2 cycle swap?

[Speedster347]

Currently wanting to swap a 2 cycle with a 4 cycle motor. New to carts, I need idea possible problems etc. ways to deal with reverse etc.. I need ideas... Thanks!


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[17deanju]

From other threads that I have read it doesn't seem like a practical thing to do because the the 2 cycle engine is designed to turn in both directions, which is how the cart goes forward and backward. (I also have a 2 cycle golf cart.)

If you were going to convert to a 4 cycle you would have to deal with finding a new differential/transmission. Also,the shaft on most 4 cycle engines are parallel with the rear axel where as the 2 cycles are perpendicular.

I hope I didn't just shoot down your project but at least you know what your getting into.

[StoveBolt]

Might be cheaper and less headaches to sell it and buy a 4 cycle cart.

[my1423]

As stated the easiest way would be to get a newer cart.
Next would be a complete transaxle swap.
After that a comet trans.
It would take a lot of fabrication and a drive chain or belt between the current rear end and this box. Then mount the engine just like the original is .

fwd rev box
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Comet-Forwar...4a677f&vxp=mtr

Wrong set but could be used with chains. ultra cheap not a really good set. Designed for mini bikes.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/3-4-CLUTCH-G...item27eca8984a

Better clutch set 3/4 driven 1 in drive up to 16 hp but have seen them handle 25. Not very good on belts though.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/40-Series-Go...ce695c&vxp=mtr

[my1423]

Local guy modded his without reverse. Its in Craigslist.
Do not care for it but you get the idea.

Just use a go cart mount with the tranny listed above and mount it farther forward in the right place not like this one on top the axle.
Then a coupler to the existing axle from the back of the trans.