1984 gas performance mods

[dragracer5344]

Hey guy's,
what are a few ways to get the lead out of this sled???? thanks Dave
put on new generator and drive belts, but living up here in the mountains I could use a little more power.......

[BrewCityMusic]

hopefully the new drive belt was an inch shorter than stock, because that's the easiest way to gain power at takeoff as well as on hilly terrain (at a slight loss of top end speed, of course) ... There isn't a LOT to be done fuel-wise, although it's a good idea to keep your muffler cleaned out with a BBQ every couple of years (search "muffler BBQ" for the procedure) and you could always help the intake flow a bit with an aftermarket K&N style air cleaner.

As to keeping your cart running at it's peak, I found that doing the HEI mod and going with a high-output coil from an ATV dramatically improved starting and the cart definitely seems to run stronger (as well as starting is a complete breeze now, in any weather) - again, search "HEI Mod" for the procedure, the whole shebang will run you under $50 and again, dramatically improves spark strength and condition.

There are a few relatively simple clutch mods too for these older carts, but as I mentioned above, the same (or very, VERY close to it) gains can be had by shortening your drive belt by an inch

[dragracer5344]

Thanks for the tips.. I definitely need to bar b q muffler..have been running it rich for years and have a backfire problem, will also change air cleaner and will call on a shorter belt...thanks again!! Dave

[ScooterMcTavish]

Should have seen the flames coming out of my muffler when I BBQd it. I posted pics in the sticky thread in the Yamaha forum.

Either way, BBQd muffler = running right with no smoke

[dragracer5344]

well, even though I cleaned and panited mine yesterday before I put the motor in, I will build a fire on the deck tonight and roast mine...should I cut the end off prior to and weld it back on or just through it in whole???

[BrewCityMusic]

just dump it in the fire - if you get it hot enough, you'll burn it all out

[dragracer5344]

Firewood is in pit...ready to go when the sun goes down in an hour or so...will post pics before and after and we will see what happens

[ScooterMcTavish]

Hopefully this:



and this......

[dragracer5344]

Well ,it is still on the pit...my wife said if anyone comes by they will think I am a nut! We have been cooking the muffler and dinner out on the deck..it shot fire and smoke out for quite a while ...hopefully I don't melt it down....her are some pics..Dave

http://s1126.photobucket.com/albums/...20q%20muffler/

[racin161]

COOL but I'll have some ribs & corn with my muffler