Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine

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	#*Drill 5/16" centered holes through your bumper padding at 1 1/8" from the padding end.		#*Drill 5/16" centered holes through your bumper padding at 1 1/8" from the padding end.
	#Install the axle. Cut a 1" x 1" section of square tubing and weld bolts to the ends. A 6" bolt will go on the driver's side of your kart, while a 4" bolt will be on the passenger side. Weld the axle underneath the base of the frame.[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 12.jpg|center]]		#Install the axle. Cut a 1" x 1" section of square tubing and weld bolts to the ends. A 6" bolt will go on the driver's side of your kart, while a 4" bolt will be on the passenger side. Weld the axle underneath the base of the frame.[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 12.jpg|center]]
−	#*Always use proper protective gear when welding. Failing to do so can result in significant harm to yourself.<ref>http://www.weldinginfocenter.org/health/index.html</ref>	+	#*Always use proper protective gear when welding. Failing to do so can result in significant harm to yourself.
	#Put in a floor. A 16 gauge sheet metal piece should be sufficient for the floor of your kart. Using your plans from earlier, drill holes in the sheet for the fastening bolts for your seat.[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 13.jpg|center]]		#Put in a floor. A 16 gauge sheet metal piece should be sufficient for the floor of your kart. Using your plans from earlier, drill holes in the sheet for the fastening bolts for your seat.[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 13.jpg|center]]
	#Weld a brace for your seat. You should brace both outer sides of the go kart frame with flat, 3/16" gauge steel. This is where you will install the bench for your seat.<ref>http://kartfab.com/go-kart-plans</ref>[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 14.jpg|center]]		#Weld a brace for your seat. You should brace both outer sides of the go kart frame with flat, 3/16" gauge steel. This is where you will install the bench for your seat.<ref>http://kartfab.com/go-kart-plans</ref>[[Image:Create a Go Kart with a Lawnmower Engine Step 14.jpg|center]]