Bought my Mom a Harley.

katoranger · 01-12-2019, 11:21 AM

Early 70s AMF Harley golf cart. I have been looking for a gas cart for some time for her.

I have spent much time on it yet, but I cleaned the points and got spark. Put alittle atf in the cylinder to lube it up and spun it over. It has some compression, but I have not located my compression tester to check it yet.

I am on the fence about rebuilding the current engine or swapping to a predator with a reverse gearbox.

**cheesy** · 01-12-2019, 07:10 PM

Nice score. Parked at least one in the drink. If your luck is anything like mine, you'll give up looking for the compression tester, buy a new one, and set it down on your bench. Right next to the one you couldn't find.

katoranger · 01-12-2019, 08:57 PM

I know its general location. It is just buried.

wheelbender6 · 01-13-2019, 11:50 AM

You are a good son.

ben2go · 01-13-2019, 01:57 PM

I like your predator engine idea. Those old AMF engines can be a pain to get parts for, or so I'm told.

katoranger · 01-13-2019, 05:47 PM

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Originally Posted by ben2go

I like your predator engine idea. Those old AMF engines can be a pain to get parts for, or so I'm told.

This is why I am just thinking of swapping to a predator.

**cheesy** · 01-13-2019, 07:34 PM

Predator 22hp v-twin and wheelie bars.

jsumd · 01-13-2019, 07:49 PM

That is one cool golf cart!

cbrfxr67 · 01-14-2019, 10:07 AM

swwwweeeet

Weldangrind · 01-14-2019, 12:18 PM

Oh, PLEASE do the Predator! I'd love to follow that project.

katoranger · 01-15-2019, 06:58 PM

I am pretty sure we will go Predator. Just the few parts needed to possibly make it run will cost more than a 212cc predator. I am leaning toward the 420cc. That should be enough to power it. The vtwin would be nice, but I don't think it will fit under the seat. Also Mom does not need to go very fast. It is two blocks to the convenience store and about 8 blocks to Dollar General.

Next will be to save up money for parts.

Please make suggestions on how to go about this. I need to retain reverse as she won't be strong enough to push it backwards.

katoranger · 01-15-2019, 07:51 PM

Some under the hood pictures. The rear axle and engine ride on a swingarm type of setup.

ben2go · 01-16-2019, 10:55 AM

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Originally Posted by katoranger

I am pretty sure we will go Predator. Just the few parts needed to possibly make it run will cost more than a 212cc predator. I am leaning toward the 420cc. That should be enough to power it. The vtwin would be nice, but I don't think it will fit under the seat. Also Mom does not need to go very fast. It is two blocks to the convenience store and about 8 blocks to Dollar General.

Next will be to save up money for parts.

Please make suggestions on how to go about this. I need to retain reverse as she won't be strong enough to push it backwards.

Use a torque converter (CVT) to drive the F-N-R box.

Here's a video that may help. It's kind of long but hang in there. Daren has some ideas. He also has a lot more videos on that vehicle. He has one that shows how fast that thing is. It's fast.

**JerryHawk250** · 01-16-2019, 11:06 AM

This is one I'm following. Can't wait to see how it turns out.

Weldangrind · 01-16-2019, 12:25 PM

Kato, what is the current setup? Is it a two-stroke that starts and runs as you press the gas pedal? Does the starter double as a generator? Is reverse actuated by running the engine in reverse?

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cheesy Moderator Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Elburn, IL Posts: 5,782	Nice score. Parked at least one in the drink. If your luck is anything like mine, you'll give up looking for the compression tester, buy a new one, and set it down on your bench. Right next to the one you couldn't find. __________________ Cheesy ______________________________________ 07 Hi Bird Enduro-Flown the Coop 07 Ural Gear Up 79 Honda CX500 77 VeloSolex 4600 V3 73 VeloSolex 3800 I'm making this up as I go.-Indiana Jones Telling me something 'is for my own good', is a fast way to a fat lip.-Me I don't even care about my own problems, why should I care about yours?-Quote on one of my favorite t-shirts
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katoranger Join Date: May 2007 Location: Altamont, Kansas Posts: 15,103	I am pretty sure we will go Predator. Just the few parts needed to possibly make it run will cost more than a 212cc predator. I am leaning toward the 420cc. That should be enough to power it. The vtwin would be nice, but I don't think it will fit under the seat. Also Mom does not need to go very fast. It is two blocks to the convenience store and about 8 blocks to Dollar General. Next will be to save up money for parts. Please make suggestions on how to go about this. I need to retain reverse as she won't be strong enough to push it backwards. __________________ You meet the nicest people on a Honda Clone.
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Weldangrind Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Sardis, BC, Canada Posts: 25,977	Kato, what is the current setup? Is it a two-stroke that starts and runs as you press the gas pedal? Does the starter double as a generator? Is reverse actuated by running the engine in reverse? __________________ Weldangrind "I figure I'm well-prepared for coping with a bike that comes from the factory with unresolved issues and that rewards the self-reliant owner." - Buccaneer
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