Need Some Opion's

NewCartGuy · 05-23-2009, 01:48 PM

I was just contacted about a mid 80s Yamaha gas cart with a 18hp Kohler motor in it. I have not seen the cart yet, but am wondering what everyones opinion's are on the 80's Yami's and the Kohler motors. The guy wants to sell it for $600 is that worth it?

Thanks!

Flintrock · 05-23-2009, 02:05 PM

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Originally Posted by NewCartGuy

I was just contacted about a mid 80s Yamaha gas cart with a 18hp Kohler motor in it. I have not seen the cart yet, but am wondering what everyones opinion's are on the 80's Yami's and the Kohler motors. The guy wants to sell it for $600 is that worth it?

Thanks!

If it's even half way decent that's worth it, those are solid framed carts and if the drive train is not butchered I'd go for it for twice the price. There is not a thing wrong with a Koehler, they are great engines, the lawn mower racers use them a lot. But, if it's too good to be true..beware. Check everything over, if it looks good go for it.

NewCartGuy · 05-23-2009, 02:10 PM

Thanks Flintrock! What are the major things I should look for? I know a smoking engine is one thing, and make sure there is oil in it. This would be my first gas cart and am kinda clueless!

Flintrock · 05-23-2009, 02:18 PM

It's gonna be a homemade engine swap... So look for proper clutch alignment (straight alignment between the two clutches), exhaust makeup, if everything seems to be neatly done. If you can look at how they mounted the engine. There is probably some kind of lift too, so ask about that, and see how that affects how level the engine sits in the frame. At that price the seller probably knows there is some work to be done, so ask him. Check out the frame for obvious signs of major rust, surface rust is to be expected. If it all looks good but just needs engine work, I'd do it. Those 18 hp Koehlers are stump pullers!

Flintrock · 05-23-2009, 02:24 PM

I would go in with the mindset that if it would take up to $1000-1500 to make it right that would be OK. You would still be way ahead. More than that I don't know, it's still an '80's cart. Of course I have no idea what your personal finances are, but I would think that is a fairly realistic number for mild update.
Dave, lend NCG your BB/ Yamaha expertise!

smallblock450sl · 05-23-2009, 02:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Flintrock

It's gonna be a homemade engine swap... So look for proper clutch alignment (straight alignment between the two clutches), exhaust makeup, if everything seems to be neatly done. If you can look at how they mounted the engine. There is probably some kind of lift too, so ask about that, and see how that affects how level the engine sits in the frame. At that price the seller probably knows there is some work to be done, so ask him. Check out the frame for obvious signs of major rust, surface rust is to be expected. If it all looks good but just needs engine work, I'd do it. Those 18 hp Koehlers are stump pullers!

Good advice Flintrock.....Ask the guy if you can take some pic's and give you a day or 2 to decide. Every member here would be glad to say "buy it" or "run away". Later dave

Flintrock · 05-23-2009, 02:27 PM

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Originally Posted by smallblock450sl

Good advice Flintrock.....Ask the guy if you can take some pic's and give you a day or 2 to decide. Every member here would be glad to say "buy it" or "run away". Later dave

Wow, that was quick!!

smallblock450sl · 05-23-2009, 02:31 PM

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Originally Posted by Flintrock

Wow, that was quick!!

Not "quick"..."stealth"

Flintrock · 05-23-2009, 02:35 PM

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Originally Posted by smallblock450sl

Not "quick"..."stealth"

I'll remember that! Is that what you use the flux capacitor for????

smallblock450sl · 05-23-2009, 02:39 PM

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Originally Posted by Flintrock

I'll remember that! Is that what you use the flux capacitor for????

NO! Time travel, you silly goose! How can I go back in time and make financial planning descissions without it!

05-23-2009, 01:48 PM	#1
NewCartGuy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37	Need Some Opion's I was just contacted about a mid 80s Yamaha gas cart with a 18hp Kohler motor in it. I have not seen the cart yet, but am wondering what everyones opinion's are on the 80's Yami's and the Kohler motors. The guy wants to sell it for $600 is that worth it? Thanks!
NewCartGuy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37

05-23-2009, 02:10 PM	#3
NewCartGuy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37	Re: Need Some Opion's Thanks Flintrock! What are the major things I should look for? I know a smoking engine is one thing, and make sure there is oil in it. This would be my first gas cart and am kinda clueless!
NewCartGuy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 37

05-23-2009, 02:18 PM	#4
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: Need Some Opion's It's gonna be a homemade engine swap... So look for proper clutch alignment (straight alignment between the two clutches), exhaust makeup, if everything seems to be neatly done. If you can look at how they mounted the engine. There is probably some kind of lift too, so ask about that, and see how that affects how level the engine sits in the frame. At that price the seller probably knows there is some work to be done, so ask him. Check out the frame for obvious signs of major rust, surface rust is to be expected. If it all looks good but just needs engine work, I'd do it. Those 18 hp Koehlers are stump pullers!

05-23-2009, 02:24 PM	#5
Flintrock Raised by coyotes Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central Texas Posts: 5,658	Re: Need Some Opion's I would go in with the mindset that if it would take up to $1000-1500 to make it right that would be OK. You would still be way ahead. More than that I don't know, it's still an '80's cart. Of course I have no idea what your personal finances are, but I would think that is a fairly realistic number for mild update. Dave, lend NCG your BB/ Yamaha expertise!

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