79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move

nv_gladiators · 06-13-2011, 04:34 PM

The link is working.

Dave Box · 06-13-2011, 05:10 PM

The link does'nt work for me either but I searched and found the video here

YouTube - ‪1979 EZ GO Golf Cart‬&rlm;

Now I am not entirely certain but I will bet my left stone that the engine is not actually firing. It is cranking but that doesn't generate enough speed to pull in the drive clutch.

Dave

Dave Box · 06-13-2011, 09:17 PM

BTW That isn't a 79. Looks like 84 - 88

Dave

ScooterMcTavish · 06-13-2011, 10:10 PM

As someone who has recently had experience with a cranking, not firing, I 'm with Dave on this one. It doesn't sound like it's firing, just turning over real quick - had the same issue before my rebuild. There's really no comparison between cranking and running revs (and noise).

Maybe an outside guess, and based on the speed my 3PG genny uses, I'm guessing there's not much compression - that engine seems to be cranking real quick, which it will do with no resistance. Guess it's the usual checks - spark, compression, and fuel to see why it's not firing.

thetexasdeb · 01-08-2017, 01:46 PM

I'm having the same problem with my 87 Marathon. It began with a loud screeching noise from the drive belt. Replaced drive belt now it won't go at all. I thought it was from lack of fuel, (there was no fuel in the filter) replaced fuel filter, spark plug, still nothing.
If it is the clutch what's the next step?
Thanx.

racin161 · 01-08-2017, 02:30 PM

Please start your own thread with your question and I'm sure you'll receive help. The thread your in now is from 2011 K ?

LOU

06-13-2011, 04:34 PM	#11
nv_gladiators Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 8	Re: 79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move The link is working.
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06-13-2011, 09:17 PM	#13
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move BTW That isn't a 79. Looks like 84 - 88 Dave

06-13-2011, 10:10 PM	#14
ScooterMcTavish Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Manitoba, Canada Posts: 363	Re: 79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move As someone who has recently had experience with a cranking, not firing, I 'm with Dave on this one. It doesn't sound like it's firing, just turning over real quick - had the same issue before my rebuild. There's really no comparison between cranking and running revs (and noise). Maybe an outside guess, and based on the speed my 3PG genny uses, I'm guessing there's not much compression - that engine seems to be cranking real quick, which it will do with no resistance. Guess it's the usual checks - spark, compression, and fuel to see why it's not firing.

01-08-2017, 01:46 PM	#15
thetexasdeb Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 7	Re: 79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move I'm having the same problem with my 87 Marathon. It began with a loud screeching noise from the drive belt. Replaced drive belt now it won't go at all. I thought it was from lack of fuel, (there was no fuel in the filter) replaced fuel filter, spark plug, still nothing. If it is the clutch what's the next step? Thanx.
thetexasdeb Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2015 Posts: 7

01-08-2017, 02:30 PM	#16
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: 79 Gas EZGO runs but won't move Please start your own thread with your question and I'm sure you'll receive help. The thread your in now is from 2011 K ? LOU
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515

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