295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke

csason · 02-03-2012, 08:14 AM

I think he was wondering if the smoke coming out of the cart smelled like gas..

Blowby smoke is grey , oily smoke..and it smells putrid...like baked grease.

The engine is seven years old, I wouldn't be surprised to find a rats nest or two..

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Originally Posted by Rickochet

It had about a gallon or two of gas in it when I got it. The gas smelled ok and the fuel filter looked new and gas was clear. I added 4 gals. of fresh gas with some Seafoam in it and ran it 20 mins. and is still the same. It starts and runs good, just smokes and smells. I just got it home and have not checked the compression.

csason · 02-03-2012, 08:18 AM

you could always put an elbow on the tailpipe and angle it down temporarily ..just a thought, if you're not in the mood to do a lot of things to get it smoke free.

It won't make it go away, but for some reason, aiming it down dissipates it more..it is less noticable

Rickochet · 02-03-2012, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by csason

Hey, Rick...don't tell me your last name is O'shay.. lol

Rickochet is my golf forum handle, since that is what happens when I hit golf balls into the woods which happens very often.

Thanks for the tips.

essness · 02-03-2012, 08:25 AM

As mentioned earlier, a compression check will speak volumes

csason · 02-03-2012, 10:56 AM

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Originally Posted by essness

As mentioned earlier, a compression check will speak volumes

amen !

Rickochet · 02-03-2012, 04:51 PM

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Originally Posted by csason

amen !

I ran it for another 15 minutes today. The smoke would appear to be white and has the burned oil smell to it. Would this indicate an oil ring issue?

csason · 02-05-2012, 02:19 AM

I know some would say sure, based on the white smoke and burned oil smell, I don't think you know for sure till you open one up, it's all conjecture and educated hypothesis up to that point, but your best advise if you *want to get to the bottom of the issue* is to do a compression check.

the manual is at the top of the gas ez go section.

Rickochet · 02-05-2012, 04:08 AM

Thanks everyone for the input. I bought this from a dealer. In addition to the smoke I found a few other things that I wasn't thrilled with so I took it back and bought something else.

csason · 02-05-2012, 04:20 AM

well alright then.. figured that out. !

what did ya get ???

Rickochet · 02-05-2012, 04:32 AM

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Originally Posted by csason

well alright then.. figured that out. !

what did ya get ???

I got an '07 TXT PDS electric.

02-03-2012, 08:18 AM	#12
csason Love my Big Block Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,553	Re: 295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke you could always put an elbow on the tailpipe and angle it down temporarily ..just a thought, if you're not in the mood to do a lot of things to get it smoke free. It won't make it go away, but for some reason, aiming it down dissipates it more..it is less noticable

02-03-2012, 08:25 AM	#14
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: 295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke As mentioned earlier, a compression check will speak volumes

02-05-2012, 02:19 AM	#17
csason Love my Big Block Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,553	Re: 295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke I know some would say sure, based on the white smoke and burned oil smell, I don't think you know for sure till you open one up, it's all conjecture and educated hypothesis up to that point, but your best advise if you want to get to the bottom of the issue is to do a compression check. the manual is at the top of the gas ez go section.

02-05-2012, 04:08 AM	#18
Rickochet Card Carrying Old Fart Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Kentucky Posts: 706	Re: 295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke Thanks everyone for the input. I bought this from a dealer. In addition to the smoke I found a few other things that I wasn't thrilled with so I took it back and bought something else.

02-05-2012, 04:20 AM	#19
csason Love my Big Block Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Florida Posts: 1,553	Re: 295cc Engine Putting Out Smoke well alright then.. figured that out. ! what did ya get ???

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