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11-03-2015, 06:52 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2015
Location: Omaha, NE
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1985 EZGO No Power
So I got a 1985 EZGO a couple of weeks ago. It seemed a little sluggish on hills so the first thing I did was replace the belts that I'm pretty sure were original to the cart
 The cart actually seems slower and even worse on hills. I just tested the compression and it's showing 110-115 so from what I've read here that's excellent for this old boy. When I pulled the plug it had a lot of carbon on it so I'm thinking that a tune up is the next step and I might as well replace all of the fuel lines while I'm at it. Any other suggestions as to what to look for to put some pep in it's step? |
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11-04-2015, 08:42 AM
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Test before replacing
Join Date: Aug 2013
Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border.
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
You have good compression, and it runs. That puts you way ahead of the curve.
There is the off chance that the exhaust is getting plugged. That would slow you down, but I am really leaning towards one of the clutches not operating properly. Here is your manual. |
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11-04-2015, 08:57 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
Thank You, The Drive clutch seems to be working properly. It starts off fully extended and when I pull out of the driveway it moves inward tightening the belt. I don't know what to look at on the driven clutch.
I'd say my mechanical skill level is probably 5-6 |
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11-04-2015, 12:29 PM
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Location: Washington
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
Put new plugs in it - and some fresh fuel - Always start with the simplest solution and work towards the more difficult ones.
Did you put the same belt on you took off? |
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11-04-2015, 01:35 PM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
No, I bought brand new belts. I'll change the plug, fuel lines, and filters next. I'm just hoping to find them locally.
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11-04-2015, 05:38 PM
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
The driven clutch works the opposite of the drive clutch.
It could also be a dragging brake. |
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11-04-2015, 06:59 PM
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
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11-04-2015, 07:37 PM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
I want to say they were the same size but I'm not sure, I put the belts on that are supposed to be on it lol
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11-06-2015, 03:25 PM
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Getting Wild
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Location: missouri
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
i have a 1985 ezgo two stroke that was
doing the same thing. very sluggish on hills. i pulled the carb and cleaned it....twice. made all the difference in the world. |
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11-06-2015, 05:15 PM
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Re: 1985 EZGO No Power
Top speed is around 17 mph with stock tires, and no governor.
check the speed with a gps to see what you are getting. |
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