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by Timothy Klatte
Sat Dec 22, 2018 3:37 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Thanks guys. Now I am wondering about crank bearings. Is the A400 equipped with adequate ones from the factory, or is there an upgrade for these as well?
by Timothy Klatte
Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:12 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

I will be looking for an exhaust manifold.What do you suggest? Also, You mentioned a Tillotson carb. Which model is recommended? Thanks.
by Timothy Klatte
Tue Dec 18, 2018 7:40 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

How high can a Clinton A400 rev? It doesn't make that much power anyway-so every rev matters.....
by Timothy Klatte
Mon Dec 17, 2018 5:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

I see the ad for a new flywheel-is this aluminum? Why would it need replaced for go kart use?
by Timothy Klatte
Mon Dec 17, 2018 8:19 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Glad you are showing some interest-I am planning this restoration step by step and I'll keep everyone posted. Of course, I will have to refer to some on this forum for assistance from time to time......
by Timothy Klatte
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:06 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Thanks Terry!!! I am going to redo this engine slowly and a step at a time. So I will need occasional tech assistance and/or parts references. 001.JPG Here is as far as I got tonight. By the way-the PB Blaster seems to have worked-the recoil is retracting nicely now!!! Soon the flywheel will come of...
by Timothy Klatte
Sun Dec 16, 2018 7:20 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Thanks-that's what I thought. I put some PB Blaster in there....but I might put some more in. It seems to retract when you "help" it a bit...... I have another question-since we were discussing ignition modules, is there a decent replacement for the original coil? Now, I want everyone to know-I have...
by Timothy Klatte
Sun Dec 16, 2018 6:57 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Thanks Roger. I am a total newbie to A400s and it looks like I'm gonna have to tear this one down (somewhat) and install a new ignition. I found a gas tank-I'm still looking for an exhaust manifold. And the carb hasn't been checked yet........Well, I needed a new project.....
by Timothy Klatte
Sun Dec 16, 2018 1:15 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

I saw somewhere that electronic ignition modules are available...Are these an option?
by Timothy Klatte
Sun Dec 16, 2018 10:23 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Clinton A400 Issues
Replies: 30
Views: 81338

Re: Clinton A400 Issues

Thanks Rob-actually, the recoil pulls out fine-it just hesitates to retract. It will if you help it a bit. I'm just afraid to take it apart-even though that's all it will need, probably. I just don't want the thing to fly apart like so many others.......But I agree-if it doesn't fly apart, I think i...