There are many hypotheses about engine break-in and I’m not an expert, but here’s my experience breaking in my Predator. I ran it for 30-45 minutes under various loads three times, changing oil between each run. Sounds excessive I’m sure, BUT, I did it until I saw no more flaking in the oil. If I run the engine and see metal in the oil, I’m changing that shit. The 212s oil capacity is 0.5 qts. Buy a bottle of any brand conventional and change it out twice (if needed) before filling it for the long haul with whichever oil you favor. It’s only a few dollars which is worth it to me to get those shavings out since small engines like these do not have particulate filters on them. Your break-in might be different and that’s ok if it is. My advice is to break your engine in as your particular engine needs it i.e., until the oil is clean.
If you Pour the oil out from the other side of the opening (The counter intuitive side where the shelf is) you don’t get drip or messes. Always surprised how few people know that
You use brake cable and just run it to a pedal. There should be a clamp near the acceleration to clamp the out cable in and somewhere on the throttle to attach it to. Then just run it to a pedal👍
Do any of you know what brand or kart that is in the video, I'd like to know; because I have the same exact one but with a 6.5 hp Tecumseh PowerSport motor. I've been scouring the Internet for about a year-and-a-half as I couldn't find one that is the same, but this one is. Live axle and everything, but mine has a vinyl seat cover that came stock with it, no cushions.
Hey,I have no clue, but I have two of these that are just alike,both are short,but one has been converted to racing slicks,and has rails.Its the free go kart video series.When I got this kart in the video it had a 5hp,and the other one had a 4 hp Tecumseh.Go check out the free kart series
I figured it out myself, in case anyone else was wondering... I got a 60 tooth sprocket for 41/420 chain with clutch from www.gopowersports.com/live-axle-kit-complete-40-axle/ and it works great!
Hello man, where can i get a clutch like yours? i just bought same angine, the bore have 20 mm diameter! how many teets pinion has? Thanks btw cool project
I’m just learning about go karts and I wanted to build my own I have a frame on looking at on Facebook market I was wondering do I have to buy brake or do they come with the motor?
They may already be broken in, but some people sat their manual says about up to about 1/2 power for about three hours. To me that means you can still install it, and putt putt around and have a little while, just don't go crazy with it and expect it to stay together. I like putt putt. It'll do, for a while anyway :-)
It looked like you put way to much oil in that thing, it only takes a half a quart, that can damage your piston rings, also when you change the exhaust like that you have to jet the carb that can also be bad for your motor
MoPar's RCs so if i straigh pipe it do i need to do this. and how would i know witch way to turn or to even no its rite.is there a video on this topic u can refer me too.
anyone have this issue, just bought the predator 212 and its missing the idle screw spring. the black flapper that moves in and out depending on the idle screw. The store model had it but mine does not, making the engine stay at high idle? Can't find anyone else with this issue.
All I could think of was how much oil this guy is dripping on the ground. wuddin wuddin. Just think, one day this could really be a cool cart, if it only a way to propel it , like a torque converter. wuddin wuddin. wuda pup pup pup pup pup pup, wuddin wuddin wuda pup pup pup. Well that was a thrill, maybe we can start it again later. There's a name for people who are smart, and who act like an ass.
There are many hypotheses about engine break-in and I’m not an expert, but here’s my experience breaking in my Predator. I ran it for 30-45 minutes under various loads three times, changing oil between each run. Sounds excessive I’m sure, BUT, I did it until I saw no more flaking in the oil. If I run the engine and see metal in the oil, I’m changing that shit. The 212s oil capacity is 0.5 qts. Buy a bottle of any brand conventional and change it out twice (if needed) before filling it for the long haul with whichever oil you favor. It’s only a few dollars which is worth it to me to get those shavings out since small engines like these do not have particulate filters on them. Your break-in might be different and that’s ok if it is. My advice is to break your engine in as your particular engine needs it i.e., until the oil is clean.
or just drive it lol
good vid, no talking bullshit, just did it.
Lol I had a Honda 5hp x26000 on mine too before I put a predator on
Did you put in a clutch in this I’m currently building one but I’m having some problems
If you Pour the oil out from the other side of the opening (The counter intuitive side where the shelf is) you don’t get drip or messes. Always surprised how few people know that
Well usually there’s a seat in the way…
where did you get that exhaust from?
link for exhaust?
Nice Rear mounted engine, mufler on. Thats the way i like it too. The side engine with straight pipe builds isn't dope
May you make a video on how to install the brake system ?
How do you do the throttle wire? Need help I have never worked on one
Ask ur parents
You use brake cable and just run it to a pedal. There should be a clamp near the acceleration to clamp the out cable in and somewhere on the throttle to attach it to. Then just run it to a pedal👍
video shut up dickhead. He was just asking.
Nice job.I just bought the same engine for my gokart.
Do any of you know what brand or kart that is in the video, I'd like to know; because I have the same exact one but with a 6.5 hp Tecumseh PowerSport motor. I've been scouring the Internet for about a year-and-a-half as I couldn't find one that is the same, but this one is. Live axle and everything, but mine has a vinyl seat cover that came stock with it, no cushions.
Hey,I have no clue, but I have two of these that are just alike,both are short,but one has been converted to racing slicks,and has rails.Its the free go kart video series.When I got this kart in the video it had a 5hp,and the other one had a 4 hp Tecumseh.Go check out the free kart series
Skipped the most important parts..hooking up throttle cable and chain.
How big was the platform you mounted the engine on
Why did you throw the honda!?
+Mickey Booth I didn't lol,just faked it,it is still here,just waiting for its next use.Lol
Owners manual states to break in engine by letting it run at idle under NO load for 3 hours before driving it!
still runs today lol
what frame ddi you buy
Live on a highway?
Close
Hi! I'm trying to build a kart with this motor. Could you tell me the specs for the sprocket (at least how many teeth) and chain used to attach to it?
I figured it out myself, in case anyone else was wondering... I got a 60 tooth sprocket for 41/420 chain with clutch from www.gopowersports.com/live-axle-kit-complete-40-axle/ and it works great!
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Hi, what is Your vmax on this engine ?
Link to exhaust pipe? Really like it.
i got it from a friend
What are you doing withe that engine
the honda?
Hello man, where can i get a clutch like yours? i just bought same angine, the bore have 20 mm diameter! how many teets pinion has? Thanks btw cool project
There isn't a clutch in it. He will either put on a centrifugal one or a torque converter
I’m just learning about go karts and I wanted to build my own I have a frame on looking at on Facebook market I was wondering do I have to buy brake or do they come with the motor?
You have to buy one
Lucas Teeple thank you
what was the problem with the subi motor Subaru makes good stuff
Where in the video?
Do u have to break in a predator?
I normally run my predators lightly,until they have 1 hour on them
predator are already broken in but its still a good ideal to use them for 1 hours lightly
They may already be broken in, but some people sat their manual says about up to about 1/2 power for about three hours. To me that means you can still install it, and putt putt around and have a little while, just don't go crazy with it and expect it to stay together. I like putt putt. It'll do, for a while anyway :-)
You have to run them at idle under no load for three hours then I personally change the oil as well
It looked like you put way to much oil in that thing, it only takes a half a quart, that can damage your piston rings, also when you change the exhaust like that you have to jet the carb that can also be bad for your motor
Guess we will see
MoPar's RCs jet the carb?
savinitout14 yes there are screws on the carburetor called jets and the limit the fuel entry to the combustion chamber
MoPar's RCs But why is it necessary to 'jet the carbs'?
MoPar's RCs so if i straigh pipe it do i need to do this. and how would i know witch way to turn or to even no its rite.is there a video on this topic u can refer me too.
you should change the oil after you have it on for the first time
Yeah after 10 hours
How long is your throttle cable? Where did you get it?
Como conectas los pedales a el motor?
Los pedales tienen varillas, que se conectan a un cable, luego el cable corre al acelerador, pero acabé no usando este motor en este kart
por que no lo usaste? sabes que tanto de vida tienen esos motores predators?
B&C Motorsports why you didnt use that engine in the kart? Its bad?
are you spanish even tho you speak english? wow nice job :)
i wish lol,thanks
Where'd you get the exhaust
anyone have this issue, just bought the predator 212 and its missing the idle screw spring. the black flapper that moves in and out depending on the idle screw. The store model had it but mine does not, making the engine stay at high idle? Can't find anyone else with this issue.
I have no idea lol
take that back man, they'll give you a new one in the blink of an eye
All I could think of was how much oil this guy is dripping on the ground. wuddin wuddin. Just think, one day this could really be a cool cart, if it only a way to propel it , like a torque converter. wuddin wuddin. wuda pup pup pup pup pup pup, wuddin wuddin wuda pup pup pup. Well that was a thrill, maybe we can start it again later. There's a name for people who are smart, and who act like an ass.
Luvstruck ?
Which one are you? Lovestruck