That was me and thanks!
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I’ve used 12v fuel pumps back when I had Kohler’s and they kept vapor locking because of ethanol. Pain in the neck. They over pressurize the sysytem, flood carbs etc. You might have a weak pump. They are only about $20 bucks to try and see. I’d move the fuel cell if I thought it was going to cause issues later. I’ve had tanks over 10 feet in box trucks feeding machines though.
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Guess that’s where I’ll start. New fuel pump thanks
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I just finished a test using our golf cart with an 18 hp small engine. I ran the fuel supply line about 6 feet up in the air. The golf cart continued to run off of the gas that was left in the bowl. Once the golf cart shut off the fuel level stayed in the same place it was at while running and did not drop back down. The reason it won’t is because it’s already through the fuel pump.
It should work just fine if you move the fuel pump down by the gas tank. I would just mount it right on the steel angle that you used to stack your machine. It should be easy to do. The only thing you’ll need is some longer fuel hose for the carb and the pulse line. You’ll know what I mean once you get to the fuel pump.
Let me know if you need any help.
Got pics of golf cart set up? I’d love to convert from battery to gas motor
Awesome. That’s the same thing a guy in fb told me. He said they’re good at pumping but not at pulling. I’m going to have to break into this brand new machine! Hate to do it, but its looking necessary
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Thanks a lot. I appreciate you taking the time to do that
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I’ll post some in a bit. You might be better off buying a gaser with a bad engine. I’m not positive but I bet you’ll need a different rear end, clutch, and starter/generator. I would imagine the electric motors go in reverse to back up. Would probably be much cheaper than buying all the parts separate. If you do buy another be careful what years you get. Some of the older ones used the engines to go in reverse. As you know it’s not possible with a 4 cycle. Ours is a 93 ezgo. I think 91 is the cutoff year for the rear end. Not sure about other makes.
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Not that it’s that big of deal but I think you’ll find that it starts faster if moving the fuel pump down low. Since it will be a shorter run from the fuel pump to the gas tank you won’t have to choke it as long before it starts.
Here’s the engine compartment. It wasn’t too bad to throw in. Just had to fab an engine mount, linkage for pedal and choke, air filter box, and adapter from carb to air filter. I almost used one of those little universal filters you see for dirt bikes but we drive through a lot of dust so wanted something decent. I could only fit an 18 hp when I installed it but made a lift last year so I could install a plow. I now have room for a bigger engine. It will do about 25-30 mph right now. I need better steering and suspension before I go bigger.
I love the tinkering. I gotta get some real batteries or do something different with this cart I got. Last Friday night at midnight my brother and I had it deep in the woods and ran the batteries dead. It was a chore pushing it out to a trail to tow it back. Deep cycle marine batteries run it fine but not much staying power lol. I’m not spending a grand on a bunch of 8v golf batteries
It’s almost 30 years old but the kids enjoy it. It’s quite the workhorse too. I plowed 10" of snow with the plow straight and it went right through it. I also use it to haul wood from woodpile to house.
I hear you on the tinkering. It’s not going to be nearly as fun when my kids are older and no longer have the interest. I guess the next stage is souping up my parents hover round when the day comes they need one…lol…When our daughter outgrew her little pink Razor batter scooter turned it into a mini chopper with one of those little 49cc engines they have. She only rode it once but it’s just fun messing around with stuff like that.
That’s a lot to shell out for batteries. It’ll be interesting to see how much better they work than the marine batteries. Seems like the marine batteries would work at least as good but I guess they design them at 8v for a reason.
This is the mess I have now. Still get about 6 miles on pavement but only about 45 minutes in the trees and dirt. Maybe that’s normal. Don’t have anything to compare it to.
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IBS…know what you mean about the gas vs electric. I have owned my last electric cart. I bought a gas powered EZ GO Terrain about 3yrs ago…has 400cc Kawasaki engine…it has been GREAT. Would NEVER go back to electric.
I have an old electric cart that I was thinking of trying to convert to gas…but reverse is the problem. Although, Go Power Sports now makes a reverse kit that could probably be used on electric to gas cart conversions…not sure of the price.
I went to their website and found this…
https://www.gopowersports.com/reverse-kit
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For anyone reading this in the future. The solution was this: install a general purpose fuel pump, 3-4psi. Put it in line with the fuel draw hose. Wire it with a toggle switch. Turn on while running. Turn off while off. Problem solved. Thanks to everyone for the help. Time to get off earlier or make more money 
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@Innocentbystander is it any harder on these pumps if they’re elevated vs non elevated? Seen a comment on Facebook saying that it was harder but it seems like as long as they’re getting adequate water supply it shouldn’t matter. What’s your thoughts on this?
I’m not sure if we are talkin fuel or water pump but my udor pumps are 3 feet above the water line of my tank and I have no problems
Water.
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That’s short for pavement. We cab get 72 holes out of a 48V cart with clubs and two grown men. I suspect you are using a golf cart charger for those batteries. They also look to be different sizes and ages, if so the resistance is going to be way off between them. If you have one that is supplying 12V to lights and accessories, instead of a step down transformer that is going to cause you problems too. If what I have written is correct, your batteries are never getting fully recharged and you will never get the range or life out of them you are looking for. Try charging them individually and see if that increases your range, also check the resting voltage several hours after recharging them, anything more than .2 v also indicates a problem, probably caused by the imbalance in the set. A load tester would be better but not everyone has one and they should be the correct size for the battery capacity you are trying to test. If my assumptions are incorrect then disregard but if any of them are correct you it will shorten your run time and battery life.
I agree with all you stated. Three are the same and one is an oddball. Hopefully the solar will charge them better than the on board that is programmed for AGM. They were in the shop and it saved me $500 on cart batteries. I only put $250 a month into the cabin kitty so they will be a next year purchase
