Thread: Clutch removal
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Old 06-13-2019, 06:25 AM   #9
trig123
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Default Re: Clutch removal

Just curious , did you pay under $100 for this carburetor ? . The OEM retails for $190.13 at shopezgo which is the site for OEM parts. Just asking trying to help with you problem.

I have seen websites out there that try and pass these carbs off as OEM when in fact they are not.

You can tell the difference when you pick one up and hold it. The OEM's are much heavier . The China ones are as light as a feather and junk.

Not saying that is your issue but wanted to find out a little more about the one you bought.

You still got the original ? if so then compare the two for weight.

The MCI carbs will work on pre-MCI engines. I have the one installed I put a red mark around in picture installed on the one my wife uses and works like a dream. I got it from an EZGO dealer for $100 plus shipping. Pre-MCI engine. No black smoke and it takes the gas the second you push pedal.

What model cart you got and is it the Pre-MCI ? If you posted it I might have missed you mentioning this. Is yours the 295 CC engine ? The 295cc takes the #80 jet, at least most I have took apart did. The 350cc normally uses the #90 jet. That is the only difference in both carburetors.

I think your valve timing is fine. You said your compression is good. Did you look real good when you adjusted the valves to see if you notice more threads on the intake valves where you adjust them than the exhaust ? The intakes are the two in the middle. I can look at one and tell right away. First thing I do if I buy a cart. Have your tried this cart with the air cleaner removed ? I just put the two 10 mm head nuts on the carb and test drive them leaving the air cleaner off. See how they run then. Just some tips.

One more thing. If this cart is not a workhorse and no lift kit installed then I can tell you I have removed the drive clutch without removing the engine. I did it many times when I worked at a golf course with cutting anything from frame.
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