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Moogie38 (Noel)

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Re: MG M type
« Reply #15 on: 12 Mar 23, 09:27 pm »
The MG M type and the 1928 Morris Minor used the same chassis. I have drawings of the chassis with dimensions if they are of any use to you.
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« Reply #16 on: 13 Mar 23, 06:47 am »
Some great inventive work there Nick, it's looking fine to me 😁
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« Reply #17 on: 13 Mar 23, 12:28 pm »
Some quality detail parts made there Nick ....Spot on !

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« Reply #18 on: 18 Mar 23, 04:44 pm »
More Pictures of bits& bobs. Strengthened Steering Wheel. Exhaust components Manifold. Silencer.Fish tail. MG Badge & Light supports.
Compressor  cover. & 1 picture of everything.

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« Reply #19 on: 24 Mar 23, 03:40 pm »
Hi Guys couple of pictures of Headlight support poles, With wooden turned finials. Made on specialist wood turning machinery, see picture.
Also Chassis Mock up. This is my 1st Build & i am not an Engineer or in any related Trades so keeping it simple.
Also may be of interest ordered Chassis steel from Metalmania .co.uk on Wednesday this week, arrived today.
Any Builder what thickness Engine mounting plate?

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« Reply #20 on: 24 Mar 23, 05:41 pm »
4 or 5mm is good enough for an engine plate, think mine is 5mm, although I haven't raced my kart yet.
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Re: MG M type
« Reply #21 on: 24 Mar 23, 06:58 pm »
Good work Nick . Yes 5mm for an engine plate is plenty thick enough  :)

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« Reply #22 on: 27 Mar 23, 12:56 pm »
Looks good Nick - Im a strong advocate of making a mockup, you can then use the wood forms as a template if needed. You might want to screw some blocks to your base so you have some datum’s that you can come back to. Have you also made some full size drawings? As I mentioned in my build log can save you issues later in the build in getting things to line up! As you say Metal Mania are great, just need to get over the minimum order value - keep up the good work. Ian

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« Reply #23 on: 28 Mar 23, 06:32 am »
Hi Ian thanks for your input, i have already used mock up to make a jig wooden blocks etc . (pictures later) Learning to weld at the mo, never done this before.
No i haven't done full size drawings but have made a 1/12 Scale model of Kart.
Thanks again Nick
 

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« Reply #24 on: 28 Mar 23, 09:05 am »
Hi Nick, sounds like you have a plan. Welding takes a little practice lots of good videos on line. I have found in addition to all the usual, cleanliness, weld the piece flat that a bright work light directed on the area made things easier I also use a pair of these

Welding Helmet Glass Magnifier, Diopter Cheater Lens 3.0, Welding Glass Magnifier Lens Eye-Protecting/Welder Accessories, Anti-Ultraviolet, Automatic Darkening Filter 3.0 Diopter, 5 x 4cm/ 2 x 1.6in https://amzn.eu/d/2Up7s1G

Which give 3x or so magnification- as I say works for me.
I will look out for some pics.
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« Reply #25 on: 28 Mar 23, 05:43 pm »
Hi Guys, gone & done it now. Purchased  new welder sod about all day Saturday welding all sorts of crap onto all sorts of other crap. Then moved onto chassis. The welds are not pretty but i tested them with a very large Percussion Adjuster not one broke.
Rear shackles are work in progress.

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« Reply #26 on: 30 Mar 23, 03:45 pm »
Hi Guys rear shackle mounts sorted onto the next challenge,what fun

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Re: MG M type
« Reply #27 on: 31 Mar 23, 05:57 am »
Hi Guys does anyone have any experience with Hyundai engines sold by Gemini karts?
Is it okay to use this engine? 212cc 7HP, also recommended sprocket size for rear axle.
an help or comments would be appreciated

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« Reply #28 on: 31 Mar 23, 06:15 am »
I have no experience with the Hyundai Nick, I went for the 3/4" shaft version of this which is also 212cc and 7hp stock https://www.westbankwholesale.co.uk/57228-LT210-7HP-ENGINE-REPLACES-HONDA-GX160-AND-GX200
The innards of it are all metal and the valves are held on by the superior collet system. https://www.gxtuningstoreuk.com/inc/sdetail/126/159 as stock.
The rule is you don't tune them over 10HP
Hope this helps Nick
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Re: MG M type
« Reply #29 on: 31 Mar 23, 12:34 pm »
Loving the specialist wood turning equipment.  Very much in the spirit of Cyclekarting !