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07-23-2020, 11:16 PM | #1 |
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Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
Hello,
I have a 1999 EZGO TXT, EH29c with one broken rod. I have another post looking for options on a cart rebuild with big block, but in the mean time, I pulled the stock engine apart to evaluate the cause and overall damage. It appears a con rod bolt came loose, dropped out, the other one broke and snapped the rod. Crank rod bearing surface appears to be in good condition, no other internal damage is apparent...the crank still turns, and other piston seems to work fine. I'd like to get this motor working again...any reason to replace the good con rod? What about seals and gaskets? Do I really need the whole rebuild kit, or can I get away with just the con rod and a head gasket? Any other "must replace" items? I still need to pull the clutch off the crank shaft, and disassemble the valve train and head, and will put calipers on the valve components and crank consistent with the engine manual, check the valves out, etc. Also, anyone use the aftermarket ebay rebuild kits? Any problems with them? Seems everyone here recommends OEM rods, who makes a kit with OEM rods? |
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07-24-2020, 12:15 PM | #2 |
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Re: Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
Told you the bolt came loose from the rod cap :) I've seen it many times.
I'd measure cylinder bores and ring end gap to make sure they're still in spec. If so, replace the rod and gaskets. I'd also recommend checking and probably replacing the intake valves while its already apart. I doubt you're going to find OEM rods, pistons, or rings anymore. Aftermarket is about all you've got. And 95% of the aftermarket stuff on ebay is all Nivel regardless of source, seller, or price. You've got a good plan though. Take it all apart and measure everything. Replace what's worn or out of spec and put it back together. Take your time and you'll be fine. Note, there is a small o ring near the top right corner where the engine case side cover bolts on. As long as it's not damaged or destroyed, reuse it. The ones in the kits never fit right. Same with the oil pump cover. Those are finicky suckers. Make sure its completely flat and reuse that o ring also. Aftermarkets don't fit right. And DEFINITELY replace the big square-ish gasket behind the camshaft cap cover. Those will leak every single time you take them off, even if they look good. |
07-24-2020, 12:53 PM | #3 |
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Re: Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
The OEM rods are still available with bolts. They are high but that's all I use.
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07-24-2020, 12:53 PM | #4 |
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Re: Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
Thanks CP,
My buddy, a golf course superintendent said the same thing...likely a rod bolt came loose. Crazy how it can unthread itself, and not put a hole in the bottom of the case. That's the info I was looking for...not the answer I wanted. Didn't want to spend several hundred on a motor that likely won't be in the cart for too long. Sounds like best to just bite the bullet, and pick up the rebuild kit with all gaskets, rods, pistons, valves, rings, etc. Since I will probably pull the motor eventually and redneck the machine up a bit with a big block, this motor will likely get sold...probably should build it back right so I feel better about selling it later. Gotta get that clutch off first so I can pull the timing cover, valve train, head, etc. to see what else I am gonna need for the full rebuild...where do I find a 3/4" fine thread bolt? No fastener places near by...hour away at the closest...long way for a bolt. Do you know what the thread pitch is on the threads at the outer most face of the clutch? It looks like it would come off easy with a bold and some oil in the hole as a hydraulic press. Likely have to order one just to get the clutch off, and would hate to order and it not fit. Seems odd that it would be 3/4" with everything on the machine metric. Possibly 19 mm? |
07-24-2020, 12:58 PM | #5 |
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Re: Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
Pieces! Destroyed that rod. I guess there is room in the bottom of the case for the bolt to drop out without hitting. Not sure why the photo came in upside down though.
Trig, do you buy them direct from an EZGO dealer? |
07-24-2020, 01:17 PM | #6 | |
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07-24-2020, 01:58 PM | #7 |
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07-24-2020, 01:59 PM | #8 |
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07-24-2020, 04:54 PM | #9 |
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Re: Robbin EH29C broken rod - Do I need a full Rebuild kit?
Tractor supply usually has a good selection of stuff like that.
I would recommend at least grade 8 for the bolt and the rod. You can use a long grade 8 bolt and cut the head off. Just dont use soft steel, if the clutch is really on there (and many times they are) softer steel will mushroom inside the end of the crankshaft and then you're really gonna be cussing. |
07-24-2020, 06:23 PM | #10 | |
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I have probably pulled off 20 using this method and never once had an issue . Hope I don't but the best way is with a puller which I refuse to buy. |
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