in the 30 hp range. I hope he's right! I ordered it assembled just because I don't have much spare time anymore. It didn't cost much at all to have it put together. I thought the invoice said $50... It will be here Wednesday. I might have to bolt it down to the bench and get it lit up!

[danman]

Looking great, slo!

I can't wait to see what that swing arm looks like all done and bolted in!

[Field6565]

Originally Posted by slonomo

I got the valved lapped. It's hard to see in the crappy photo, but you can see the dull area in the second valve photo. I didn't have to lap it for very long, maybe 2-3 minutes of actual spinning time.

I also attempted to drill and tap the carb isolator to install the 1/8 nipple for the pulse line. Didn't go so well. The funny thing is that I totally read Geoff's thread where he says they break all the time. Shoulda just ponied up $15 for the ready to roll model....

Alright Slo.... Another G1 clone build begins! I just got my clone running today. I wanted to add that I also ran my pulse line off of the intake using my stock G1 fuel pump. I drilled it at 3/16 and used a piece of brake line with a 90 degree bend in it. I used some epoxy to hold it in place. It's working great. No overflow at idle and does not seem to be starving for fuel.

[TheNewGuy]

Lookin good man!!

[1989Marathon]

Nice write-up Slo!. Keep the pics coming. I believe you are on the right track in your search for extra torque.

[sho305]

Count me in Slo, trying to get my cart home for winter but not here yet. Let me know if I can help w/your build.

[slonomo]

Thanks everyone! I'll be getting some work done on it this week and weekend since I'm off work....YEAH!!!! I'm too excited about this. My wife just doesn't understand....LOL! She's like..."Isn't it too cold outside (18 deg this morning) to work on that thing?" I said "That's what propane is for!"

[Field6565]

Originally Posted by slonomo

Thanks everyone! I'll be getting some work done on it this week and weekend since I'm off work....YEAH!!!! I'm too excited about this. My wife just doesn't understand....LOL! She's like..."Isn't it too cold outside (18 deg this morning) to work on that thing?" I said "That's what propane is for!"

Problem is that she just got moved down the priority list. Wait until she needs you to go outside and do something for her when it's 18 degrees out and you put her off....Then you'll be in some deep $hit! I have a woodburning stove in my garage but don't always light it if I'm running out to tinker with my cart for an hour or so.