11-27-2022, 12:37 PM | #11 | |
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Re: Randomly Stops
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This morning I obviously checked it with a new plug to come to this conclusion. The cart started right up, I ran it around maybe half a mile checking trail cams and then parked it. No problem. I've ordered a new plug wire that should be here next week sometime. Until then I'll keep this thread active when I have any further developments. Thanks for your help, all of you! |
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11-27-2022, 12:46 PM | #12 |
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Re: Randomly Stops
I’d make sure to only sue a NGK spark plug. I believe the 3pg uses a BPR4HS
If there’s one thing I’ve learned over the years, anything besides NGK just doesn’t work well in these little engines. |
12-03-2022, 09:10 PM | #13 |
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Re: Randomly Stops
Well I'm going to put an end to this thread. After all the things I have done to correct this I do believe it was my coil wire this whole time that was giving me problems. I'm not 100% sure but ever since I've replaced it I haven't had any problems. It starts and runs every time without stopping.
I don't understand why it was showing I was getting spark when I tested the plug with the old wire but regardless a new wire has seemed to solve the problem I've had for like 3 months. The only thing I can think of is that the insulation on the wire was letting the spark bleed through and was grounding itself out on the engine some way. Whether it was that or something else who knows. Just a guess on my part. Thanks again for all the help/suggestions! |
12-05-2022, 12:17 PM | #14 |
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Re: Randomly Stops
Thanks for the feedback, we like feedback in here but sadly not everyone who stops by for help gives it to us. It's helpful for all to learn by, glad you got it running successfully. Sounds like you found the issue, contrary to what some peeps believe a coil wire (or any wire) can go bad with time. Hope it stays fixed
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12-05-2022, 12:27 PM | #15 | |
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Re: Randomly Stops
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This absolutely can happen. I’ve had old club cars with the kf82 do the same thing. If you run the engine in a dark shop you can often see the sparks arcing through the insulation and usually zapping the heat shields or head. Spark plug wire on a golf cart isn’t any different than one on a car. They age, dry, crack, and arc out. It used to be a common maintenance item to replace the spark plug wires in a car every so many years. |
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