G9 Ignition Timing

patrickl · 04-21-2015, 05:48 AM

Thanks Sho305. I have already checked the engine tensioner. It had been disconnected about 12 months ago as part of engine removal and not reconnected when the engine was re-installed. The belt is no longer squealing and slipping. I will check the drive belt dimensions and CVT the next time the cart is available. The cart had a good work out today. The cart carried two big men around 18 holes with some steep hills without any problems. The owner remarked it was like having a new cart - good news. So, what have I done. I have replaced a cracked/broken carb to cylinder insulator, re-attached the engine tensioner, replaced the spark plug, cleaned the carburettor, checked float level, checked fuel pump operation, checked/adjusted valve clearances, checked air box and checked ignition timing. The ignition advance is not as per the service manual but I will wait until I have the opportunity to try a known good ignitor to see if there is any significant improvement in performance. Thanks for your help. Pat

patrickl · 06-29-2015, 09:04 PM

The cart has been running now for a few weeks. Occasionally - maybe once per two outings the cart will not start after stopping to play a golf shot. The cart will crank over but does not fire. After a couple of retries the cart will start but run poorly for a few seconds before returning to normal. I have been lucky to find another G9 and yesterday I fitted the ignitor from it. I checked the timing and can see that the timing is advancing with RPM as it should - the original is just stuck at full advance. I gave the cart a long extensive work out yesterday with no problems. The owner used the cart this morning with no problems and will do so again tomorrow. So, if we do decide to replace the ignitor where can I purchase one - they are extremely expensive here in Australia? I see a site called ultimategolfcarts.com. Are they OK to deal with?
Thanks, Pat

cgtech · 06-30-2015, 08:53 AM

Ignitor is crazy-high price everywhere.

G1-G9 · 06-30-2015, 09:09 AM

i have a few used ones that came out of running carts if you need one. $60 and i will pay for shipping.

patrickl · 06-30-2015, 05:04 PM

G1-G9. That sounds like a reasonable offer. I will talk to the owner today after our trial finishes. How would I pay you? PayPal? Thanks, Pat

G1-G9 · 06-30-2015, 07:29 PM

Yes PayPal works great for me.

patrickl · 07-13-2015, 05:54 PM

The cart was used extensively for 3 days with the borrowed ignitor. The cart ran as it should during this period so the owner has decided to purchase a new unit. The replacement should arrive in a couple of days. Pat

sho305 · 07-15-2015, 05:49 PM

Sounds like its figured out, good deal!

04-21-2015, 05:48 AM	#11
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35	Re: G9 Ignition Timing Thanks Sho305. I have already checked the engine tensioner. It had been disconnected about 12 months ago as part of engine removal and not reconnected when the engine was re-installed. The belt is no longer squealing and slipping. I will check the drive belt dimensions and CVT the next time the cart is available. The cart had a good work out today. The cart carried two big men around 18 holes with some steep hills without any problems. The owner remarked it was like having a new cart - good news. So, what have I done. I have replaced a cracked/broken carb to cylinder insulator, re-attached the engine tensioner, replaced the spark plug, cleaned the carburettor, checked float level, checked fuel pump operation, checked/adjusted valve clearances, checked air box and checked ignition timing. The ignition advance is not as per the service manual but I will wait until I have the opportunity to try a known good ignitor to see if there is any significant improvement in performance. Thanks for your help. Pat
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35

06-29-2015, 09:04 PM	#12
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35	Re: G9 Ignition Timing The cart has been running now for a few weeks. Occasionally - maybe once per two outings the cart will not start after stopping to play a golf shot. The cart will crank over but does not fire. After a couple of retries the cart will start but run poorly for a few seconds before returning to normal. I have been lucky to find another G9 and yesterday I fitted the ignitor from it. I checked the timing and can see that the timing is advancing with RPM as it should - the original is just stuck at full advance. I gave the cart a long extensive work out yesterday with no problems. The owner used the cart this morning with no problems and will do so again tomorrow. So, if we do decide to replace the ignitor where can I purchase one - they are extremely expensive here in Australia? I see a site called ultimategolfcarts.com. Are they OK to deal with? Thanks, Pat
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35

06-30-2015, 08:53 AM	#13
cgtech Over This Interview Is... Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: AZ Posts: 17,449	Re: G9 Ignition Timing Ignitor is crazy-high price everywhere.

06-30-2015, 09:09 AM	#14
G1-G9 LIFE IS TAKING FOREVER Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DANSVILLE NY Posts: 5,327	Re: G9 Ignition Timing i have a few used ones that came out of running carts if you need one. $60 and i will pay for shipping.

06-30-2015, 05:04 PM	#15
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35	Re: G9 Ignition Timing G1-G9. That sounds like a reasonable offer. I will talk to the owner today after our trial finishes. How would I pay you? PayPal? Thanks, Pat
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06-30-2015, 07:29 PM	#16
G1-G9 LIFE IS TAKING FOREVER Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: DANSVILLE NY Posts: 5,327	Re: G9 Ignition Timing Yes PayPal works great for me.

07-13-2015, 05:54 PM	#17
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35	Re: G9 Ignition Timing The cart was used extensively for 3 days with the borrowed ignitor. The cart ran as it should during this period so the owner has decided to purchase a new unit. The replacement should arrive in a couple of days. Pat
patrickl Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2009 Posts: 35

07-15-2015, 05:49 PM	#18
sho305 Vegas modded 420 Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: West MI Posts: 15,443	Re: G9 Ignition Timing Sounds like its figured out, good deal!

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