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05-04-2010, 12:03 AM | #1 |
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new guy. weird no power problem
Hi. New guy here.
I recently bought a used EZGO 95 TXT. Cart starts with no problem, however barely has enough power to move. Sounded loaded up. Spitting some fuel into carb box. Plugs looked rich. Went through valves per board directions. Checked compression = 140. Replaced spark plugs. Took off and cleaned carb. Still nogo. Decided to look further into ignition. When checking for spark, here's the weird thing that happened... Removed plug closest to driver. Grounded to exhaust to watch for spark... Cart woke up. Sounded great with exception to firing only one cylinder. What am I missing??? Thanks in advance! -- John |
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05-04-2010, 06:51 AM | #2 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Is your exhaust stopped up?
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05-04-2010, 07:53 AM | #3 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Anything is possible. A little worried about disconnecting as the manifold bolts look pretty well rusted. Don't want to get into a break, tap, replace bolts project if I can avoid.
Since both exhaust ports terminate to the same point, why do you the exhaust may be the culprit? Thanks for helping me sort through this. I'll have some time this evening to troubleshoot further. John |
05-04-2010, 07:56 PM | #4 | |
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05-05-2010, 01:58 AM | #5 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Got the exhaust off without any major issue. Soaked the bolts, then heated everything up.
No muffler = high revs and moocho power. With muffler = loaded up, cart barely moves. Will be BBQing the muffler tomorrow or cutting it up to clear out the debris. Thanks for the help! It's nice having one less thing keeping me up at night :) John |
05-05-2010, 06:10 AM | #6 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Hey man, glad this fixed your prob. The robins engine has dual pistons that move and fire at the same time. When you removed a plug and ran it, the exhaust found a way to escape from both cylinders withount having to exit through the carb or the comp. stroke. therefore blowing gas out. It set off a light bulb when you wrote that it cleared up after you removed the plug. As far as muffler clearing, I dont know about BBQ on a four stroke. Mostly this happens on two stroke b/c oil in the gas mix gums up the muffler. Search the tech section and read BBQ' in mufflers to see. I would definitely bump and bang the muffler around to see if I could clear the obstruction. Maybe some compressed air. It may be the case the blockage can't be removed. Worst case, new muffler and site sponsors can help you with that.
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05-13-2010, 12:07 AM | #7 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Update: Drilled out old muffler. Outside of sounding a little obnoxious, cart ran great.
Bought a used muffler from Scot (Essness), installed, much quieter and all is well. He cut me a great deal, and shipped it quick (Thanks Scot!). Thanks again to all for the help and suggestions. John |
05-13-2010, 12:22 AM | #8 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
instead of drilling old muffler, you could have barbequed it (throw it in your trash can and burn the h*ll out of the sh*t inside).
but, being that you bought something from Ess, we coo |
05-13-2010, 02:48 AM | #9 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
jhix ----good to hear you found your problem and not to many$$$ to get it running, have fun with it, Ess is a good man ---but dont tell him I said that-
and good find on the clog--EZ go go-- |
05-13-2010, 06:04 AM | #10 |
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Re: new guy. weird no power problem
Thanks for the pat on the back guys, glad I could help. It makes it worth while to revive another ez go!!
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