Installing 420cc motor in 89 ezgo

[maryjane5]

Can someone tell me possibly everything that will b needed to install a 420cc preditor motor into a 89 ezgo cart? I've got motor, and golfcart, rear end is still good n I place but anything else I will need?

[Stone]

You sure have a lot of projects.

N U kaint spel!

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by Stone

You sure have a lot of projects.

N U kaint spel!

So what's your point? Are you trying to help or stir up trouble?

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by maryjane5

Can someone tell me possibly everything that will b needed to install a 420cc preditor motor into a 89 ezgo cart? I've got motor, and golfcart, rear end is still good n I place but anything else I will need?

There's no way we can tell you "everything" you need. There's parts you'll need along the way to make it all go together.

Basically you need the following:

1. Engine w/1" crankshaft and electric start
2. Primary clutch
3. Engine mounting plate
4. Secondary clutch
5. Drive belt
6. Ignition switch
7. Battery
8. Cables & wiring

The engine plate you might have to make yourself, I don't know of anyone who makes a direct fit for that cart. If you're cart is a 2 stroke engine setup, you won't have reverse gear. Make sure you get an engine that has a built in charging system, most only have 3 amps, so get one that has more.

[Stone]

Originally Posted by slonomo

So what's your point? Are you trying to help or stir up trouble?

No offense. It's just with a grand total of five posts, everyone of them asking everything there is to know on five different machines, with little or no attempt to properly phrase the questions, it smells a bit like spam.

I guess we will find out if/ when he responds to your assistance.

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by Stone

No offense. It's just with a grand total of five posts, everyone of them asking everything there is to know on five different machines, with little or no attempt to properly phrase the questions, it smells a bit like spam.

I guess we will find out if/ when he responds to your assistance.

I hear ya. There's a little triangle button down in the lower left hand corner where you can report a post if you think somethings up. That's probably the better way to deal with it. It might be spam.

[Stone]

Originally Posted by slonomo

I hear ya. There's a little triangle button down in the lower left hand corner where you can report a post if you think somethings up. That's probably the better way to deal with it. It might be spam.

Everyone is entitled....

I'd rather offer a bit of witty banter myself.

But thanks for the heads up on the triangle.

[maryjane5]

I appreciate all advice I get here. And yes I have multiple carts I'm working on, and can't spell,even with spell check. Anyways, far as all I'd need to swap the motors out had me wondering if the clutch off the 3pg motor will work on r he preditor motor?

[slonomo]

Originally Posted by maryjane5

I appreciate all advice I get here. And yes I have multiple carts I'm working on, and can't spell,even with spell check. Anyways, far as all I'd need to swap the motors out had me wondering if the clutch off the 3pg motor will work on r he preditor motor?

Technically yes, you'd have to cut, drill, and tap the crankshaft on the Predator engine and then use a tapered adapter to use the clutch.

Three negatives to think about here:
1. That clutch isn't designed for that engine and you'll be leaving performance on the table, assuming it's in good condition. If the clutch is worn, that's even worse.
2. The tapered adapter method is not the "correct" way to do this and it has been known to fail. The adapter is a friction fit with and has been know to slip and even mar up the crank and/or clutch.
3. Once you cut the crankshaft you cannot use the proper 1" straight shaft clutch anymore because the crank will be too short. In order to upgrade to a better clutch you'd have to install a new crank.

So my recommendation is to use a Comet 780 1" straight shaft clutch with that engine.