2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression

birwin87 · 07-02-2021, 01:14 AM

Hello all. Today I did a compression test on my golfcart and noticed the sparkplug had some sludge on it and no compression. Other cylinder seems fine with 150ish psi. What could it be and what needs to be ordered ? Thanks 😊

crash12888 · 07-02-2021, 05:17 AM

Aren't we working on this issue in another post?
Staying in one post will provide better results for you.

StoveBolt · 07-02-2021, 06:03 AM

BTW.. if you're buying parts to rebuild, it would be good to know that's a 350cc motor not a 295.. unless it's been replaced.

camaroluvz28 · 07-02-2021, 06:56 AM

Take off valve cover and verify Valves are all moving...also as mentioned in the other post verify piston is going up and down...

birwin87 · 07-02-2021, 11:16 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by StoveBolt

BTW.. if you're buying parts to rebuild, it would be good to know that's a 350cc motor not a 295.. unless it's been replaced.

Yeah the side of the engine says 295 cm3 /cc . Maybe it isn't a workhorse and they added a rear dump bucket. The sticker with the VIN and such wore off so not sure if I can find out for sure

StoveBolt · 07-02-2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by birwin87

Yeah the side of the engine says 295 cm3 /cc . Maybe it isn't a workhorse and they added a rear dump bucket. The sticker with the VIN and such wore off so not sure if I can find out for sure

JPonLKN · 07-02-2021, 07:55 PM

It is cast and etched into the sides of the baseplate of the block. Can't trust the timing belt cover...same cover for both 295 and 350s...if it was rebuilt by someone, it is possible they got them mixed up. One of my 350's had a 295 timing cover on it, so it does happen. The block will have a 29 or 35.

birwin87 · 07-03-2021, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by JPonLKN

It is cast and etched into the sides of the baseplate of the block. Can't trust the timing belt cover...same cover for both 295 and 350s...if it was rebuilt by someone, it is possible they got them mixed up. One of my 350's had a 295 timing cover on it, so it does happen. The block will have a 29 or 35.

Thanks and do you know if it will have anything about the year?

JPonLKN · 07-06-2021, 07:34 AM

Nope, but the numbers on the block base plate will indicate if the block is pre-MCI or the newer MCI block. Heads are obvious as the exhaust manifold is steel on the older ones, and separate from the head, while the MCI units are head has the exhaust manifold cast into it as one piece.

rvkersh · 07-09-2021, 07:05 AM

Check valve clearance, most likely some valve recession. This is common with these motors. I would look for .003-.005" rocker to cam with the lobes pointing straight down.

07-02-2021, 01:14 AM	#1
birwin87 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 14	2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression Hello all. Today I did a compression test on my golfcart and noticed the sparkplug had some sludge on it and no compression. Other cylinder seems fine with 150ish psi. What could it be and what needs to be ordered ? Thanks 😊
birwin87 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2021 Posts: 14

07-02-2021, 05:17 AM	#2
crash12888 Gone Crazy Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Chesterfield, Va Posts: 6,021	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression Aren't we working on this issue in another post? Staying in one post will provide better results for you.

07-02-2021, 06:03 AM	#3
StoveBolt Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Brooklyn, Michigan "Home of M.I.S." Posts: 3,666	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression BTW.. if you're buying parts to rebuild, it would be good to know that's a 350cc motor not a 295.. unless it's been replaced.

07-02-2021, 06:56 AM	#4
camaroluvz28 Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 1,895	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression Take off valve cover and verify Valves are all moving...also as mentioned in the other post verify piston is going up and down...

07-02-2021, 07:55 PM	#7
JPonLKN Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NC Posts: 773	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression It is cast and etched into the sides of the baseplate of the block. Can't trust the timing belt cover...same cover for both 295 and 350s...if it was rebuilt by someone, it is possible they got them mixed up. One of my 350's had a 295 timing cover on it, so it does happen. The block will have a 29 or 35.

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07-06-2021, 07:34 AM	#9
JPonLKN Gone Wild Join Date: Jul 2020 Location: NC Posts: 773	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression Nope, but the numbers on the block base plate will indicate if the block is pre-MCI or the newer MCI block. Heads are obvious as the exhaust manifold is steel on the older ones, and separate from the head, while the MCI units are head has the exhaust manifold cast into it as one piece.

07-09-2021, 07:05 AM	#10
rvkersh Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Dansville, NY Posts: 396	Re: 2007 ezgo workhorse 295cc no compression Check valve clearance, most likely some valve recession. This is common with these motors. I would look for .003-.005" rocker to cam with the lobes pointing straight down.

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