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07-06-2010, 06:30 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
Well I think I have a robbins 4 stroke engine in my 93 marathon. It has 2 sparkplugs. I was told by the po of the cart that taht one of the pistons was not moving. I am thinking a rod broke or maybe the rod bearing cap came off (doubtfully). It runs on 1 cylinder. I havent torn into it yet, but is this typical of this engine? If so what could the problem be?
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07-06-2010, 07:29 AM
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Happy Carting
 Join Date: Dec 2007
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
WELCOME TO BGW!!! I suggest you start looking around for a running 295 that somebody removed for a big block conversion... I have in the past bought them for much less than what a rebuild would have cost. ... plus you do not know if your engine is rebuildable until you tear it down and MIC all the components. That crank could be trashed.
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07-06-2010, 08:42 AM
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Not Yet Wild
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
hmmm, ok are they hard to rebuild, or is it that just the brand new parts are so expensive that I can get a running motor for probably less than the cost of a new crank
 ? I just did some searching and theres a guy close to me parting out a '91 marathon, with a good running motor. How much do these motors usually go for? Just so I have an idea of what to offer? |
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07-06-2010, 08:47 AM
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Happy Carting
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
91 will be a 2 stroke motor ....... the rods have no rod bearings so it is pretty typical for the cranks to get worn beyond serviceable condition.
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07-06-2010, 09:56 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
Ok did some research on this 295... I know that the governor was turned up on the engine 2 owners ago, so I am hoping that the rod bolts just vibrated loose from the excessive rpm's. If they did, and the crank is ok, I'm guessing that I could get away with a new connecting rod. I guess I wont know until I pull it. I'll post my progress as I go. Also this cart didnt have a battery, I read that a 70 series battery originally was in it. Could I get away with a 12v lawn and garden battery from autozone? If so how many amps and cca's do I need.
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07-06-2010, 09:03 PM
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Doin' the Wild Thang
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: Greenville, AL
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
This aint no lawnmower!! This things for cartin', not cuttin'.... Go with the correct batt.. Thats starter needs the amps!
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07-06-2010, 09:06 PM
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Happy Carting
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
That cart won't take a bigger battery......
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07-06-2010, 09:13 PM
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Doin' the Wild Thang
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
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07-07-2010, 12:27 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jul 2010
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
How many amps are we looking at? I was figuring that a 3 cyl geo metro's battery might work as long as it fits on the battery tray. I definitely want to do it right the first time as I prefer to ride in the cart rather than push it lol. I'm still learning here so let me know the ins and outs.
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07-07-2010, 09:27 AM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Illinois
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Re: EZgo Robbins 295 engine question
my 98 txt took a 26 series battery when I replaced it a few weeks ago. There wasnt any room to go to a bigger battery in it with out trimming the tabs off the frame.
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