EZGO Hello From Nebraska

[Trapper]

Hello just bought first cart 2 days ago non running. Looking to get it goin and share experience along the way. I dont know anything about carts but look forward to picking everyone's brains as I learn. I will be working on an 84' EZ GO 2cyce. Nice to meet everyone.

 

[OUTL4W]

Welcome…budget wisely as it can easily become an addiction…

plan on keeping it stock?

 

[Trapper]

Stock for the most part. I need to see see what works and what doesn't so I can tell if this cart will a money pit from the get go. Where would one start? I pulled plug n put oil in top n motor feels free. I cant push the cart because it feels like clutch is engaged with no batteries etc and it being a 2cycle gas it should roller with brakes off correct?

 

[Trapper]

these are the tags one has 84' in it so i thought that is what i had but a gentleman told me i have an 83 is that correct? I have photos of the mess I bought. Would like everyones input.

 

[BiggKidd]

A harbor freight engine swap might well be your best bet to keep it simple and easy. Best of all it would then be a 4 stroke. I personally am not a big fan of old 2 strokes. They take a lot of TLC to keep running well.

 

[Trapper]

A harbor freight engine swap might well be your best bet to keep it simple and easy. Best of all it would then be a 4 stroke. I personally am not a big fan of old 2 strokes. They take a lot of TLC to keep running well.

would you bypass the potentially shot clutches? or is there another solution for them?

 

[BiggKidd]

would you bypass the potentially shot clutches? or is there another solution for them?

I honestly have no idea what kind of clutches that old cart had. I would want one of the torque converter type clutches like newer carts and go carts have. Something like this.

GoPowerSports 30 Series Torque Converter Kit

Upgrade your go-kart or mini bike's performance with the GoPowerSports 30 Series Torque Converter Kit. This kit includes everything you need to take your ride to the next level. The kit includes a 30 Series Driver with a 3/4" bore (part # 5957), a 30 Series Driven with a 5/8" bore (part # 5958)...

www.gopowersports.com

If you're going with high horse power maybe one of these.

GoPowerSports 780 Series Torque Converter Kit, 18-30HP

Upgrade your engine's clutch system with the GoPowerSports 780 Series Torque Converter Kit. This kit is designed to provide improved torque and performance for engines with a power output of 18-30 horsepower. The kit includes a 780 style driver for 1" crankshaft or 1, a 780 style driven pulley...

www.gopowersports.com

Amazon has them cheaper too.

 

[Crash Test Dummy]

your body was swapped for a 84 you have an 85
yep it should roll with brakes off
put the f/r lever strighte up and try and roll it