Rebuilding an engine?

John5 · 02-28-2010, 10:49 PM

Can you rebuild a fe350? I think I may have engine problems? Also how do you know if your drive belt needs replaced? I seem to feel some jerking when trying to take-off or slowing down.

invalidsession · 03-01-2010, 12:13 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by John5

Can you rebuild a fe350? I think I may have engine problems? Also how do you know if your drive belt needs replaced? I seem to feel some jerking when trying to take-off or slowing down.

Why do you think you may have engine problems John, have you checked your compression readings ? That should be your first point of reference as to the overall condition of your motor. Do that and report back before considering an overhaul of your engine. Regarding your "Jerking" issue, ( I have restrained myself on this point ) Get your rear end off the ground and run the cart through it's paces to see if the clutches are operating smoothly through the speed range. Hope that helps,

Chris.

Lightninlarry · 03-01-2010, 07:27 AM

Thinking you have a clutch issue!

GLEEMO · 03-01-2010, 10:28 AM

John5 · 03-01-2010, 07:37 PM

The shop told me it had something wrong. I can't remember now. I havn't driven it since I got it back due to a flat tire and wet/cold weather. I had it out this weekend to do some spring cleaning in the garage. It seemed to be spitting what looked like it may have been oil. I started it and let it warmup before moving it. When I did move it there was a black spot on the ground. I watched it for a while off and on all day. It spit all day long. When I drove it it seemed sluggish. I did notice that the idle was was fast compared to what it was before it went in. They said they cleaned the carb and did a full service. I adjusted the idle screw back to where it wasn't even touching. The engine still was fast. Something is weird. I will try to put the rear end on jack stands this weekend to look at the clutch function. My cart is a key start not a pedal start. The typical jerking on pedal starts have not been an issue for me. The shop is who told me I would need to put a new engine in. It runs but dosn't have the power it used to have.

John5 · 03-01-2010, 07:40 PM

Oh I forgot to mention the shop did due a compression test and said it matched spec. I plan on getting a manual and tools needed to check it myself. I just need to find a Husqvarna service manual.

GLEEMO · 03-01-2010, 07:41 PM

Well the answer to ? #1 is Yes you can definately rebuild the FE350

John5 · 03-01-2010, 07:45 PM

Thanks Gleemo. The shop indicated it couldn't be rebuilt, I would have to put a short block in at $1000 parts.

GLEEMO · 03-01-2010, 07:54 PM

People making a living doing it
http://www.lvssales.com/rebuilt_engi...bcar_11hp.html

Here is another with prices http://www.jandmgolfcarts.com/engineprice.htm

John5 · 03-01-2010, 08:12 PM

Thanks for the link Gleemo!

02-28-2010, 10:49 PM	#1
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45	Rebuilding an engine? Can you rebuild a fe350? I think I may have engine problems? Also how do you know if your drive belt needs replaced? I seem to feel some jerking when trying to take-off or slowing down.
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45

03-01-2010, 07:27 AM	#3
Lightninlarry Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Clermont,Fl Posts: 176	Re: Rebuilding an engine? Thinking you have a clutch issue!

03-01-2010, 10:28 AM	#4
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: Rebuilding an engine? bump

03-01-2010, 07:37 PM	#5
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45	Re: Rebuilding an engine? The shop told me it had something wrong. I can't remember now. I havn't driven it since I got it back due to a flat tire and wet/cold weather. I had it out this weekend to do some spring cleaning in the garage. It seemed to be spitting what looked like it may have been oil. I started it and let it warmup before moving it. When I did move it there was a black spot on the ground. I watched it for a while off and on all day. It spit all day long. When I drove it it seemed sluggish. I did notice that the idle was was fast compared to what it was before it went in. They said they cleaned the carb and did a full service. I adjusted the idle screw back to where it wasn't even touching. The engine still was fast. Something is weird. I will try to put the rear end on jack stands this weekend to look at the clutch function. My cart is a key start not a pedal start. The typical jerking on pedal starts have not been an issue for me. The shop is who told me I would need to put a new engine in. It runs but dosn't have the power it used to have.
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45

03-01-2010, 07:40 PM	#6
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45	Re: Rebuilding an engine? Oh I forgot to mention the shop did due a compression test and said it matched spec. I plan on getting a manual and tools needed to check it myself. I just need to find a Husqvarna service manual.
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45

Today
BGW	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

03-01-2010, 07:41 PM	#7
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: Rebuilding an engine? Well the answer to ? #1 is Yes you can definately rebuild the FE350

03-01-2010, 07:45 PM	#8
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45	Re: Rebuilding an engine? Thanks Gleemo. The shop indicated it couldn't be rebuilt, I would have to put a short block in at $1000 parts.
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45

03-01-2010, 07:54 PM	#9
GLEEMO just leave me alone Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 5,643	Re: Rebuilding an engine? People making a living doing it http://www.lvssales.com/rebuilt_engi...bcar_11hp.html Here is another with prices http://www.jandmgolfcarts.com/engineprice.htm

03-01-2010, 08:12 PM	#10
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45	Re: Rebuilding an engine? Thanks for the link Gleemo!
John5 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2009 Posts: 45

Similar Threads
Thread	Forum
Rebuilding my 350	Gas EZGO
rebuilding my 81 club car	Members Rides
Need help rebuilding Yamaha G2	Gas Yamaha
rebuilding par car	Gas Columbia ParCar