[Sanford Mitz]

As long as you are checking things, pull the throttle cable all the way out of the sheath and make sure it is not unraveling somewhere. Very lightly coat it with anti-seize compound and put it back in. If you have a right angle in to the carb be sure and check that area.

[Sanford Mitz]

Thanks for the reply. I picked up the same information out of a karting site in the UK-much appreciated.

[Sanford Mitz]

Please send info to smitz@mrsc.com

[Sanford Mitz]

I’ve used the Birel setup on several shifter karts and it works fine.

Pull your cable out of the sleeve and make sure it is not unraveling or kinked internally.

I assume that the clutch assembly in your engine was put together correctly and make sure that there are no grooves warn in the clutch basket. Pull the basket apart and start from there. Also, make sure that the rod is in correctly and there is a ball in there under the actuator hat. Double check that the arm next to the stator is assembled properly. (Hard to get wrong, but who knows). Also make sure that the lever is not overtightened on the steering pivot. I’ve used this assembly on my Birel, KGB, and Merlin and it should work fine. No need to spend dollars or get overly creative.

 

 

[Sanford Mitz]

Thanks for the replies. The actual adventure on this engine took us through the usual, carbs, intake items, coils, stators, and even a second top end., etc. Finally in a start over mode, a pressure check of the case revealed that it was losing about 1#/minute. I split the case and replaced the center gasket. Also replaced the crank seals at the time. Post reseal, the pressure check dropped less than 1# in 30 minutes. Engine runs great now.

PS-It had just been rebuilt.

[Sanford Mitz]

My guess is Freeline. Check with a Birel dealer.

[Sanford Mitz]

OTK shift rods are round.
Contact someone selling Tony kart parts

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