1989 ezgo muffler repair

sradniecki · 07-20-2012, 08:33 PM

Is there a way to repair the muffler on a 1989 ezgo gas golf cart? My engine is very loud but the cheapest I have found a new muffler is on Ebay for $500.

wild_turkey · 07-20-2012, 10:17 PM

I would also like to know if theres a way to cut open and re-pack, the re-weld the muffler. Any help thanks

Doc's BoneCracker · 07-21-2012, 07:19 AM

If you have the fab skills it shouldn't be hard but I would look around for a cheaper muffler or even one that can be converted.

pachanga90 · 07-21-2012, 07:23 AM

They don't have any packing in them,just a baffle-tube.Just weld it up,however it needs to be repaired.I've made new end-caps,outlet-pipes,etc..Its' a good time to upgrade the outlet to a larger pipe as well.

sradniecki · 07-21-2012, 02:29 PM

Would making the outlet pipe bigger make the muffler louder?

sradniecki · 07-21-2012, 02:32 PM

Does anyone know of a cheaper muffler that can be modified and/or converted to use on the 1989 EZGO? Would I be able to use any muffler from an EZGO 244cc engine regardless of the year by simply changing the inlet and outlet pipes?

racin161 · 07-21-2012, 07:45 PM

I would say yes. With some fab can't see any problems believe that's the route I would go but I have a welding shop.

LOU

pachanga90 · 07-21-2012, 08:32 PM

Yes,making the outlet bigger will make it louder,but also give more power(less back-pressure).Don't use a packed-muffler if you upgrade,it will clog from the oil.

sradniecki · 07-21-2012, 11:15 PM

Thanks for the replies. This 2 cycle muffler is a puzzler. The muffler I have on my 1989 EZGO seems to be in pretty good shape. It does not rattle when I shake it so I'm guessing that it is pretty intact inside. Should I bbq it to remove any plugging of the baffles inside? Can a 2 cycle golf cart be as quiet as a 4 cycle and still have enough power to work properly?

racin161 · 07-22-2012, 06:16 AM

BBQ wouldn't hurt a thing and will give you the opportunity to replace any faulty exhaust gaskets and check the gasket surfaces (ARE THEY FLAT) the exhaust may be leaking there. It almost sounds like that may be your problem.

LOU

07-20-2012, 08:33 PM	#1
sradniecki Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	1989 ezgo muffler repair Is there a way to repair the muffler on a 1989 ezgo gas golf cart? My engine is very loud but the cheapest I have found a new muffler is on Ebay for $500.
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07-20-2012, 10:17 PM	#2
wild_turkey Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2012 Posts: 29	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair I would also like to know if theres a way to cut open and re-pack, the re-weld the muffler. Any help thanks
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07-21-2012, 07:19 AM	#3
Doc's BoneCracker Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 544	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair If you have the fab skills it shouldn't be hard but I would look around for a cheaper muffler or even one that can be converted.

07-21-2012, 07:23 AM	#4
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair They don't have any packing in them,just a baffle-tube.Just weld it up,however it needs to be repaired.I've made new end-caps,outlet-pipes,etc..Its' a good time to upgrade the outlet to a larger pipe as well.

07-21-2012, 02:29 PM	#5
sradniecki Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair Would making the outlet pipe bigger make the muffler louder?
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07-21-2012, 02:32 PM	#6
sradniecki Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair Does anyone know of a cheaper muffler that can be modified and/or converted to use on the 1989 EZGO? Would I be able to use any muffler from an EZGO 244cc engine regardless of the year by simply changing the inlet and outlet pipes?
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07-21-2012, 07:45 PM	#7
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair I would say yes. With some fab can't see any problems believe that's the route I would go but I have a welding shop. LOU
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07-21-2012, 08:32 PM	#8
pachanga90 I Refuse To Get Stuck!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Hilton,NY Posts: 5,427	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair Yes,making the outlet bigger will make it louder,but also give more power(less back-pressure).Don't use a packed-muffler if you upgrade,it will clog from the oil.

07-21-2012, 11:15 PM	#9
sradniecki Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair Thanks for the replies. This 2 cycle muffler is a puzzler. The muffler I have on my 1989 EZGO seems to be in pretty good shape. It does not rattle when I shake it so I'm guessing that it is pretty intact inside. Should I bbq it to remove any plugging of the baffles inside? Can a 2 cycle golf cart be as quiet as a 4 cycle and still have enough power to work properly?
sradniecki Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 4

07-22-2012, 06:16 AM	#10
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: 1989 ezgo muffler repair BBQ wouldn't hurt a thing and will give you the opportunity to replace any faulty exhaust gaskets and check the gasket surfaces (ARE THEY FLAT) the exhaust may be leaking there. It almost sounds like that may be your problem. LOU
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