Can anyone help identify this engine?

justinramani · Jan 29, 2016

I just bought this gas golf cart. Its a 2005 EZ-GO utility. The description says that its a gas engine, but doesn't say which model. Can anyone tell what it might be from the picture? I would like to change all the filters and fluids when it arrives. Anything else I should do?

bullbreaker · Jan 29, 2016

That looks like a 11 HP FUJI ROBIN ENGINE !

justinramani · Jan 29, 2016

Is that good or bad? Looks like it's been rode rough for a 2005. Not sure if they did regular maintenance or not.

bullbreaker · Jan 29, 2016

justinramani said:
Is that good or bad? Looks like it's been rode rough for a 2005. Not sure if they did regular maintenance or not.

??? Wouldn't know we had a couple years ago that served us well . We would use golf carts to take customers around plant and tree nursery to view and buy from us . Heres a parts place we use to deal with when couldn't find local :
Mechanical Parts Gas Cart

Don't know if they are still around . Hope it helped YA !!!

justinramani · Jan 29, 2016

It definately helps. Anything to look out for with these? Never had a golf cart before.

Looking4new · Jan 29, 2016

justinramani said:
It definately helps. Anything to look out for with these? Never had a golf cart before.

You may get the unmistakable urge to buy a set of golf clubs and go whacking on a bunch of little balls.

justinramani · Jan 30, 2016

I think the engine has about 1300 hours. Anyone know if these engines have a rated life?

Gem99ultra · Jan 30, 2016

justinramani said:
It definately helps. Anything to look out for with these? Never had a golf cart before.

I know to NOT get to thinking that it's an ATV or truck. I've 'used up' two of them by doing just that. Went to a Honda Pioneer 500; well suited for heavy work. Golf carts are well suited for comfortable ride, easy handling, etc. But they're not work horses for sure.

justinramani · Jan 30, 2016

I bet it's easy to abuse them! We plan to use it for runs between the house and barn. We will also need it to get the mail and take out the trash. Our driveway is around 1300 ft....

milkman · Jan 30, 2016

You'll find that thing really handy, I've had a gas Club Car for several years and can't kill it, but it has a Kawasaki engine. You can look around this site and learn what engine yours has, I've ordered from them and they're good to deal with and the shipping was fast.

Golf Cart Parts and Accessories | BuggiesUnlimited.com

justinramani · Jan 30, 2016

I picked it up for what I think is a decent price. Just need to get it shipped over to me. I'll update this when it arrives! I'll be happy if this happens to have a kawasaki engine. I have heard really good things about them.

milkman · Jan 30, 2016

The Kawasaki engine is good, and so is the Subaru. I'm pretty sure the EzGo uses the Subaru, at least the ones I've seen are. They're pretty simple machines and should serve you well.

Kyle_in_Tex · Jan 30, 2016

Does it have an air filter? I can't tell.

kevin37b · Jan 31, 2016

Club car uses Kawasaki . EZ GO uses a Robin engine . Both are good . You are going to enjoy that cart . Buggies Gone Wild is a great site for info and parts , accs.

kevin37b · Jan 31, 2016

Where is your air cleaner ?The intake is those louvers behind passenger feet . I see both ends but no filter .

justinramani · Jan 31, 2016

kevin37b said:
Where is your air cleaner ?The intake is those louvers behind passenger feet . I see both ends but no filter .

Kevin,

Not sure.... I don't have the cart yet because it needs to be shipped over. If it's missing - is it something that is easy to find?

Kyle_in_Tex · Feb 1, 2016

justinramani said:
Kevin,

Not sure.... I don't have the cart yet because it needs to be shipped over. If it's missing - is it something that is easy to find?

I'm worried about the engine being worn out after running with no air filter.

justinramani · Feb 1, 2016

Kyle_in_Tex said:
I'm worried about the engine being worn out after running with no air filter.

Kyle,

Unfortunately - I'm thinking that you might be right on this. The listing said that it was operational, but if it's been running without a filter - that's just a sign of what I'm up against. I was hoping for a solid golf cart..... I guess you can't win em all....