MCI block Pre MCI head

[CP241]

Originally Posted by Superx2

I new the head was pre mci. But what about the block. The crank cover looks like the mci gasket I was looking at.

Originally Posted by trig123

MCI engines should have a EH 352C or EH 292C on them. Pre- MCI blocks will have EH 35C or EH 29C on them. The flywheel on the MCI don't have a key for it, which actually makes it more easy to remove.

Your picture shows EH29C not EH292C so that also shows pre-mci

[Superx2]

Yes but the 2003+ gasket looks like it has the extra bolt hole like mine does. This is what’s got me confused

[big mule]

Originally Posted by Superx2

Yes but the 2003+ gasket looks like it has the extra bolt hole like mine does. This is what’s got me confused

I have run across pre-mci engines that had different bolt patterns,one pattern had 1 additional bolt like yours: thumbup:

[trig123]

I would be ordering parts for the Pre-MCI engine and not worry about it. The gasket will work


I own a 2005 ezgo workhorse and it has the Pre-MCI engine in it. I had an engine and the 2005 had a very large hole in block. I had to do a little wiring but no big deal . I had the older pre mci muffler also. I actually had a 1998 cart that had been wrecked.

Get that thing running so you can ride

[Superx2]

Sounds good. The motor was running good till rod cap bolt backed out then broke cap. I ordered new rod new rings and valve seals. Parts should be here next week. Cylinders looked good to me. Probably polish the crank journals a little and put it back together

[trig123]

You know in the picture of new gasket its not like my 2003 and 2002 I have torn apart. You might want to check with your buyer on this gasket. I got a Red Hawk gasket ( ENG-184 ) set in stock that is for 1991 to 2002 and it is correct. The one in the first picture you showed of seller is not like mine. I wouldn't worry too much about the website picture. I am betting you will get the right one.
I also showed just the gasket from Red-Hawk and it is the same as mine. Not sure where you are buying yours. I still think it will be right though

[trig123]

Originally Posted by Superx2

Sounds good. The motor was running good till rod cap bolt backed out then broke cap. I ordered new rod new rings and valve seals. Parts should be here next week. Cylinders looked good to me. Probably polish the crank journals a little and put it back together

I would just install some rings being those cylinders look that good but that is me.

[Superx2]

Originally Posted by trig123

I would just install some rings being those cylinders look that good but that is me.

Yeah that’s pretty much all I’m going to do. Ring gap was a little out of spec at .018 but new rings will hopefully fix that. It ran really good until the rod cap broke. Crank should clean up good no grooves or anything.

[trig123]

Did you ever get the engine running ?

[Superx2]

Originally Posted by trig123

Did you ever get the engine running ?

Yes sir! Runs perfect. Even found another complete engine from flywheel to carb for $50 that had low compression. Pulled it apart had a broke ring. Went through it and now have a motor ready to drop in. Appreciate all your help.