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Old 07-25-2014, 11:16 PM   #1
danarhorn
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Default Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

Hey all,

I finally got my cart going by adding some fuel directly to the carburetor. However, now it only starts when I remove the air filter and leave the breather box completely open. I can then shut the box quick and go. Once I get going I can drive it until I'm tired of it. It also feels like iv'e lost some serious torque however. This all started when I added too much oil to the cart. I had an oil/gas mixture spitting up into the breather for a while. Once I figured that out I removed about an 1/8 of a quart of oil. But again, there is definite power loss. Also, it feels a bit jerky. I put some sea foam into the gas tank and am hoping that will eventually clean the carburetor out and it will run good again. Anyone have any ideas as to whats going on with the initial non-cranking of my motor? Why is it only starting after removing the air filter and leaving the breather box completely open (e.g. not clamping it back closed)? Thanks in advance for your suggestions!
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Old 07-26-2014, 10:25 AM   #2
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

What is model and year of cart ?Try adjusting your valve clearances if 4 stroke. Check carburetor vent hose, make sure its open.
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Old 07-26-2014, 05:06 PM   #3
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

Cart is an 02 txt. Man this cart is running so rich on fuel. I'll try and adjust the valves.
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Old 07-26-2014, 06:03 PM   #4
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

Check and make sure your choke is fully open. Also sounds like your float inside carb is stuck and not shutting fuel off, may need cleaning or needle inlet valve has some depris.
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Old 07-27-2014, 05:11 PM   #5
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

Okay, I adjusted the valves (no feeler gauge). The cart starts up soooo much better now. But, the cart is louder, slower, and seems to have less torque. Any suggestions?
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Old 07-27-2014, 06:27 PM   #6
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

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Okay, I adjusted the valves (no feeler gauge). The cart starts up soooo much better now. But, the cart is louder, slower, and seems to have less torque. Any suggestions?
Get a feeler gauge.

Take it from me, what "looks about right" is usually way off...
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Old 07-27-2014, 07:22 PM   #7
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Default Re: Gas Ezgo only starts with the breather box open?

i would pull spark plugs, clean or replace and see if they are black,sootie. While you have them out,check for spark by grounding the plug to block, crank and see if you have good spark on both plugs.
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