

I figure out how many links I need to remove or add then use my battery powered grinder to knock off the top of one or two pins then drive them out with a punch smaller than the pin hole. I do what someone else suggested earlier to break the chain. If it's close, slide the jackshaft sprocket on the jackshaft, grab your chain and fit it correctly by wrapping it around the axle sprocket and the jackshaft sprocket. The stock jackshaft sits about an inch high from the engine mount plate. Put the jackshaft on the engine plate then set the engine on the jackshaft. USAMSC, In order to use the 5959 belt that's suggested, you'll need to make sure the distance between the drive pulley and driven is 7" or less. So MFG Supply it is, one size fits all, buying it just once for life, and some spare pins too. Replacement Pin for AZ4899 Deluxe Chain Breaker | Go Kart & Mini Bike Parts | MFG Supply.which was my main concern, that's the part that can be damaged. AZ4899 - Deluxe Chain Breaker | Go Kart & Mini Bike Parts | MFG Supply.for $34.99 has replacement pins ($1.29) for its universal size. I want to know if it's saying an undersized extractor pin is okay, and therefore it's best to buy the universal fit chain breaker, 'one size fits all'.ĮDIT: MFG Supply chain breaker. Deluxe Chain Breaker Tool | AZ4899 | BMI Karts And Parts.that says it fits from #35 (1/8" roller pins) to #60, but doesn't disclose its extractor pin diameter. Clearly they don't think a 1/8" extractor pin should be pushing through a 1/8" roller pin, guess it's just too tight.īut then there's this way more expensive $35.95 breaker. #420 has slightly larger 5/32" roller pins as do the larger sizes beyond it that the breaker's rated for with its 1/8" extractor pin. Chain for Go Kart, Mini Bike | GoKarts USA®.specs #35 and #41 as having 1/8" roller pins which that breaker isn't sized for. Heavy Duty Chain Breaker | 600107 | BMI Karts And Parts.for $8.95 says it only fits chain sizes from #420 on up to #530, and it specifies its extractor pin as being 1/8" diameter. I'm going to get the general type of breaker in the video above, but unsure about size ratings and replacement parts.

The pin is then stuck, and you have to grab the bent plate with Channellocks in one hand and try to pry things apart with a wide flatblade screwdriver in the other hand. The pin starts to move, then instead of slipping on through both plates, the bottom plate literally bends and spreads apart. On my POS breaker (just linked above) the chain is grabbed on the sides around the roller you want to push the pin out of. Instead the roller pin just pushes right on through the lower jaw. It keeps the outside plate from going anywhere, that is, from bending down. That style has a jaw above holding the pin that screws down, but it also has a jaw below to support that side of the chain. In the video with the picture you posted of the 2 chain breakers, you can see a good example of what I mean by needed to support the back side of the chain. Here's the link again, PLEASE DO NOT BUY! Chain Breaker Tool #25 thru #60 | AZ4097 | BMI Karts And Parts Really didn't know what it took to have a properly working breaker until using that thing, what a Piece Of S_ (POS). That one I linked from BMI Karts is the one I have and hate. I use this stuff because it doesn't sling off, and works great on throttle and brake cables.Ī: Liquid Wrench L711 Chain & Cable Lube - 11 oz. Speaking of which, I do the 2 birds/1 stone thing.

Planning to wash your kart, huh? Anything that won't dissolve it or the upholstery will be fine. Next time I use one will be after I have the one from GPS you posted above for $8.95 in my hand. was retail speak for Point Of Sale? Guess again.

Then you've got side plates that aren't flat anymore, and end up with a link that doesn't want to swivel.Ĭhain Breaker Tool #25 thru #60 | AZ4097 | BMI Karts And Parts.thought P.O.S. You must be able to support the back side of the chain as the tool's pin pushes the roller pin out, or the side plate just bends away and you have to fight with some Channelocks and a screwdriver to get things apart. Please do not get yourself one of these chain breakers, it's the one I have and hate. Here's some common CRC dry moly.ĬRC 3084 Dry Moly Lube, (Net Weight: 11 oz.) 16 oz Aerosol Can, Dark Gray: Power Tool Lubricants: : Industrial & Scientific Dry graphite spray is acceptable for awhile, but Gokart Supply recommends using only the best, which is dry moly (molybdenum) lube. Never use basic petroleum lubes (WD-40, 3n1 oil, etc.) on a torque converter.
