i have 49cc Engine for a go kart and the recoil starter broke how can i fix it?

Question

it is not a good gokart it was cheap but i don't have the money to get a nicer or better one and i don't have a store around me that can fix it all i can say that in the recoil starter there is these to plastic small parts that fit in these whole they brok where can i find them

Answer 1

If the starter rope broke, take the engine cowling off and replace the rope with an equivalent rope. I bought rope just like the broken rope on my Honda Generator from Walmart. If the recoil starter itself is no longer catching you will have to order the parts from the dealer or a small engine repair shop and install the new parts. Its really pretty easy with small engines because there is not much to them.

Answer 2

Does your friend do any repair work?? Repalcing an engine mount can be a pain in the butt, - but it is not a "big job"! The mount could run anywhere from around $25 to $150 for the part! And a "novice" probably can replace it in an hour or less depending on how hard it is to get to! It will require a jack and block of wood under the engine to raise it up and relieve load from the engine mount -- which then allows the bolts to be removed and mount taken out so new one can be put in! And then there are the "dogs"-- several manufacturers have an engine mount in the front that is mounted on a bar (which actually has 2 mounts on it )-- this has more bolts and is al little harder to handle , - but more or less the same deal! A garage might charge you $150 labor - to put it in! As long as you know which one it is go to a auto parts supply store and ask what cost for part is (Auto Zone is a good one)! Bad engine mounrts can eventeually tear things up that are attached to engine sometimes-- the mounts are designed so that they can't totally fall apart even if bad, - but they are annoying, and cause exhaust pipe damage, and wiring "fatigue" (which can break wires )! I would say fix it, - unless you think you can find another car for $500 dollars or less!! That should be way over expense of repair right now! You can buy a "Haynes Auto Repair manual" (at autozone where I buy mine) - most of "better"auto supply stores carry them! The book has step by step instructions on how to do this and about anything else on car except rebuild transmission! Cost is about $20 or less! If you have independent garage do your work they will appreciate it!

Answer 3

Take the recoil off, take the whole assembly, or just the broken parts to a hardware store, and ask if they can order it. they will need to know the make and model of the engine, the serial #, the # of horse power, etc. Basically look at the engine and write down any and all numbers on data plates.

Answer 4

What is the brand name of engine. Tecumseh, Briggs & stratton, Kohler, etc.
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