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Old 03-21-2020, 02:53 PM   #1
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Default EZGO ST400 - Clone Engine

Good Afternoon from a Newbie,

Been using the forum search function looking for other threads that may help but I have come up short. I have ST400 that had a frozen motor. I think I have a mistake when I ordered the Vegas Carts Cradle and Engine plate for a Predator (had the engine). Initial line up shows the cradle not clearing the axle ribs. My guess is though its for a workhorse/ST350 the 400 is a different beast?

Looking for any input from users that have done this. Happy to post up some pictures if that will help.

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Old 03-21-2020, 03:11 PM   #2
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Default Re: EZGO ST400 - Clone Engine

The 400 is a Kawasaki single cylinder engine with a totally different cradle than the 350 cc two cylinder Robin engine. Last I heard Vegas Carts does not YET have a setup for that engine.
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Old 03-21-2020, 03:31 PM   #3
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Default Re: EZGO ST400 - Clone Engine

Thanks Meimk!

I was afraid of that. I will jump on the phone with Vegas Carts and see what my options are. Otherwise back to the drawing board.

I will continue to be open to ideas.
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Sounds like some fabrication is in your future.
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Old 03-22-2020, 10:47 AM   #5
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Default Re: EZGO ST400 - Clone Engine

And before you ditch the Kawasaki I would pull it apart and inspect the damage. Might be savable. Or check on the price of a short block. That is if all you want to do is get it running again.
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Old 03-30-2020, 06:57 PM   #6
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Default Re: EZGO ST400 - Clone Engine

Thanks for the replies!

After further inspection I would need a long block. It looks like it dropped a valve and pulverized it into the cylinder wall, piston and head.

The Vegas Carts Kit isn't that far off from fitting the ST. Quite a bit of adjust in the engine mount to line everything up.

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Thanks for the replies!

After further inspection I would need a long block. It looks like it dropped a valve and pulverized it into the cylinder wall, piston and head.

The Vegas Carts Kit isn't that far off from fitting the ST. Quite a bit of adjust in the engine mount to line everything up.

Thank You!
What kit did you order? For a 2011 TXT? I have a 2011 ST400 and want to put a Predator in it. If your kit is close, that might be the easiest thing.
Any pictures would be great.

Thanks!
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