08-15-2011, 09:16 PM | #1 |
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unsure seized or not.
I recently found a big problem on my 2004 ezgo gas cart. I am new to ownership and have had a summer of issues.
While riding yesterday my cart went very sluggish with the gas pined. I had a whining and pinging noise too. I turned it around and brought it back to camp.I could smell burning. When I lifted the seat even more so. I took the oil cap off and again the smell. Upon checking the level it was not readable (very low) i let it cool down overnight and added some fresh synthetic oil. My question is can I save it? I was going to let the cart sit till fri. I am just freaking out and hoping that time , a cooler lubricated engine sitting will be ok.:help |
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08-15-2011, 09:36 PM | #2 |
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Re: unsure seized or not.
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It don't sound good, you should of pulled the plugs and poured some oil in the plug holes and then tryed to turn the motor over to make sure it was not frozen up, can't really say what going to happen at this point |
08-15-2011, 09:39 PM | #3 |
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Re: unsure seized or not.
I had an old Briggs motor shut down once. I couldn't even pull the recoil cord. Turned out it was out of oil. I filled it with oil, let it cool down, and it started right up. I've been using it ever since with no problems. Maybe you'll get lucky.
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08-16-2011, 08:27 AM | #4 |
Respect the Cart
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Re: unsure seized or not.
Once again we discover that life is a cruel teacher, she gives us the test first and the lesson afterwards. The lesson in this case is that you can't beat regular maintenance. Here is what I would do.
You have without doubt boiled all the oil off the cylinder walls so before you do anything remove the spark plugs and pour some engine oil in there. Just let it soak for a while and then try to turn the engine by hand (If it is seized and you use the starter you are just going to hurt it more). If it does turn by hand breathe a big sigh of relief. Now check the oil level again, put a rag or two over the spark plug holes and crank the engine to blow the oil out. Replace the plugs and try to start it up. If it starts then I would drain the oil to get rid of the bits of metal that you have inevitably put in the oil pan and replace the oil filter. Whilst you are there you could also consider replacing the air filter, the fuel filter and the plugs. Good luck Dave Last edited by Dave Box; 08-16-2011 at 08:28 AM.. Reason: . |
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