'09 CC DS engine swap questions

[Springbok]

Originally Posted by CP241

I’d personally tear down the engine and see what went wrong. A new connecting rod, counterbalance rod bearings, and full rebuild is usually under a couple hundred bucks and a few hours of your time. As long as the counterbalance weight didn’t make a big window in the back of the motor (which you can’t see until you remove the motor) it’s totally rebuildable. And much cheaper than a swap… plus it’s quieter, smoother, and the cart will carry more value monetarily if you go to sell it with a stock engine than a predator swap.

I second this.

[CP241]

Originally Posted by Ryanrat311

The top end kit I got came with a piston as well as rings. What kind of wear would I be looking for on the existing piston to justify swapping it for the new one vs keeping it with a new set of rings?

I grabbed some bolts from the hardware to DIY a puller so I should have that popped off tonight to get a better look inside the case and the piston/cylinder.

I would send that back and get OEM parts. The aftermarket stuff will work but you’ll more than likely do it all again in about a year or two tops

[Ryanrat311]

Well I got the clutch off via the home made bolt method but I messed up in either not getting the threads fully ground down or the grade 8 bolt went into the end of the crankshaft cock-eyed and now its stuck hard in the crank.

So I think I'm royally F'ed now...

EDIT: I ordered a left hand tap in hopes I can clean up the threads I boogered up. Learning the hard way for sure...

[Ryanrat311]

Well everything is back together in the cart. I replaced a bunch of seals, gaskets, etc while in there. I had to order a left hand tap to chase the crank threads that I thankfully did not destroy with my homemade puller bolt.

I need to dive into the throttle pedal adjustment now... cart seems to only want to go 3/4 or more throttle. I have to feather it to go slowly.

Anyway, thanks to those with guidance thus far to get back up and running!