Replace starter on 79 EZGO

DonEzgo1979 · 05-05-2010, 08:20 PM

I just fixed up a 1979 EZGO 2-cycle gas cart, now I think the starter is going out. After the motor runs for awhile then I stop it turns over real slow. Sometimes I have to turn the crankshaft some then it will slowly turn then start. I was told by my local EZGO dealer it isn't worth fixing. If I did want to fix it they would install a new starter generator for around $400.
My question is, where is the starter/generator? Are these hard to replace? Any guides out there to help me with this? Thanks.

DonEzgo1979 · 05-06-2010, 10:28 PM

Well, I was hoping for someone to give me some direction on this. Maybe it's time to throw the towel in a buy new.

ez go go · 05-07-2010, 06:18 AM

It might very well be time to throw in the towel. Considering the age of the cart I know why they are tellin you it aint worth it. The main reason is the starter is going to exceed what the cart is actually worth monetarilly and second who knows what else is next to repair and parts are HARD to find for a cart this age. I bet shes a beaut but it maybe time to hand it down. As far as the starter, look for a large electric motor with battery size cables going to it. It should be in the belt drive and is about the size of an 80's model Chevy starter. I'm not real smooth on these old two strokers but I hope this helps.

chardonite · 05-07-2010, 11:02 AM

Do any of you guys know if this cart has a internal starter generator?

ez go go · 05-07-2010, 09:25 PM

I didnt know for sure chadonite but i have seen some really older ones like this that had an external one and I thought this might help him. He wasnt havin much luck...

DonEzgo1979 · 05-07-2010, 10:50 PM

Thanks Guys. Yea it's internal alright. I just don't know how hard it is to fix labor wise. The part is only about $40 or so. Anyways, I had them come and pick it up. They will call sometime next week with what is really wrong. Just stinks though, I just put alot of time in painting it and such to where it looked ok in my neighborhood.
So, since I'm still new to carts...what is better? Electric or gas? Is 48 volt the way to go? Thanks.

ez go go · 05-08-2010, 06:53 AM

I think everyone in this section will lean toward gas.... I wouldn't have it any other way!!

DonEzgo1979 · 05-08-2010, 08:10 AM

OK, I will definitely get a 4-cycle this time. I couldn't stand the fumes of the 2-cycle. Thanks.

ez go go · 05-08-2010, 08:22 PM

I don't see how you can go wrong. A current cart is reliable. Parts and upgrades are also readily available. TWO WORDS " EZ GO." BGW ROCKS

DonEzgo1979 · 05-21-2010, 04:49 PM

Well, I just couldn't part with the cart after the work I got in it so I had them fix the internal brushes on the starter for $250. Even though the brushes are only $20 for all 4 they had to pull the engine and tear into of 3 1/2 hrs of labor. I guess there is no turning back now that I have about $900 or so in this baby. Just can't afford a newer cart right now and since my boys drive this that all they need.

05-05-2010, 08:20 PM	#1
DonEzgo1979 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gretna, Nebraska Posts: 13	Replace starter on 79 EZGO I just fixed up a 1979 EZGO 2-cycle gas cart, now I think the starter is going out. After the motor runs for awhile then I stop it turns over real slow. Sometimes I have to turn the crankshaft some then it will slowly turn then start. I was told by my local EZGO dealer it isn't worth fixing. If I did want to fix it they would install a new starter generator for around $400. My question is, where is the starter/generator? Are these hard to replace? Any guides out there to help me with this? Thanks.

05-06-2010, 10:28 PM	#2
DonEzgo1979 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gretna, Nebraska Posts: 13	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO Well, I was hoping for someone to give me some direction on this. Maybe it's time to throw the towel in a buy new.

05-07-2010, 06:18 AM	#3
ez go go Doin' the Wild Thang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, AL Posts: 1,063	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO It might very well be time to throw in the towel. Considering the age of the cart I know why they are tellin you it aint worth it. The main reason is the starter is going to exceed what the cart is actually worth monetarilly and second who knows what else is next to repair and parts are HARD to find for a cart this age. I bet shes a beaut but it maybe time to hand it down. As far as the starter, look for a large electric motor with battery size cables going to it. It should be in the belt drive and is about the size of an 80's model Chevy starter. I'm not real smooth on these old two strokers but I hope this helps.

05-07-2010, 11:02 AM	#4
chardonite Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Chardon Ohio Posts: 257	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO Do any of you guys know if this cart has a internal starter generator?

05-07-2010, 09:25 PM	#5
ez go go Doin' the Wild Thang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, AL Posts: 1,063	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO I didnt know for sure chadonite but i have seen some really older ones like this that had an external one and I thought this might help him. He wasnt havin much luck...

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05-07-2010, 10:50 PM	#6
DonEzgo1979 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gretna, Nebraska Posts: 13	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO Thanks Guys. Yea it's internal alright. I just don't know how hard it is to fix labor wise. The part is only about $40 or so. Anyways, I had them come and pick it up. They will call sometime next week with what is really wrong. Just stinks though, I just put alot of time in painting it and such to where it looked ok in my neighborhood. So, since I'm still new to carts...what is better? Electric or gas? Is 48 volt the way to go? Thanks.

05-08-2010, 06:53 AM	#7
ez go go Doin' the Wild Thang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, AL Posts: 1,063	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO I think everyone in this section will lean toward gas.... I wouldn't have it any other way!!

05-08-2010, 08:10 AM	#8
DonEzgo1979 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gretna, Nebraska Posts: 13	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO OK, I will definitely get a 4-cycle this time. I couldn't stand the fumes of the 2-cycle. Thanks.

05-08-2010, 08:22 PM	#9
ez go go Doin' the Wild Thang Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Greenville, AL Posts: 1,063	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO I don't see how you can go wrong. A current cart is reliable. Parts and upgrades are also readily available. TWO WORDS " EZ GO." BGW ROCKS

05-21-2010, 04:49 PM	#10
DonEzgo1979 Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2010 Location: Gretna, Nebraska Posts: 13	Re: Replace starter on 79 EZGO Well, I just couldn't part with the cart after the work I got in it so I had them fix the internal brushes on the starter for $250. Even though the brushes are only $20 for all 4 they had to pull the engine and tear into of 3 1/2 hrs of labor. I guess there is no turning back now that I have about $900 or so in this baby. Just can't afford a newer cart right now and since my boys drive this that all they need.

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