Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start?

Huntr · 08-23-2009, 07:01 PM

I can admit when I am wrong.

I still think the shop coulda/shoulda done a better job on the carb stuff.

Quote:

11/07 - replaced fuel pump, cleaned carb, adjusted valves, changed oil.
6/08 - tune up - adjusted valves, cleaned carb, installed carb vent lines, new plugs
7/08 - replaced fuel filter, spark plugs, carb, fixed carb linkage & adjusted governor linkage

If it needed carb vent lines 6/08, why didn't they install them 11/07? If the carb & governor linkages were messed up, why didn't they fix it when they had it 6/08 instead of waiting till they had it 7/08?
If they replaced the plugs 6/08, why did they replace them again 7/08? Wasn't bad plugs, because they were paid to replace them both times.

tonyton · 08-23-2009, 07:20 PM

I can understand both sides of this. The shop replaces what it needs to, to make it run. Most people flip when they have a $350.00 "tune up" for a golf cart. If the shop replaced all the rubber, serviced the clutches, changed oils, adj. valves and all the other little things that they could do, and charged accordingly, you would never go back...
Most people say, "make it run" they don't ask, "can you make it like brand new?? The mechanic will make it run.

When you store your cart add Stabil to the fuel tank. This will keep the fuel from turning to varnish and probably save you some future carb cleaning. Use it as directed. If I have the chance I run everything dry. This is not really recommended. Condensation in the float bowl will cause corrosion of the aluminum and steel parts. It is better than BAD gas..

scottyb · 08-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Whatever! It wasn't even this guy's $

We fixed his cart .....
What the hell is he still crying about???

mikesmotortoys · 08-23-2009, 07:27 PM

Once again - The cart was last serviced 13 months ago. The chrystalized fuel wasn't in your carb when it was running. You cannot sell people new fuel lines with every tune up! I only mentioned it to make sure that the carb wasn't getting blocked by small pieces coming from the old line.

I just don't get it m- seems like we saved you a $200.00 shop visit

Huntr · 08-23-2009, 07:53 PM

Not whining. Just trying to explain.

I am VERY grateful for the help I got here. You definately helped save me $$.

I put STABIL in EVERY can of gas I buy. An ounce of prevention and all that.

I hope to eventually be concidered a valued member of these forums. I am new to the whole Golf Cart thing. Have big (to me) plans for this cart.

mikesmotortoys · 08-23-2009, 07:56 PM

I've always owned a Workhorse - They are great carts to play on.

What's behind is behind - No crying over spilt milk, especially if it were someone elses milk spilt 13 months ago

Welcome to the Forum

scottyb · 08-23-2009, 07:58 PM

We all aspire to do better work than the next guy .... we just have to be careful not to criticize until you walk a mile in their shoes type thing! We look forward to your input in the future !

mikesmotortoys · 08-23-2009, 08:00 PM

BIG E Z · 08-23-2009, 09:34 PM

EZ-GOnewild · 08-25-2009, 11:09 AM

Another satisfied BGW customer

Welcome to the forum

08-23-2009, 07:20 PM	#12
tonyton Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 2,120	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? I can understand both sides of this. The shop replaces what it needs to, to make it run. Most people flip when they have a $350.00 "tune up" for a golf cart. If the shop replaced all the rubber, serviced the clutches, changed oils, adj. valves and all the other little things that they could do, and charged accordingly, you would never go back... Most people say, "make it run" they don't ask, "can you make it like brand new?? The mechanic will make it run. When you store your cart add Stabil to the fuel tank. This will keep the fuel from turning to varnish and probably save you some future carb cleaning. Use it as directed. If I have the chance I run everything dry. This is not really recommended. Condensation in the float bowl will cause corrosion of the aluminum and steel parts. It is better than BAD gas..

08-23-2009, 07:27 PM	#13
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? Whatever! It wasn't even this guy's $ We fixed his cart ..... What the hell is he still crying about???

08-23-2009, 07:27 PM	#14
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? Once again - The cart was last serviced 13 months ago. The chrystalized fuel wasn't in your carb when it was running. You cannot sell people new fuel lines with every tune up! I only mentioned it to make sure that the carb wasn't getting blocked by small pieces coming from the old line. I just don't get it m- seems like we saved you a $200.00 shop visit
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08-23-2009, 07:53 PM	#15
Huntr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 22	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? Not whining. Just trying to explain. I am VERY grateful for the help I got here. You definately helped save me $$. I put STABIL in EVERY can of gas I buy. An ounce of prevention and all that. I hope to eventually be concidered a valued member of these forums. I am new to the whole Golf Cart thing. Have big (to me) plans for this cart.
Huntr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 22

08-23-2009, 07:56 PM	#16
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? I've always owned a Workhorse - They are great carts to play on. What's behind is behind - No crying over spilt milk, especially if it were someone elses milk spilt 13 months ago Welcome to the Forum
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08-23-2009, 07:58 PM	#17
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? We all aspire to do better work than the next guy .... we just have to be careful not to criticize until you walk a mile in their shoes type thing! We look forward to your input in the future !

08-23-2009, 08:00 PM	#18
mikesmotortoys Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Rockwall, Texas (Dallas / Ft. Worth) Posts: 7,077	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start?
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08-23-2009, 09:34 PM	#19
BIG E Z Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Central Florida Posts: 247	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start?

08-25-2009, 11:09 AM	#20
EZ-GOnewild Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 1,530	Re: Workhorse - What do I have and why won't it start? Another satisfied BGW customer Welcome to the forum

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