11-25-2018, 08:13 PM | #1 |
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05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
I have an 2005 Carryall 2 i just bought that didn't have an engine. According to the 05 manual with pedal start, it originally came with a FE350. I've had a hard time finding the same engine at a decent price to go back in and keep it pretty much stock. I did find a FE290 out of a 03 Carryall 1 thats a runner and decided to jump on it for only $100.00. Is the 290 good enough to power the cart? I've read where people have tuned them to get a little more torque by advancing the flywheel timing, changing the jet in the carb, and putting a stiffer spring in the driven clutch. I know this may not remedy the difference ( 9HP vs 11HP ) for the bigger engine, but if i can get it somewhat close, I'll be happy.
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11-25-2018, 08:51 PM | #2 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
I dont know from experience, my carryall has the 350 and is a beast when it comes to towing or hauling stuff. I recently acquired a john deere gator though, that has a FE290 in it. I haven't gotten it running yet, have an order on the way with new rod, rings, etc... but I would have to think if the 290 is good enough for a gator it would be fine in a carryall.
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11-25-2018, 08:55 PM | #3 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
I don't see why it won't work fine. A bit less hp.
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11-26-2018, 05:36 AM | #4 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
While I do have a 97 Carryall 2 plus with the Fe350 in it that does have good strong power and pulls like a tank, I'll have that to compare to. I did a search on the fe290 getting more power like 15hp, is that even possible? Sounds like the engine wouldn't last long.
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11-26-2018, 11:00 AM | #5 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
Really depends what you want to do with it in the end, but the 290 has plenty of power if you ask me. Put a torque spring in the clutch and it should be fine for most things.
I use our 98 DS with a 290 to pull cars and trucks around in the parking lot. Also use it to pull a steel roller that's probably 800-1000lbs that we use for packing down gravel, dirt, etc. I also use it to tow other carts back to the shop on occasion. It does that with only minor difficulty on the steepest part of the hills. |
11-26-2018, 11:34 AM | #6 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
Thanks Fairtaxman4me, I feel more confident about the fe 290 now. What I do with my carts is pretty much what you do. I drag things around that around 1000, and little more. Did you modify both clutches on your cart or just one?
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11-26-2018, 12:17 PM | #7 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
I don't think I'd try and do too much to increase the performance of the 290. Most performance upgrades sacrifice reliability and longevity. But, As I said, my Gator has a stock 290 in it and easily weighs a few hundred pounds more than what a carryall weighs. The only thing that I could see making a difference between the 290 in a gator and a carryall is the clutching. The clutches in a gator are HUGE in comparison to my carryall. If you got a good set of performance clutches for the carryall that 290 may outperform your 350 :)
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11-26-2018, 01:03 PM | #8 | |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
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11-26-2018, 03:44 PM | #9 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
we have a carryall 2 with the 290 it is plenty power full, we tow boats around in the yard with ours.
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11-26-2018, 08:13 PM | #10 |
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Re: 05 carryall 2 with a fe290?
Haven't yet modified anything with the clutches on that cart, but I probably will put a torque spring in the secondary when I decide to rebuild it.
I did replace the primary with an aftermarket earlier this year but it's essentially stock. When pulling the roller on fresh gravel it has to get a little bit of a running start, otherwise the cart will sink into the gravel and the tires will just dig and spin. I have a big custom made wood bed on the back that's maybe 150 lbs, custom bed mount and custom trailer hitch, so there is some weight on it. I do have a torque spring in the secondary clutch on our Transporter 6 seater cart, and wound the sheave an extra 1/3 of a turn to get a bit more pre-load on it and it made a heck of a difference climbing hills. Really don't notice any difference in overall top speed, just takes a little bit longer to get there. |
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