Yamaha

Divedigger · 08-11-2020, 07:25 PM

New here and been reading through everything but can't find answer. I bought a 4 stroke Yamaha cart that had engine removed and took apart , somebody ran low on oil so scored crank and cyl and other parts missing but my question is how do you raise seat to look for model no? The seat base will wiggle and I found the hinges at floor board ,but there seems to be a latch but I can't find the magic button. If anybody can help me , I'll find model and probably be looking for a good or reman engine. Thanks for any help I never shot any golf before but maybe be able to get this going.

cgtech · 08-11-2020, 07:49 PM

You have a G2 or G9, and the lever is next to the gas cap, under the gas door.

Serial number will be in between the seat base hinges when you open seat up, on a riveted aluminum tag. SN starting with "J38" is a G2, starting with "JG5" is G9.

Also, white steering wheel & column is G2, black steering wheel & column is G9 on your cart type.

I know you say you never shot one before, but shooting the cart may not help you to get it going....

Divedigger · 08-11-2020, 09:23 PM

Thank you sir, it is jg5-206373 everything looks ok except some rust around battery tray and of course no motor!

cgtech · 08-12-2020, 02:28 AM

G2 & G9 motors are identical for your purposes. Both were a 285cc motor (as indicated on the block just below where the exhaust pipe would exit). Watch out for the "mostly identical" G14 motor, it looks the same, but some electrical features are not the same. (G14 was a "2 year only" model using a "same looking motor", and you arent too likely to encounter that one, just advising). I'm gonna add a link about motor swaps that's very "in depth", and has a little more info than you might need, but since your gonna learn about this, good info just the same.

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=20101

cardsrok · 08-12-2020, 07:11 PM

I think the latch is under the cover where you put in the gas.

J-ROB · 08-13-2020, 06:29 AM

Hey Dive, quick question for you.

I know you said the engine has been pulled, is the factory air box and other parts still there such as starter/generator, solenoid etc.?

Try posting up some pictures if you can.

08-11-2020, 07:25 PM	#1
Divedigger Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: East tennessee Posts: 24	Yamaha New here and been reading through everything but can't find answer. I bought a 4 stroke Yamaha cart that had engine removed and took apart , somebody ran low on oil so scored crank and cyl and other parts missing but my question is how do you raise seat to look for model no? The seat base will wiggle and I found the hinges at floor board ,but there seems to be a latch but I can't find the magic button. If anybody can help me , I'll find model and probably be looking for a good or reman engine. Thanks for any help I never shot any golf before but maybe be able to get this going.

08-11-2020, 07:49 PM	#2
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Yamaha You have a G2 or G9, and the lever is next to the gas cap, under the gas door. Serial number will be in between the seat base hinges when you open seat up, on a riveted aluminum tag. SN starting with "J38" is a G2, starting with "JG5" is G9. Also, white steering wheel & column is G2, black steering wheel & column is G9 on your cart type. I know you say you never shot one before, but shooting the cart may not help you to get it going....

08-11-2020, 09:23 PM	#3
Divedigger Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: East tennessee Posts: 24	Re: Yamaha Thank you sir, it is jg5-206373 everything looks ok except some rust around battery tray and of course no motor!

08-12-2020, 02:28 AM	#4
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: Yamaha G2 & G9 motors are identical for your purposes. Both were a 285cc motor (as indicated on the block just below where the exhaust pipe would exit). Watch out for the "mostly identical" G14 motor, it looks the same, but some electrical features are not the same. (G14 was a "2 year only" model using a "same looking motor", and you arent too likely to encounter that one, just advising). I'm gonna add a link about motor swaps that's very "in depth", and has a little more info than you might need, but since your gonna learn about this, good info just the same. https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/showthread.php?t=20101

08-12-2020, 07:11 PM	#5
cardsrok Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: The Ville Posts: 81	Re: Yamaha I think the latch is under the cover where you put in the gas.

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08-13-2020, 06:29 AM	#6
J-ROB Out to Lunch Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 451	Re: Yamaha Hey Dive, quick question for you. I know you said the engine has been pulled, is the factory air box and other parts still there such as starter/generator, solenoid etc.? Try posting up some pictures if you can.

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