Can anyone tell me what all I may need?

rjc799 · 05-30-2012, 04:29 AM

If I get my new ignition and solenoid hooked up and find the motor is crap, I have seriously been looking at this as a replacement:

http://www.harborfreight.com/engines...nia-69464.html

I have been told I need a 4 cycle rear end (still looking as to where locally to find one), but what else?

New clutch? belts?

Anyone know for sure? I am trying to get a total cost to do it, before buying the motor and then finding out I also need a ton of other parts.

Any help is appreciated.

rjc799 · 06-05-2012, 07:48 AM

Nothing?

I will attempt to "unstick" my stock motor and am hoping for the best, but may wind up down this road. Any help is appreciated.

rjc799 · 06-05-2012, 07:51 AM

I guess another question is how good are the Predator engines?

scottyb · 06-05-2012, 07:53 AM

Are you asking about putting a 4 stroke motor in a 2 stroke cart?

You won't have any reverse and that gets old fast.

Dave Box · 06-05-2012, 08:39 AM

Ron,
Off the top of my head you will need to,

Fabricate an engine cradle
Find a crankshaft adapter to fit the clutch
Replace the clutch for one that allows the cart to idle
Fabricate throttle and choke links
Rewire the cart to key start
Remove the 1 gallon tank
Fit a low pressure electric fuel pump
Replace the rear axle
Find a new belt

As a slide aside my engine was completely locked when I found it. As long as the crankcase halves and the cylinder head are still good the complete engine rebuild kit (which you can find for under $400) will give you a new engine. If you then have money left over for a new BV18 carburetor ($99) and a new fuel pump ($33) you will have a tight engine that will surprise you with its energy.

Dave

rjc799 · 06-05-2012, 10:38 AM

Dave........ WOW!

Looks like I will definitely try my luck with this one first. I don't have anywhere near the metal fab skills for all of that.

rjc799 · 06-05-2012, 10:40 AM

I honestly didn't know it would be all that involved. I have seen kits for "big block" engine mounts, but not one for a cart as old as mine.

Honestly, I was hoping it would be easier....

05-30-2012, 04:29 AM	#1
rjc799 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthEastern VA Posts: 406	Can anyone tell me what all I may need? If I get my new ignition and solenoid hooked up and find the motor is crap, I have seriously been looking at this as a replacement: http://www.harborfreight.com/engines...nia-69464.html I have been told I need a 4 cycle rear end (still looking as to where locally to find one), but what else? New clutch? belts? Anyone know for sure? I am trying to get a total cost to do it, before buying the motor and then finding out I also need a ton of other parts. Any help is appreciated.

06-05-2012, 07:48 AM	#2
rjc799 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthEastern VA Posts: 406	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? Nothing? I will attempt to "unstick" my stock motor and am hoping for the best, but may wind up down this road. Any help is appreciated.

06-05-2012, 07:51 AM	#3
rjc799 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthEastern VA Posts: 406	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? I guess another question is how good are the Predator engines?

06-05-2012, 07:53 AM	#4
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,419	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? Are you asking about putting a 4 stroke motor in a 2 stroke cart? You won't have any reverse and that gets old fast.

06-05-2012, 08:39 AM	#5
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? Ron, Off the top of my head you will need to, Fabricate an engine cradle Find a crankshaft adapter to fit the clutch Replace the clutch for one that allows the cart to idle Fabricate throttle and choke links Rewire the cart to key start Remove the 1 gallon tank Fit a low pressure electric fuel pump Replace the rear axle Find a new belt As a slide aside my engine was completely locked when I found it. As long as the crankcase halves and the cylinder head are still good the complete engine rebuild kit (which you can find for under $400) will give you a new engine. If you then have money left over for a new BV18 carburetor ($99) and a new fuel pump ($33) you will have a tight engine that will surprise you with its energy. Dave

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06-05-2012, 10:38 AM	#6
rjc799 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthEastern VA Posts: 406	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? Dave........ WOW! Looks like I will definitely try my luck with this one first. I don't have anywhere near the metal fab skills for all of that.

06-05-2012, 10:40 AM	#7
rjc799 Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SouthEastern VA Posts: 406	Re: Can anyone tell me what all I may need? I honestly didn't know it would be all that involved. I have seen kits for "big block" engine mounts, but not one for a cart as old as mine. Honestly, I was hoping it would be easier....