Engine Swapping in a Carter Go Cart
I am replacing a Tecumseh 5.5 HP engine in a Carter TrailRunner go cart for a friend. I see that Harbor Freight will ship the Predator 212cc engine for $6.99 and it is still available for $119.99. Since their nearest store is about 70 miles away, is there anything I should be aware of that would make it best/better to pick it up from their store instead of having it shipped to me?
I think it should be a bolt on/in project although I haven't measured the mounting holes pattern on the cart; but I have no idea of what wiring is on the engine. The cart has two wires to a on/off switch, and two other wires to headlights; all four wires connect in one plug. I will also have to search for the CVT driving and driven devices and the appropriate belt, but I think I can get them from Sycarms.
First pic is the 'before' mounting location. I have since cleaned this area.
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