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by ted johnson
Tue Sep 01, 2009 2:27 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Big One 2009 Info thread
Replies: 22
Views: 16707

Re: The Big One 2009 Info thread

Well, all the ancillary goodies are loaded. Will load karts when the landlord comes home from work. Will leave at 6:00 tomorrow, I will meet Charlie in Illinois Thursday, and we'll see all you good folks Friday! Ted J.
by ted johnson
Sat Aug 29, 2009 7:22 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: GoKart 1200
Replies: 3
Views: 3801

Re: GoKart 1200

Hi, Terry. It all looks original. The 1200 had the Azusa wheels and pedals, and the bellcrank on the throttle per the pictures. You can still get the pedals from any shop that carries Azusa. Ted
by ted johnson
Thu Aug 27, 2009 4:11 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MC5 - sidecover and nameplate orientation....
Replies: 14
Views: 12535

Re: MC5 - sidecover and nameplate orientation....

I've seen several very early 5's with the 1-60 style flywheel cover. I'm sure Mac was just like Bug and GoKart; use whatever was overstocked if it'd fit. I'll bet Jeff's will run lots better than mine did. I took it out to the old 1/10 mile Q.M. track in Melbourne, FL on dad's new Wasp, and one of m...
by ted johnson
Sun Aug 23, 2009 2:46 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MC5 - sidecover and nameplate orientation....
Replies: 14
Views: 12535

Re: MC5 - sidecover and nameplate orientation....

Hey, Jeff. The Mc5 on Bill Jefferies' GK 800 looks exactly like the one I had in '60. Mine did not have the boss later used to cutout for the plug cover. See you at Fremont. Ted
by ted johnson
Thu Aug 06, 2009 6:55 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: Mc20 Dual Intake
Replies: 7
Views: 5930

Re: Mc20 Dual Intake

Rick, Bowser made one, but you had to drill a big hole in the block for that one. Reed also made a dual. TJ
by ted johnson
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:14 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MC2 - the most powerful bushing engine ever built !!!
Replies: 17
Views: 13923

Re: MC2 - the most powerful bushing engine ever built !!!

Hi, Jeff. I'm not sure the rod was anything other than an Mc-7 rod with a full floating bushing. Anyhow, it was a pleasure watching that feller whom we considered an "old man" dominate both the 580 needle bearing and the bushing classes. Wyatt Enterprises was a major force in Florida karting then. D...
by ted johnson
Mon Aug 03, 2009 1:03 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ultimate Kart Hauler?
Replies: 3
Views: 3462

Re: The Ultimate Kart Hauler?

Well, Buddy, both Charlie and I sure enjoy your company, and I hope things work out well for you. Cheers! Ted
by ted johnson
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:28 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: The Ultimate Kart Hauler?
Replies: 3
Views: 3462

Re: The Ultimate Kart Hauler?

Dan, that thing's beautiful. I love Studies, but wonder why the GoKart poster with a Dart? Will we see you at Fremont? I sure hope so! TJ
by ted johnson
Sun Aug 02, 2009 6:23 pm
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: MC2 - the most powerful bushing engine ever built !!!
Replies: 17
Views: 13923

Re: MC2 - the most powerful bushing engine ever built !!!

Jeff: So why did you delete the conrod bushing? Charlie Craibe worked at Wyatt Enterprises kart shop in Cocoa, FL. The owner of Wyatt's, Howard Wyatt, had a fully modified Mac 2 on his Fox. It was as fast as many Mc-7's and AH-58's, and ran reliably all season. Howard had owned the bushing class at ...
by ted johnson
Sun Aug 02, 2009 10:05 am
Forum: General Discussion
Topic: bearing inner race removal
Replies: 9
Views: 7173

Re: bearing inner race removal

Hi, George. I'm sorry you won't be at Fremont, but I'm glad you and C.W. met at Brodhead! I got lucky with the bearing race. I took it out of the freezer after overnight in the cold, and headed it pretty hot. Got it to turn on the shaft, but it wouldn't budge endwise. I finally got mad and clamped t...