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08-12-2020, 11:03 AM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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97 EZGO no compression - advice?
Well, we got the electrical issue solved and the motor went back to just turning over. Not starting. We checked fuel (good), Spark (good), and then compression. (bad 30/50 psi)
From the condition of the airbox and carb, it looks like it sucked in a lot of dust from the airbox and ruined the cylinder walls/ rings. I only paid $500 for the cart, $50 to tune it up, and $100 for a battery. I think I could get that back out of it with the way it sits. I called my local shop, they want about $1,500 to rebuild it. Pulling the motor doesn't seem too hard, but I can't find a good, complete, replacement motor (main issue is with replacing the clutch) any links or advice? thanks again... |
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08-12-2020, 11:18 AM | #2 |
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
have you tried adjusting the valves? You'd be surprised how many projects I've bought with no compression that had valve issues, or many times just need an adjustment.
Pay attention to the 2 vakves in the middle for the intake. They are common to sink into the head. If you see a lot of threads above the lock nut on the rocker adjuster compared to the exhaust valves, they're sunk and need to be replaced. |
08-12-2020, 08:53 PM | #3 | |
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
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THANK YOU! I was going to check this to be sure, but I did it right away and it fixed it. Thank you! |
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08-12-2020, 08:55 PM | #4 | |
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08-12-2020, 08:56 PM | #5 | |
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08-12-2020, 08:58 PM | #6 |
Vintage tech
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
Two intake valves, valve seals, seal at end of head, head gasket. Maybe gasket where plate bolts on rear of head but you can judge that. I normally don't replace it but if it tears you will have to.
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08-13-2020, 11:16 AM | #7 |
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
What trig said. Except the gasket on the plate covering the camshaft, every time I've tried to reuse one its leaked lol. Maybe I'm just lucky...
You lost ckmpression so quickly because they're worn and sunk in. You may get a few more hours use but they'll sink in again more and put you back here again. Id just replace them, theyre not bad to do at all. |
08-14-2020, 07:50 PM | #8 | |
Gone Wild
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I'm going to try and get a few more hours out of it and do the valves this winter. |
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08-14-2020, 08:13 PM | #9 |
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
I would be ordering the parts now because it may take until the winter to get them. If its not the mail issue right now then its places being out of stock on things. Worst I have ever seen when trying to get parts. I think everyone decided to buy parts on the same day lol I ordered some lights 4 weeks ago. According to tracking from USPS it is stuck in Atlanta. Pay now, get parts much later
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02-02-2021, 11:23 AM | #10 | |
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Re: 97 EZGO no compression - advice?
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I'm looking at this kit from Ebay for the valves: https://www.ebay.com/itm/18298883480...iABEgKCC_D_BwE this head gasket: https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...HQ166TTZ&psc=1 any tips on where to get the other gaskets? Names of the gaskets? thanks again. C |
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