mid-80's G1 (I think....)

[mrcaptainbob]

I have what I believe to be a mid-80's G1 that stopped running. My wife uses it for going between the house and her garden. I checked the spark and the plug and it's very strong. Pulled the oil and the gas lines from the carb and spun the engine (with no plug in it...) and nothing came out. Since I'm pretty ignorant on these types of engines, I need some help. I've rebuilt many a car and truck engine, so mechanics come easy for me. I expect there must be a pump that is engine driven. Is that correct? Should I follow the two lines back to where they come from and remove that device and inspect it? It appeared to be, well, not exactly losing power, but certainly hard to start. And my wife has mentioned a strong fuel odor, too. I believe I found an owner's manual for this unit, but cannot find any engine nomenclature. Any help or suggestions would be appreciated.

Bob

[golfcartg]

Think of trying to pull a drink through a straw with a hole in it, no matter how hard you try, you won’t be able to draw the liquid effectively. This scenario is similar to what happens when your cart has cracks or holes in the fuel lines. Just like the hole in the straw introduces air into the mix, any cracks in your fuel lines can let air in, preventing the fuel pump from maintaining a steady flow of fuel to the carburetor.

When you remove the main fuel hose at the carburetor, you should see a consistent pulse of fuel coming through. If that pulse is weak or nonexistent, it’s a clear indication that something is amiss. In this case, I recommend tracing the fuel lines back to the fuel pump. Check for any cracks or leaks along the way. Also, don’t forget to inspect the pickup tube inside the fuel tank, clogs or blockages there can cause significant issues with fuel delivery.

As a preliminary diagnostic step, you might want to pour a few drops of fuel mix directly into the cylinder. Crank the engine afterward to see if it fires up. If it does, this confirms that the issue lies with the fuel delivery system, not the engine itself just to rule that out.