1985 Club Car Rehab

[jsahara24]

Hello all, I just wanted to introduce myself and get some help with the build of my new to me golf cart. My name is Jason and I live near Reading, PA, i recently aquired a 85' CC cart that is in desperate need of some help.

Its current situation is it is stripped down to the frame and suspension, I have the motor sitting on my workbench ready for a tuneup. I will take some pictures of it tonight and post them tomorrow.

The motor is the Kawasaki 341cc and it hasn't been run in ~ 5 years, however it did run when it was parked. I plan to do a complete tune-up to the motor, including oil & oil filter, air filter, fuel filter, spark plug & belts. I have found everything I need from an online retailer, however I cannot seem to locate an oil filter.

I would also like to replace the fluid in the transmission/differential (not sure the proper terminology), I can't seem to find what to replace it with.

My other major concern is the electrical/wiring. I would consider that my weakpoint. Any suggestions or thigns to consider would be appreciated. I anticipate more questions once I get the motor tuned and try to get it running. Thanks again.

Jason

[shadowman]

take your oil filter to napa and have them match it upp they sell them for C.C if your cart has an oil filter its not an 85 they didn,t start using oil filters until 1992.................................

[shadowman]

forgot in 1985 you would have the old flathead engine so you have a 1992 or newer............................................8 )

[azboo]

If the motor is a 92-96 you did much better than the flat-head 85's came with originally.

[rusty]

Welcome to the forum jsahara24................

[jsahara24]

well I didn't actually take an oil filter out, I just assumed that it would have one. So what I do know is that it is an 8HP - 341cc motor. So is that the original 85' motor or would that be a newer one??

Is there a FAQ section on these carts that I could see what specifiications came in what year, proper fluids, etc??

I forgot my camera on my counter at home, I will try to get those pics uploaded tomorrow morning... Thanks again for all your help..

Jason

[azboo]

341 is the original flat head. If there is any way to replace it, I sure would. That motor is a dog. No offense intended at all. I started with an 85 with that motor. Boy was I glad to change it out. Try putting flat head in the search box. You'll come up with lots of helpful threads to read.

Boo

[BIGDADDYJC1]

J&M has about all you need for a cart dont they

[EZ-GOnewild]

Here is the place to go. They are one of the sponser's of this fine forum.

www.cartpartsplus.com

[oliver28472]

J&M did me right. Had a part for my old CC that nobody else had. Lots of places I checked showed the part on their website but when I called they had never sold the part. I would tell them well, it's on your wedsite. They would reply well, that doesn't mean we can get it. The part was no longer available. J&M had it.