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Troubleshooting Your Go Cart Engine
Once in a while we experience troubles in our go cart engines. While it’s easier to just have a mechanic take a look at it, you may be charged an arm and a leg to have it fixed. What you don’t know is that there are some engine troubles you can fix without a mechanics expertise. You don’t need to run to a mechanic each time you experience a weak spark or no spark on your engine. For instance, if you’re engine uses points then you can try changing the plug and replacing the points. Performance problems are a longer discussion but it involves gapping the coil in order to improve the engine’s power.
Before we discuss anything deeper, we need to familiarize ourselves with engines. If you remove the recoil starter, you will see a magnet on the flywheel and a coil. There is no need to remove the coil if you’re changing the points though you need to check the gap. Under the flywheel, you can locate the condenser and the points. The gaps in the points are at.020 inches. Although you can reuse the points when you file them, you can also replace them at a very affordable price because the parts are not really expensive.
Now, when troubleshooting go cart engines, it is advisable to start by taking out the recoil starter housing such that the starter recoil clutch and the flywheel are exposed. Use channel lock pliers to grip the clutch and then turn it counter clockwise to remove it. A stout screw driver will help keep the flywheel from moving while you are on the process of removing the clutch. Keep in mind that the flywheel should be handled with care because it is made of cast iron which is brittle.
Sometimes, the go carts starter fails to catch or it is too sticky that it makes it difficult for the spring to recoil it. To solve this problem, open up the clutch using a cold chisel. Do not lubricate the bearings in the interior. You can remove the stickiness by using a carb cleaner eliminate dirt and grease. Do not put grease on the bearings because lubrication will only make dirt stick to it and thus make the clutch even stickier. Read the rest of this entry »
Tips for Keeping Your Camper Awnings Clean
By Fem Mascenon
For many people, their camper is an extension of their home, and your home is your castle. Not too many people want to live in a shabby, run down and tired looking home, so why would they want to live or travel in a less than clean and tidy looking camper. Camper awnings are one of the accessories of a camper, but they bring a certain life and style that just does not exist without them. It is therefore important that you keep them clean, neat and tidy. After all, how often have you gone to a campground and seen that the camper in the space next to yours had camper awnings that were run down, patched, downright dirty or even growing mold?
Camper awnings are easy to keep clean with a bit of preventative maintenance and regular care. One of the first things that you will want to do is store them during inclement weather. If for some reason you have been away during a sudden storm, then you will want to allow the awning fabric time to dry before rolling them away. Trapped moisture can cause the awning to mold, making it more susceptible to further damage. You should also always remove debris such as twigs before rolling your awning up, as twigs and branches or other debris could cause a tear or hole to develop. Camper awnings are not inexpensive to replace, so it is in your best interest to make sure that you always take good care of them.
To clean any stains, mold or mildew that has developed on your awning, you will want to clean it using a mild detergent solution such as dishwashing soap and warm water, together with a soft bristled brush. You will then want to rinse it off and allow it to air dry in the sun. Read the rest of this entry »