1961 Sears Kart questions

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josh carrell
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1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by josh carrell » Thu Oct 25, 2007 8:34 pm

I was going to sell this but I am considering building it instead. I do not know anything about this model kart. What engine came on these when they where new? I know they had some kind of intresting exahust, but I am unsure of the engine. If annyone has a pick of a nice original it might be of help to me, or a good picture of an add for the kart?

thanks in advance
Josh Carrell

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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by Al Klusman Jr-Torque » Fri Oct 26, 2007 2:53 am

Josh,
The 1961 "Sears" racing Kart was sold with Power Products engines. Both ah58's and ah82's. In single engine set-ups and even more so with duel engine set-ups. The most interesting feature was the seat back air filter with a flex hose out of each side to each engine. Street races and such had become wide spread and air filters were the norm for them. I'll look you up a picture add showing one and send it to you.
Best Reguards and GO FAST!!,
TORQUE

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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by Rob Voska » Fri Oct 26, 2007 8:06 am

I have a filter assembly....

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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by Ernie Shores » Tue Oct 30, 2007 11:28 am

Josh:
Please contact me and check your PM

Thanks Ernie

josh carrell
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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by josh carrell » Mon Nov 05, 2007 8:50 pm

Rob I emailed you about that filter/airbox. If you get a chance give me a shout. If you do not want to sell it mabe I could get some pictures of it.
Thanks
Josh Carrel

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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by Terry Schmitz » Sat Jan 24, 2009 11:04 pm

I just purchased this sears kart. I would like to find the breather system, and a correct steering wheel if anyone has these thanks Terry

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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by Terry Schmitz » Sun Feb 15, 2009 4:14 pm

also looking for a fuel tank for the sears kart terry
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josh carrell
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Re: 1961 Sears Kart questions

Post by josh carrell » Wed Feb 25, 2009 9:05 pm

Hey Terry,
Here is the original ad. It may help.

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