FE250 vs FE290

Backn4th · 12-15-2009, 07:39 PM

New guy, first post: Picked up a '02 Carryall 1 w/ approximately 1800hrs, old owner thought engine was blown (knocked like mad), it ate carb plate screw and was stuck to head, didn't hurt anything so I'm running for cost of head gasket. Engine has over 130lbs compression but I seem to be chasing issues, fouled plugs, running rich, found throttle shaft worn out bottom of carb(replaced/fixed), irratic fire (coil on order), clutch faces worn out (grooves/ridges), weak fuel pump. Don't want to spend a ton of money on this thing just going to use it around the yard, I have a Polaris Sportsman 500EFI X2 as well real trail riding. Body,frame,seats all in great shape, used money that I thought would need for motor on lift kit and tire/wheel upgrade already. This thing performs better than I expected, just don't won't to keep chasing little things. I have found FE250D's for under $450 delivered, realize will be little less power and be running in Reverse, but everything is NEW. Is 1 HP that much less? Will be watching your replies.....

Backn4th · 12-15-2009, 08:02 PM

This option would also do away w/ starter/generator, and would have a cart that idled.....

scottyb · 12-15-2009, 09:02 PM

These conversions that run in reverse just are not that great....... the gear ratio is Sooo different between F&R. Your forward will be slow and your reverse TOOO fast and weak. IMHO

lockman1 · 12-16-2009, 06:24 AM

I'm going to have to disagree with the FE250 engine swap!

First off... what scottyb said!
Second... It sounds like you still have a good engine, (you didn't mention oil use/smoke)
You may... (I say... MAY) be able to get all of the stuff you need for less then that!
(depending how much work your willing to do, and how much a cart/machine shop does!)

And, you can get your cart to idle, simply by disconnecting a wire from a micro switch, and adjusting the idle up!
(although... it will still be pedal start, but, will idle, and shut off with the key)

Just some things to consiter BEFORE you make a purchase that you may regret!

scottyb · 12-17-2009, 12:18 AM

What Don Said

Backn4th · 12-18-2009, 10:12 PM

Thanks for your input. Going to replace coil and see what happens next.

12-15-2009, 07:39 PM	#1
Backn4th Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lancaster County PA Posts: 4	FE250 vs FE290 New guy, first post: Picked up a '02 Carryall 1 w/ approximately 1800hrs, old owner thought engine was blown (knocked like mad), it ate carb plate screw and was stuck to head, didn't hurt anything so I'm running for cost of head gasket. Engine has over 130lbs compression but I seem to be chasing issues, fouled plugs, running rich, found throttle shaft worn out bottom of carb(replaced/fixed), irratic fire (coil on order), clutch faces worn out (grooves/ridges), weak fuel pump. Don't want to spend a ton of money on this thing just going to use it around the yard, I have a Polaris Sportsman 500EFI X2 as well real trail riding. Body,frame,seats all in great shape, used money that I thought would need for motor on lift kit and tire/wheel upgrade already. This thing performs better than I expected, just don't won't to keep chasing little things. I have found FE250D's for under $450 delivered, realize will be little less power and be running in Reverse, but everything is NEW. Is 1 HP that much less? Will be watching your replies.....

12-15-2009, 08:02 PM	#2
Backn4th Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lancaster County PA Posts: 4	Re: FE250 vs FE290 This option would also do away w/ starter/generator, and would have a cart that idled.....

12-15-2009, 09:02 PM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: FE250 vs FE290 These conversions that run in reverse just are not that great....... the gear ratio is Sooo different between F&R. Your forward will be slow and your reverse TOOO fast and weak. IMHO

12-16-2009, 06:24 AM	#4
lockman1 What the ....? Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: N.E. Wisconsin Posts: 14,927	Re: FE250 vs FE290 I'm going to have to disagree with the FE250 engine swap! First off... what scottyb said! Second... It sounds like you still have a good engine, (you didn't mention oil use/smoke) You may... (I say... MAY) be able to get all of the stuff you need for less then that! (depending how much work your willing to do, and how much a cart/machine shop does!) And, you can get your cart to idle, simply by disconnecting a wire from a micro switch, and adjusting the idle up! (although... it will still be pedal start, but, will idle, and shut off with the key) Just some things to consiter BEFORE you make a purchase that you may regret!

12-17-2009, 12:18 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: FE250 vs FE290 What Don Said

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12-18-2009, 10:12 PM	#6
Backn4th Not Yet Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Lancaster County PA Posts: 4	Re: FE250 vs FE290 Thanks for your input. Going to replace coil and see what happens next.

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