1971 Harley Davidson Model D - 3 wheeler

Snyds

Greetings,

I am new not only to this forum but to golf carts as well. I am an Oracle DBA, and my hobby is woodworking. I have no mechanical/engine background.

I recently inherited this cart from my father (passed away last week) who used it for running around a small town in NW Iowa. It used to run quite well. I am not able to get the cart running at this time.

Based on the Model tag I found (3B 17601 H1) I believe I have a 1971 Model Type D 3-Wheel gas powered Harley Davidson golf cart (it should be pictured).

I removed the gas tank, emptied it and put in a gallon of fresh fule/oil. I also put a brand new battery in it. When switched ON, and the gas pedal is pressed the starter (?) runs and runs. The motor will not start.

I removed the spark plug, reattached the plug wire and again tried to run it. The plug did have a spark.

As I mentioned above I do not have a lot of experience with engines (golf cart, mower, auto,…)

I welcome any suggestions as to my next step(s).

Thanks for your time,

BGW

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raydhd

See if it starts with starting fluid.If not get it compression tested.

johnny reb

i would guess you have trash in the carb if you have a spark. remove the air breather assembly you should be able to see the carb. the fuel hose goes to the carb it attaches to a piece of plastic on the side of the carb remove the screw in the center of the plastic piece. there is a screen behind it odds are it is full of gunk. remove the screen and clean it. if it dosent help it the whole carb may have to be removed.

tew45

Put a small bit of fuel in the cylinder and see if it try's to run. If it does the fuel pump/carb probably needs to be cleaned and primed. If it doesn't try to fire, there are a few other things to be checked.