|
Gas Club Car Gas DS, and Precedent golf cars |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
07-04-2011, 12:57 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Washington, Missouri
Posts: 30
|
Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
I have a 2003 Club Car with an FE290, it runs great, no knocks or noises, starts easy and runs strong, However, sometimes under heavy load it smokes a bit. I am thinking it is getting a little blow by.....So here is the question?
Should I be lazy and just buy a fully rebuilt short block, attempt a full rebuild myself, or just freshen up the top end? I am capable with the tools, I have restored an old Chevy truck and have rebuilt many car engines.....so the work doesn't scare me. I just don't want to put too much money into this thing.....it is just used for hunting and fishing on our farm, I am trying to buy another 4 wheeler, and building a cabin ...... so every buck counts..... any thoughts......I would really like to just freshen the top end! |
Today | |
Sponsored Links
__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum |
|
07-04-2011, 01:33 PM | #2 |
The Last Moja Morani
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: jumping from cart to cart
Posts: 8,975
|
Re: Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
almost every C.C. i see will puff a bit of smoke here and there it seems the longer you drive it.....but if you insist why not just do the top end that would be all you really need..........me i think i would live with it.......even after you do the top end how long before it puffs a bit of smoke......just my opinion.................
|
07-04-2011, 04:45 PM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Washington, Missouri
Posts: 30
|
Re: Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
well I hear you, but it puffs a little more than I am comfortable with, I have been living with it for awhile.....maybe I am just picky....
|
07-04-2011, 05:14 PM | #4 |
The Last Moja Morani
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: jumping from cart to cart
Posts: 8,975
|
Re: Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
no no no its your buggy if its to much smoke for you than its to much......i would try just top end 1st.............................
|
07-04-2011, 05:39 PM | #5 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jul 2008
Location: Reddick IL
Posts: 11,220
|
Re: Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
Save the bucks for shooting, hone the walls and drop in new rings.
Maybe some seals while its out. |
07-04-2011, 10:31 PM | #6 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Washington, Missouri
Posts: 30
|
Re: Full Rebuild/Short Block/Just Top End
that's an interesting thought.....even if it buys me a year or so what could it hurt.....don't worry Shadowman....I didn't take offense to your smoking comment.....when my son holds the throttle all the way open going up a steep hill with a full load of people on it......well you get the idea
I really like the idea of just rings and valve seals...... |
07-05-2011, 05:49 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 16
|
Mine is doing the exact same thing, so a mate from work who has a side business doing up anything with wheels is doing the rings, piston and seals. For a few hundred it's well worth it in my opinion.
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
1981 2cyl - Full Rebuild - Questions... | Gas EZGO | |||
possible short | Electric EZGO | |||
Wanted short block 295cc | Golf Carts and Parts | |||
EZGO short block 350 | Golf Carts and Parts | |||
need help to rebuild or big block | Gas Yamaha |