New Carburetor for Harley Davidson Golf Cart

[Steelheader1970]

Total noob here. Will a carburetor off amazon fit my golf cart. I think it's a 1978 Harley Davidson, not sure tho. Anyway, I see they fit models from the 60s all the way to 1981 or so. OR do I need to be more specific as I start my journey or repair?

 

[HotRodCarts]

Yes a Carburetor off of Amazon will fit as long as it's listed for the year of your golf cart but it's a 50/50 chance of getting a god one. You can tell the year by the serial number of the cart. Welcome to the forum.

 

[Steelheader1970]

Thanks. Figured it would be a crap shoot. I cleaned the carb on it and noticed the diaphragm is torn. Cart wont run unless its choked.also it need a shot of starting fluid to get going.

 

[HotRodCarts]

There's been a couple members here that bought the Amazon carburetors and wound up just using parts out of them to fix their carb.

 

[Steelheader1970]

DIDN'T think of that. Carburetor is on its way.Hope its gets her going so I can see where I stand.

 

[HotRodCarts]

Let us know how the new carburetor works out.

 

[Steelheader1970]

Will do. Pics coming. One day anyways...lol. Think I'm just going to slap a carb on it and start my project in spring.

 

[Ballscratcher]

Didn't want to start a new thread , but along the same lines. When I got my new carb I didn't know the correct settings for high and low . Upon checking I saw where the hi speed screw should be there was a small brass screw . I took it out and found an adjusting screw . It was tightly shut .I turned it out to make sure it actually was seated and it was . my question is , is it supposed to be that way ? Another question , does the length of the.thread matter as far as the spark requi red to make sure it fires ?

 

[Ballscratcher]

The last question pertained to spark plug

 

[Steelheader1970]

IT DOES.But, I think if threads are to long , you risk hitting top of piston. AND, applies to only certain types of engines. Tho I'm not sure what kind.