[Barry]

Hi,

I've just figured out that the lack of compression in a '95 EZ-GO is caused by lack of valve lash, on the exhaust side. Intake lash was fine.

I always thought that the gap between the rocker and the valve got larger with time???? This gap closed up and disappeared. I had to loosen the screw at least 3/4 of a turn to get any lash whatsoever.

Do the valves wear into the valve seat over time, causing the reduced lash??

Do I need to do more than just adjust the valve lash again? Would you think it needs a valve job now?

It was running fine, maybe a little weak, when one day it had absolutely no power whatsoever. It would barely start. I measured the compression - 130psi on one side, 30psi on the other. Poured oil into the bad cyl and the compression jumped to almost 100psi. Appeared to be bad rings.

Now I've discovered the bad valve lash, on both cylinders. I'm surprised it ran at all. It makes me wonder if it still has a bad cyl, caused by bad rings. Unfortunately, the engine it out of the cart at the moment so I can't check the compression.

I just wondered what y'all thought.

Thanks,

Barry