Welcome back Kevin! Recently I had to replace the gas tank grommet and did not get it to seat down tight. Now I can go back and replace it properly. Thanks and good luck on your business.
You know, it's not too often you come across a video channel that's worth watching. Have learned quite a bit from your videos. You're the real deal and would bring my carts to you every day of the week and twice on Sunday. One request that I would suggest and would probably speak for several ppl (troubleshooters) that watch your videos is doing a video of a complete diagnosis of an electric cart. In other words, when you get a cart in that doesn't move and no sound from a solenoid, what do you start with first? Check batteries first?...if good, then move onto solenoid for power? What readings should you be looking for to tell if it's good or bad? If that's good, then what would you move onto and what readings would be looking for? When you go through you diagnosis and it comes down to say....a forward/ reverse switch, how did you come to that conclusion? Thank you for the videos...they really are helpful.... at least for me. BTW, condolences and prayers about your father.
Hi Kevin, nice too have you back! I had to replace about 5 coils on the club car precedent it's not that much better, coil under the fan shroud and all. But Ezgo wins for terrible design!
I really do appreciate EZ Kevin and glad he is doing great what he is doing the best what he is GREAT at what he does Thanks Big K looking forward to more videos. Philip Taylor
If that had been my cart I would have let you drill a couple access holes in that bracket. At any rate now it’s fixed and ALL things are connected properly.
Great video Kevin. You have risen to the top of my RUclips celeb list, alongside Doug Demuro, Tyler Hoover, and his friend Car Wizard. I have an ‘89 Marathon with 2 stroke. Oil is adds to the gasoline (doesn’t have the automatic oil reservoir). I understand the ratio is 100:1 which i believe is 1oz per gallon. It’s a bit fumey and noisy, otherwise runs well. Am I correct? (Think the clutch is contributing to the noisy operation- especially at high speed.) You helped me the other day with a fuel issue (can’t run gas below 1/2 tank). The cap is not venting. I cannot find a replacement dip-tube anywhere. These are threaded into the tank - not grommeted. Should I check compression? Do the old 2-cycles have valves to adjust? I should probably clean the carb. Air filter and spark plug clean, new solenoid in. Am I missing anything else?
Imagine that, we have ops, well, I make at least 3 a day and the first, sometimes happens when I get outta bed in the morning. Stuff happens, thanks for the ride along.
arnt these motors pretty much identical to the fe350 that's in my club car? Also does that ground that you connected to the igniter run to the rev limiter? I've had issues with mine popping off before then I lost spark.
These are FJ400 engines. They aren't equipped with rev limiters, to my knowledge. The ground wire is tied into the stop relay. If it comes off, you won't be able to turn off spark since this shorts the coil to ground.
I’m having issues with air in my fuel line between the carb and the fuel pump. I replaced both the fuel pump and carb but still have issues. It will run fine then will start being hesitant when accelerator is pressed to eventually getting air lock and turning over with no fire.
I had read that some cheap Chinese spark plugs can damage coils on chainsaws. I wonder if the cheap plug, installed by the owner, damaged the coil. The initial problem might have been something simple like the fuel pump. By throwing parts at it, without actually diagnosing the actual problem, the owner may have done more damage than good. We’ll never know, but something owners should consider, before throwing parts at a problem. Good video showing how to diagnose the problem.
I think the original problem was a blocked carb. The customer told me that it wouldn't start so he did this and that. I probably could have cleaned the carb and it would be fine. By using cheapy chinese parts on Amazon or ebay, its now going to cost significantly more. The real kicker with these engines, there's a special clip that holds the throttle linkage to the carb. Aftermarket carbs don't come with it since its supposed to be transferred from the oem carb. Its only available from EZGO and its not cheap.
Kevin I got a 2018 ezgo s4 I was riding yesterday every worked perfectly when to get on it today and it want do anything at all I jump solenoid it want do nothing but turn over i Checked fuses and everything was good. Will it run with a bad solenoid or with that cause it not to run?
That's normal for the oil to drain back down to the sump. If its not building oil pressure, then the pump will need to be replaced. The pump is located behind an access cover behind the fan.
Kevin, any chance we could talk on the phone. Ive got an ezgo with a fj400d and it loses power under load when climbing a hill. I"ve changed all tune up parts and carburetor along with fuel pump and still loses power when under load. If i don't push the gas pedal to the floor it will continue to run seemingly normal at low rpm. I've ordered a coil and it should be here in the next three or four days. My question is will a coil sometimes fail under load and emit enough spark when not under load to run the engine up to proper RPM when not in gear? Look forward to hearing from you and that for the vid and consideration,,,Steve.
Unfortunately, I don't offer any phone support. I just don't have the time for it. Ignition coils typcally work or don't. It sounds like you have a drivetrain issue. Without any information on the cart, I can't really offer any help. Is it lifted, oem belt, what year is it, 4 or 6 passenger, are you using ethanol free gas or just plain 87-93, are you on a lot of hills, flat, or mixed? There are too many variables to give a solid answer.
@@Kevinsgolfcarts Thanks for getting back to me Kevin. It’s a 2005, lifted, and the belt and clutch were replaced 4-5 yrs ago with a ezgo heavy duty “truck” clutch. I use regular ethanol gas and it’s a four seater. I’ve also checked the valves and they are within spec. Terrain is mostly flat with occasional hills and it always occurs on a steep incline. If it is a drive train issue then what part could it be. Hope to hear back and thanks again for your consideration
Great video Kevin. I've just recently got turned on to your channel. Someone gave me a low to mid 90's Club Car Ds. Trying to get er goin. Your techniques are interesting. I may have to join your patreon channel.
No, I try to stay away from Amazon and eBay for parts. I'm a RHOX (Red Hawk) dealer so I buy most of my parts from them. Certain parts I try to buy OEM.
With all your complaining about the ezgo cart ,you don't have to pull the motor or drill holes or even remove the filter to get to the coil,ezgo made the cover plastic ,so it bends ,all you have to do is take off carb ,undo the cover bolts at the top remove the large carb linkage cover bolt ,bend the cover back ,and now you have plenty of room to get to coil. Any mechanic knows that you install the coil over the magnet . And you did not think you installed the coil over the magnet ,as you stated you wanted the magnet away from the coil . But at least you admitted you made a mistake , a little tip for you ... Maybe think before you speak or complain ,it may make you look like an actual mechanic. .
I am kind of with you on EzGo carts. Probably not the best cart to own. However, I watch most of your videos and for the most part you complain about something on every brand of cart! It is just who you are. For me, if it is gas I am going Yamaha and Electric Club Car.
None of them. They all break. Seriously though, its really hard to answer that question with a simple answer. I'd say the older stuff, regardless of brand, are all decent. Most of the new stuff has issues that are just dumb and are all made down to the lowest cost. Anything before 2008 and newer than 1996 is usually solid and easy to find parts for. As long as any of them are well maintained, don't have excessive rust, smoky engines, sloppy steering, weak brakes or any unusual sounds while driving should be easy to work on.
Welcome back Kevin. Hope everything is getting better for you and the family, only time will make it better. Pray for you all.
Nice to see you back Kevin. Hope you and the family are healing.
Way to go Kevin! Let EZGO have it! I too have an EZGO and they are engineerically crazy! Thanks
Welcome back Kevin! Recently I had to replace the gas tank grommet and did not get it to seat down tight. Now I can go back and replace it properly. Thanks and good luck on your business.
You know, it's not too often you come across a video channel that's worth watching. Have learned quite a bit from your videos. You're the real deal and would bring my carts to you every day of the week and twice on Sunday. One request that I would suggest and would probably speak for several ppl (troubleshooters) that watch your videos is doing a video of a complete diagnosis of an electric cart. In other words, when you get a cart in that doesn't move and no sound from a solenoid, what do you start with first? Check batteries first?...if good, then move onto solenoid for power? What readings should you be looking for to tell if it's good or bad? If that's good, then what would you move onto and what readings would be looking for? When you go through you diagnosis and it comes down to say....a forward/ reverse switch, how did you come to that conclusion? Thank you for the videos...they really are helpful.... at least for me. BTW, condolences and prayers about your father.
Thanks! Learn so much watching your videos
Thank you
WOW! Thank you so very much for your generosity!!!!
@@Kevinsgolfcarts you are so very welcome
Nice to see you back Kevin. Nice work, great video, thanks for bringing us along.
Everybody loves Kevin's carts
Hi Kevin, nice too have you back! I had to replace about 5 coils on the club car precedent it's not that much better, coil under the fan shroud and all. But Ezgo wins for terrible design!
Hope you are doing good Kevin! Keep up the great videos!
I really do appreciate EZ Kevin and glad he is doing great what he is doing the best what he is GREAT at what he does Thanks Big K looking forward to more videos. Philip Taylor
I'd would call the customer and tell them yer drilling holes bracket......lol
Let's get this party started brother! "Damn ezslow"
If that had been my cart I would have let you drill a couple access holes in that bracket. At any rate now it’s fixed and ALL things are connected properly.
Unfortunately, I can't hack up customers' carts.
Love the rant! Same shit with lots of engineering these days. What was the last year EZGO used the robins engine?
Thanks for your keen insight on easy go. Plan to stick with CC. Jack
Thanks for making this video!
Soo Sooo much easier than an fe290. Good job my friend.
Grant, presentation, well explained
Great video Kevin. You have risen to the top of my RUclips celeb list, alongside Doug Demuro, Tyler Hoover, and his friend Car Wizard.
I have an ‘89 Marathon with 2 stroke. Oil is adds to the gasoline (doesn’t have the automatic oil reservoir). I understand the ratio is 100:1 which i believe is 1oz per gallon. It’s a bit fumey and noisy, otherwise runs well. Am I correct?
(Think the clutch is contributing to the noisy operation- especially at high speed.)
You helped me the other day with a fuel issue (can’t run gas below 1/2 tank). The cap is not venting. I cannot find a replacement dip-tube anywhere. These are threaded into the tank - not grommeted.
Should I check compression?
Do the old 2-cycles have valves to adjust?
I should probably clean the carb.
Air filter and spark plug clean, new solenoid in.
Am I missing anything else?
This information was very helpful to me, thank you.
Imagine that, we have ops, well, I make at least 3 a day and the first, sometimes happens when I get outta bed in the morning. Stuff happens, thanks for the ride along.
arnt these motors pretty much identical to the fe350 that's in my club car? Also does that ground that you connected to the igniter run to the rev limiter? I've had issues with mine popping off before then I lost spark.
These are FJ400 engines. They aren't equipped with rev limiters, to my knowledge. The ground wire is tied into the stop relay. If it comes off, you won't be able to turn off spark since this shorts the coil to ground.
No spark and I have a new coil on order. If that doesn't solve the problem, how can I check the magneto coil (not sure what its called)?
Whats the best cart to own and work on in your opinion? Most reliable?
I’m having issues with air in my fuel line between the carb and the fuel pump. I replaced both the fuel pump and carb but still have issues. It will run fine then will start being hesitant when accelerator is pressed to eventually getting air lock and turning over with no fire.
95 Yamaha g9
I had read that some cheap Chinese spark plugs can damage coils on chainsaws. I wonder if the cheap plug, installed by the owner, damaged the coil. The initial problem might have been something simple like the fuel pump. By throwing parts at it, without actually diagnosing the actual problem, the owner may have done more damage than good. We’ll never know, but something owners should consider, before throwing parts at a problem.
Good video showing how to diagnose the problem.
I think the original problem was a blocked carb. The customer told me that it wouldn't start so he did this and that. I probably could have cleaned the carb and it would be fine. By using cheapy chinese parts on Amazon or ebay, its now going to cost significantly more. The real kicker with these engines, there's a special clip that holds the throttle linkage to the carb. Aftermarket carbs don't come with it since its supposed to be transferred from the oem carb. Its only available from EZGO and its not cheap.
Kevin I got a 2018 ezgo s4 I was riding yesterday every worked perfectly when to get on it today and it want do anything at all I jump solenoid it want do nothing but turn over i Checked fuses and everything was good. Will it run with a bad solenoid or with that cause it not to run?
How off does these coils go bad.
I think they're ready for a Snap-On 3/8 ratchet with fine teeth and a quarter inch ratchet I love mine
tnanks Kevin
How in the hell does a golf cart mechanic know what "balanced white light" is? Love the vids. So glad I bought a Club Car!
I have many hobbies and talents outside of golf carts.
Kevin
I have a 2006 ezgo txt with the robins 295cc it won't keep the oil pump primed any advice
That's normal for the oil to drain back down to the sump. If its not building oil pressure, then the pump will need to be replaced. The pump is located behind an access cover behind the fan.
Thanks
Kevin, any chance we could talk on the phone. Ive got an ezgo with a fj400d and it loses power under load when climbing a hill. I"ve changed all tune up parts and carburetor along with fuel pump and still loses power when under load. If i don't push the gas pedal to the floor it will continue to run seemingly normal at low rpm. I've ordered a coil and it should be here in the next three or four days. My question is will a coil sometimes fail under load and emit enough spark when not under load to run the engine up to proper RPM when not in gear? Look forward to hearing from you and that for the vid and consideration,,,Steve.
Unfortunately, I don't offer any phone support. I just don't have the time for it. Ignition coils typcally work or don't. It sounds like you have a drivetrain issue. Without any information on the cart, I can't really offer any help. Is it lifted, oem belt, what year is it, 4 or 6 passenger, are you using ethanol free gas or just plain 87-93, are you on a lot of hills, flat, or mixed? There are too many variables to give a solid answer.
@@Kevinsgolfcarts Thanks for getting back to me Kevin. It’s a 2005, lifted, and the belt and clutch were replaced 4-5 yrs ago with a ezgo heavy duty “truck” clutch. I use regular ethanol gas and it’s a four seater. I’ve also checked the valves and they are within spec. Terrain is mostly flat with occasional hills and it always occurs on a steep incline. If it is a drive train issue then what part could it be. Hope to hear back and thanks again for your consideration
Great video Kevin. I've just recently got turned on to your channel. Someone gave me a low to mid 90's Club Car Ds. Trying to get er goin. Your techniques are interesting. I may have to join your patreon channel.
Welcome aboard!
did you get the coil off amazon
No, I try to stay away from Amazon and eBay for parts. I'm a RHOX (Red Hawk) dealer so I buy most of my parts from them. Certain parts I try to buy OEM.
Hit that grommet with W D40 go in better
I curse every time I have to change the oil.
With all your complaining about the ezgo cart ,you don't have to pull the motor or drill holes or even remove the filter to get to the coil,ezgo made the cover plastic ,so it bends ,all you have to do is take off carb ,undo the cover bolts at the top remove the large carb linkage cover bolt ,bend the cover back ,and now you have plenty of room to get to coil. Any mechanic knows that you install the coil over the magnet . And you did not think you installed the coil over the magnet ,as you stated you wanted the magnet away from the coil . But at least you admitted you made a mistake , a little tip for you ... Maybe think before you speak or complain ,it may make you look like an actual mechanic. .
I'll complain all I want. You don't have to agree with me. I don't really care what you think.
That's fine , and I don't care for all your mistakes you made ,blaming someone else ,but that's my opinion 😊
I am kind of with you on EzGo carts. Probably not the best cart to own.
However, I watch most of your videos and for the most part you complain about something on every brand of cart! It is just who you are.
For me, if it is gas I am going Yamaha and Electric Club Car.
They all have something that I think is dumb, but EZGO takes the cake. Yamaha is starting to catch up to them, unfortunately.
Whats the best cart to own and work on in your opinion? Most reliable?
None of them. They all break. Seriously though, its really hard to answer that question with a simple answer. I'd say the older stuff, regardless of brand, are all decent. Most of the new stuff has issues that are just dumb and are all made down to the lowest cost. Anything before 2008 and newer than 1996 is usually solid and easy to find parts for. As long as any of them are well maintained, don't have excessive rust, smoky engines, sloppy steering, weak brakes or any unusual sounds while driving should be easy to work on.