Can you please help this newbie

Bsmith · 03-30-2009, 08:14 PM

Hello,
I am new to this site and I am very impresssed with knowledge that is being shared.
I have a 2 cycle 1987 (stock) ezgo and I am hoping to find the answers to my first three questions from the knowledgeable folks here.
1. Where can I get a repair manual for this cart?
2. I have a steep hill behind my house and my cart struggles getting up the hill.
I read about the shorter belt helping the problem, but I am not sure what the right size belt should be or where I can call to speak with someone to purchase one.
3. Today I purchased a new air filter, gas filters and spark plug. I also purchased a new muffler as I believe the original is pretty much plugged up.
Do you have any other recommendations for getting the top performance out of a stock engine?

Many Thanks,
Bsmith

scottyb · 03-30-2009, 08:18 PM

Sounds like you are on the right path. Done right that 1 inch shorter belt is the best bang for the buck

Let us know how it works for you!

Bsmith · 04-05-2009, 01:25 PM

Hello again,
Well..this weekend I replaced the air filter, gas filters, put in a new plug and it runs a little better. I have not replaced the muffler yet, but I have a new one. The one on the cart I'm sure is pretty plugged because if I drive it very far it gets very hot and the smoke bellows out from it.
I am looking for a manual and wanting to try a smaller belt so I can get up the hill behind my house better.
Anyone have a source for these items.

Many thanks !!

pizzamaker · 04-05-2009, 01:32 PM

anyone of the site sponsers can hook you up with the belt you need.

baja-boatn · 04-05-2009, 02:54 PM

Check all your oil seals aound the crank shaft. If they are leaking it will starv the engine for gas. I have know several guy who buy new mufflers and all they needed was the seals replaced. Good luck, I hope this helps.

DOOmsman · 04-05-2009, 03:00 PM

Paw around and find some sites with belt sizes for your cart, measure your belt with a seamstress tape and see if yours is worn or streched you may need a new stock belt not a shorter one , My two centavos or whatever this prez will haves us spending.

legbuh · 04-07-2009, 09:23 AM

The two strokes just don't have the torque the new 4 strokes have for hill climbing. I've learned to live with it.

You'd think these engines could rev out a little higher.. they're probably not even close to any type of powerband for a 2 stroke.. lol

imjski · 04-08-2009, 08:53 PM

did you get the smaller belt you needed???

Bsmith · 04-10-2009, 07:31 AM

Hello imjski...I have not been able to get a shorter belt yet. I spoke with a lady with one of the site sponsors and she said they do not recommend using one on my cart. I asked her if there was a specific reason and she said....that is what the guy's in the service department told her. I plan on talking with one of the service techs to find out why it is not recommended. It may be that a shorter belt will not work on the 1987 model EZGO?
I believe that legbuh has a good point in this thread about tork.
I did get a manual.
I will post a reply after I get done talking with a service tech regarding the belt.

imjski · 04-12-2009, 03:50 PM

Tks 4 keeping me advised...

03-30-2009, 08:14 PM	#1
Bsmith Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Can you please help this newbie Hello, I am new to this site and I am very impresssed with knowledge that is being shared. I have a 2 cycle 1987 (stock) ezgo and I am hoping to find the answers to my first three questions from the knowledgeable folks here. 1. Where can I get a repair manual for this cart? 2. I have a steep hill behind my house and my cart struggles getting up the hill. I read about the shorter belt helping the problem, but I am not sure what the right size belt should be or where I can call to speak with someone to purchase one. 3. Today I purchased a new air filter, gas filters and spark plug. I also purchased a new muffler as I believe the original is pretty much plugged up. Do you have any other recommendations for getting the top performance out of a stock engine? Many Thanks, Bsmith
Bsmith Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5

03-30-2009, 08:18 PM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,418	Re: Can you please help this newbie Sounds like you are on the right path. Done right that 1 inch shorter belt is the best bang for the buck Let us know how it works for you!

04-05-2009, 01:25 PM	#3
Bsmith Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Can you please help this newbie Hello again, Well..this weekend I replaced the air filter, gas filters, put in a new plug and it runs a little better. I have not replaced the muffler yet, but I have a new one. The one on the cart I'm sure is pretty plugged because if I drive it very far it gets very hot and the smoke bellows out from it. I am looking for a manual and wanting to try a smaller belt so I can get up the hill behind my house better. Anyone have a source for these items. Many thanks !!
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04-05-2009, 01:32 PM	#4
pizzamaker ****tard supreme Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: waldo,wisconsin Posts: 5,401	Re: Can you please help this newbie anyone of the site sponsers can hook you up with the belt you need.

04-05-2009, 02:54 PM	#5
baja-boatn Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Missouri Posts: 6	Re: Can you please help this newbie Check all your oil seals aound the crank shaft. If they are leaking it will starv the engine for gas. I have know several guy who buy new mufflers and all they needed was the seals replaced. Good luck, I hope this helps.

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04-05-2009, 03:00 PM	#6
DOOmsman Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Reddick IL Posts: 11,220	Re: Can you please help this newbie Paw around and find some sites with belt sizes for your cart, measure your belt with a seamstress tape and see if yours is worn or streched you may need a new stock belt not a shorter one , My two centavos or whatever this prez will haves us spending.

04-07-2009, 09:23 AM	#7
legbuh Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 14	Re: Can you please help this newbie The two strokes just don't have the torque the new 4 strokes have for hill climbing. I've learned to live with it. You'd think these engines could rev out a little higher.. they're probably not even close to any type of powerband for a 2 stroke.. lol
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04-08-2009, 08:53 PM	#8
imjski Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Can you please help this newbie did you get the smaller belt you needed???
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04-10-2009, 07:31 AM	#9
Bsmith Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5	Re: Can you please help this newbie Hello imjski...I have not been able to get a shorter belt yet. I spoke with a lady with one of the site sponsors and she said they do not recommend using one on my cart. I asked her if there was a specific reason and she said....that is what the guy's in the service department told her. I plan on talking with one of the service techs to find out why it is not recommended. It may be that a shorter belt will not work on the 1987 model EZGO? I believe that legbuh has a good point in this thread about tork. I did get a manual. I will post a reply after I get done talking with a service tech regarding the belt.
Bsmith Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 5

04-12-2009, 03:50 PM	#10
imjski Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20	Re: Can you please help this newbie Tks 4 keeping me advised...
imjski Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 20