LSA SLC Build Log

[Bob from Cleveland]

More Hydro Dip CF.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Things are just about finished down here !

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Temporary air filter in place. It's GO KART TIME !!

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Ummmmmm .... This was FUN !!!


https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pNxASkttl28&feature=youtu.be

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eWH-pSWa_AA&feature=youtu.be

Clutch does not seem to have enough travel ... Not sure on the fix for that. Maybe a larger bore master cyl ? Need to get more movement on the clutch fork... Other than that first time out was KILLER !

 

[Scott Rowland]

Congrats! Looks like alot of fun.

 

[David]

Nice clean work! Congrats on your street time!

 

[Michael Fling]

Beautiful Craftsmanship Bob!

 

[Mark]

I found the problem Bob, you're missing the clutch pedal

All kidding aside which master and slave cylinders are you using?

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

I had the pedal laying flat to give me a bit more room .. LOL ..
I am using the ones supplied with the kit. Did some calling around today and looks like I may have to increase from 5/8 to a 17mm on the clutch to get more travel.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

Before things got tight ....

 

[Will Campbell]

Nice neat wiring! I like that.

 

[Fran Hall RCR]

Yes the stock supplied 3/4 master cylinder is your solution
Nice build

 

[John]

Beautiful work Bob. Really nice.

 

[Bob from Cleveland]

I never thought to check ?

So ... a warning to all you guys ... When bolting my LSA to the G9750 trans axle, I did not go back and check the thrust measurement on the crank shaft. (Never even crossed my mind) My go cart ride was a short one. I have found that the input shaft on the trans, pushed the crank in to the thrust bearing. It DESTROYED the thrust bearing! $12,500 GM crate motor ... Bearing material went through the whole engine.
In the weeks to come the engine and trans will come back out and be repaired. A shitty day at camp LSA ....:cry:

 

[Jack]

Bummer! Sorry to learn that Bob.

 

[Cam]

Before things got tight ....

Bob - why the loops in the lines coming from the residual pressure valves?

Sorry to hear about your engine issues

 

[Kent Townley]

I love that exhaust. That is sweet.

 

[A.J. Schreder]

Sorry to hear Bob. Even if you would have thought to check the thrust measurement on the crank, is there a way to adjust it? Is that in the clutch?

That really sucks to go from such a big high, to the lowest of lows.

A.J.

 

[Rich Kruger]

Bob sorry to hear of your loss. Reminds me of back in the day when drag cars would balloon the torque converter and gernade the engine.

 

[Cam]

Ouch! THAT sucks! Do you think the crate engine can be salvaged? I guess you wont know until you open it? Was it missing or knocking when you brought it back from your ride?