BARN FIND - Small buggie for 150$

Buddy found this buggy locally and he was excited to buy it, was very cheap, but the condition was unknown. Nobody really knew when it was moved last and apparently it had some issues with the reverse gear/lever, he bought it and we hauled it to my place to see if we can get it running and maybe put to work. I never really found enough time to really dive into this one so it just sat for months and thus i'm making a update about this thing.

Table of content:

00:00 Buggy transport
04:50 Checking it out
09:18 Oil change
10:30 Start attempting
16:00 Reverse gear assembly
19:15 Hand brake
23:00 Bleeding brake lines
25:20 Test drive 1
30:00 Fixing reverse brackets
41:15 Installing a ball hitch
45:00 Test drive 2
50:05 After many months

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[TsunauticusIV]

Stuck float/needle valve will cause the crankcase to fill with fuel. Take apart the carburetor and make sure the float is not full of fuel and can still float. Clean the needle and seat to ensure it still seals well. Then put together and see if it works. Sometimes you need to make small adjustments to the bowl to stop the fuel in time. But cleaning and ensuring the float still floats… should get it most of the time.

[ollilehtonen]

Hi. I've wrestled with these things and those kinds of carbs alot so here's a couple perhaps helpful notes:

-The non-existant idle is a sign of the pilot jet being clogged (duh).

-The flooding is due to the needle & seat and/or floats being bad, as many people have already said.

-The plugged-off hose is a vacuum line for an automatic fuel valve, which has been replaced with a regular tap-type.

-The round thing on top of the carb with the broken hose is a Coasting Valve. It detects high vacuum in the intake (occurs when releasing the throttle at high RPM) and dumps more fuel in to prevent running lean.

-The missing hoses are probably fuel overflow and drain lines.

-the electric component on the carb is a solenoid enricher, it should click open when cranking and release when you let go of the starter button.

-The stalling on throttle is a sign of the carb vacuum slide being sticky.
These Constant Velocity, or "CV" carbs NEED the proper amount of intake vacuum to operate properly, and that's why it instantly shuts off at the end when you touch the throttle with the airbox removed.

-The CVT weights being stuck can also cause stalling. The kart seems to work better in reverse, because reverse is geared lower. Maybe focus on the carb for now, though.

-Best course of action is to take the carb off, clean the jets and the coasting valve and the slide. The slide should move without major "bumps" when pushed, and lower all the way down to idle position gently, by itself, when released.

[timmyglass]

Take the carburator off and take all the jets out, put it in your ultrasonic cleaner and clean it, make sure the float isn't full of fuel and the needle and seat are ok

[silentdeath]

Your front brake calipers are on the wrong side. The bleeder should be on top.

[vincentgijzel]

Bonus video, yay!! I know it will be more often a midweek video, but still feels like bonus to me.🤣

[robertdonaldson]

Amazing find.
Hello from one hatched in Fort Gary, Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada in 1952.
October 8th, 2024

[dougdavidson]

" And somehow that arrow will end up in my a$$!" I feel ye Andris. Thanks for all ye do here on the Tube. Take care & stay safe.

[grumpycat_]

I would disconnect the ebrake cable and try again..
I think it might be stuck on from where you shortened the cable by doubling it over.
The way it loads up the suspension when giving it gas is the same thing that happened in a car with the e-brake on..

[dowker]

Great mid week video, nice cheap barn find.
If the fuel is emptying into the crank case, then the carb float is either stuck, got crud stuck in it, get the carb off, strip it down, give it a good clean, make sure the float shuts off properly when your rebuilding it, try it again. 😊

[ihnas]

Ants we call them go-karts here in the US. Any video you do I certainly appreciate your effort humor and cinematic expertise 😂

[donkeylover-gg]

The only thing better than a good friend is a big friend. That motor sounds like a bubble machine.

[nusbaumtanner]

i love the fact that it sounds like a oversized bubble machine

[weiggie]

I think the grease that you put on the clutch drum has contaminated the friction material and is causing it to slip. Also, the carb needs rebuilt with a new accelerator pump diaphragm. Follow the previous carb cleaning and float needle valve suggestions to stop the engine fooding and oil contamination. Along with the idle speed screw there are usually two additional adjustment screws on the carb. One is for smooth idle air/fuel mixture and the other is for load condition. Start by screwing them both all the way in until they gently touch bottom. Then try backing them off one and a half turns. Make fine adjustments from this point. Good luck Ants.

[larryelliott]

Engine has spark and air, so obviously the fuel mix is the problem. It acts like a float-needle valve issue. My guess would be the carburetor float is corroded and filled with gas causing the needle valve to stay open. This would explain flooding the crankcase when the engine is off and choking the engine when opening the throttle. I'd recommend repairing or replacing the carb float.

[kingfloopy]

That looks like it'd be a ton of fun.

[MichaelNazar]

Towing was awesome. It reminded me so much of farm life. If it worked and did not kill you, then it was OK. Another different and fun video.

[ridhobaihaqi]

Matt from diesel creek uploaded a honda UTV bought from auction.
You did the same... 😂😂

[DiamondMNathan]

Man that brings back memories!!! Go carts were a must have as a kid! Lots of fun to be had and trouble to get into. I haven’t even seen one in a while.

[michaelhess]

I've always said, smaller engines are harder to fix than bigger ones! I just fixed a Wacker dirt compactor. What am unbelievable picky little engine!

[hollandduck]

Andris you guys have so much space there
that you really need to find a two seater children's version of such a buggy for your two nieces man.
As an uncle you have the task of spoiling your nieces, don't you know that? 🤔😉🤣
thanks for the video Andris