13hp Club Car Swap

Monster Cart · 02-18-2007, 12:15 AM

What is that? is that a single cylinder? Like 12 -13 HP, Powering a Barstool with that, lol, Just kiddin,

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 02-18-2007, 12:28 AM

13hp, no bar stools, I don't drink.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 02-18-2007, 06:58 PM

OK, I just took some time from my busy schedule to go down to the shop and look at this engine a little closer. I am almost certain that my muffler will work with it, and I don't think the breather hose is a big deal. The biggest problem I think I'll even encounter will be mounting the starter/generator, but I don't even think that will be a huge deal. I think I'm going to wait until next Saturday (as in the next one in line) to start on this project. A week of 50 degree temperatures *should* take this snow outta here fairly quickly and get all muddy to give me an excuse to stop riding the cart and start working on it.
And upon thinking about it, almost so stupid one shouldn't have to think, that "rattle" when turning it over is the oil dipper for the splash lube. DOH!

Xtreme, did you opt for a pedal start or key start? I am keeping my pedal start, but I was wondering if you were doing that or a key start setup.

Xtreme Cartz · 02-18-2007, 08:29 PM

I went with the key start. I like to be able to let the engine idle and it should also be better for the engine then pedal start.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 02-20-2007, 05:33 PM

I just got back in from working on taking a few things apart on the existing FE290, and I took a few pictures. Much to my surprise, I didn't encounted any difficulties. Heck, the muffler bearings weren't even seized. But anyway, here are a few pictures.

I got the air box, breather hose, and gas line off.

Here I got the starter mounts off but one thing is still holding it, the adjuster, so I'll wait until the whole unit comes off to get that because the clutch is in the way.

Here is the exhaust system, this will probably see a coat of new paint before it goes back in.

Here is the air box, breather hose, air filter (I REALLY need a new one), breather outlet cover, and tie-down strap.

Here is the air box as it is supposed to exist. It is full of baffles.

Here is the baffle system that is in the air box. As you can see, air flow is VERY restricted through this system.

And the air box as it shall go back, everything will be washed spotless though before going back.

The breather hose adaptor on the carburetor came off and after some examination, it should go right onto the new engine. I don't know how I did it, or if I just had a stroke of luck, but the gaskets for both that and the exhaust came off perfectly, so I won't have to buy new ones.

TheNewGuy · 02-20-2007, 06:11 PM

Are you going to drop the swing arm out for the engine swap?? Something to
consider, your muffler is probably as restricted as your air box was. You will
be trying to squeeze more exhaust through it.

NO NO NO E-Z-GO! · 02-20-2007, 06:16 PM

I'll probably do that, but I am really not in much of a shape to do any of that right now. I was more-or-less tinkering this evening, but yes, I will drop it out to actually mount the new engine. I may do a few other things while I'm in the shop, but they will not be disclosed at this time..............

4x4 CC · 02-20-2007, 06:34 PM

ahhhhhhhhh, grasshopper, how secretive you may be....

TheNewGuy · 02-20-2007, 07:15 PM

Ok then.

old army · 02-21-2007, 03:37 AM

NO NO you have too take another week off from school and finish this so I will know what problems I may run into

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02-20-2007, 07:15 PM	#29
TheNewGuy Admin/Moderator Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 18,052	Ok then.
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02-18-2007, 12:15 AM	#21
Monster Cart Getting Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Peoria, AZ Posts: 105	What is that? is that a single cylinder? Like 12 -13 HP, Powering a Barstool with that, lol, Just kiddin,

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02-18-2007, 12:28 AM	#22
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	13hp, no bar stools, I don't drink.

02-18-2007, 06:58 PM	#23
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	OK, I just took some time from my busy schedule to go down to the shop and look at this engine a little closer. I am almost certain that my muffler will work with it, and I don't think the breather hose is a big deal. The biggest problem I think I'll even encounter will be mounting the starter/generator, but I don't even think that will be a huge deal. I think I'm going to wait until next Saturday (as in the next one in line) to start on this project. A week of 50 degree temperatures should take this snow outta here fairly quickly and get all muddy to give me an excuse to stop riding the cart and start working on it. And upon thinking about it, almost so stupid one shouldn't have to think, that "rattle" when turning it over is the oil dipper for the splash lube. DOH! Xtreme, did you opt for a pedal start or key start? I am keeping my pedal start, but I was wondering if you were doing that or a key start setup.

02-18-2007, 08:29 PM	#24
Xtreme Cartz The Fabricator Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 2,016	I went with the key start. I like to be able to let the engine idle and it should also be better for the engine then pedal start.

02-20-2007, 05:33 PM	#25
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	I just got back in from working on taking a few things apart on the existing FE290, and I took a few pictures. Much to my surprise, I didn't encounted any difficulties. Heck, the muffler bearings weren't even seized. But anyway, here are a few pictures. I got the air box, breather hose, and gas line off. Here I got the starter mounts off but one thing is still holding it, the adjuster, so I'll wait until the whole unit comes off to get that because the clutch is in the way. Here is the exhaust system, this will probably see a coat of new paint before it goes back in. Here is the air box, breather hose, air filter (I REALLY need a new one), breather outlet cover, and tie-down strap. Here is the air box as it is supposed to exist. It is full of baffles. Here is the baffle system that is in the air box. As you can see, air flow is VERY restricted through this system. And the air box as it shall go back, everything will be washed spotless though before going back. The breather hose adaptor on the carburetor came off and after some examination, it should go right onto the new engine. I don't know how I did it, or if I just had a stroke of luck, but the gaskets for both that and the exhaust came off perfectly, so I won't have to buy new ones.

02-20-2007, 06:16 PM	#27
NO NO NO E-Z-GO! Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: ComplainAboutNoNo'sProfile-Ville Posts: 4,995	I'll probably do that, but I am really not in much of a shape to do any of that right now. I was more-or-less tinkering this evening, but yes, I will drop it out to actually mount the new engine. I may do a few other things while I'm in the shop, but they will not be disclosed at this time..............

02-20-2007, 06:34 PM	#28
4x4 CC Frog Hunter Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Little Rock, Ar Posts: 1,161	ahhhhhhhhh, grasshopper, how secretive you may be....