Yamaha G2 Golf Cart 420cc Engine Swap

[@davingros5698]

The commentary during the test drive was gold

[@cavemanvi]

pink*

[@monkeydude3987]

That is flipping awesome and a great swap!! I’ll have to keep this in mind because I’m always on the lookout for a non running / no engine golf kart to do this to. Great stuff Red Beard!

[@Smallenginetech56]

Ive had a bunch of these golf carts the G2/G9 platform are my favorite and the best in my opinion

[@theoldfartschannel3692]

The Hyundai hgg1 is a clone of the G2. I freakin love mine with a "Stage 2" 420 hemi.

[@AT_motors]

Looked like a pretty straight forward swap. Very cool man

[@cavemanvi]

straight until they hop on it and straight fairy lmaoo

[@lawnmowerman4040]

After watching this you made it more work than necessary the engine fits the rear mounts and just add a square pipe in front and drill holes it sits right on the original mounts, I even used the original belt.

[@blakestevens792]

I am trying to build my own 420cc club cart right now,and this really helped.

[@autotechniqzsurfacespecial4134]

Blake did you build your cart?

[@Wilson_Racing]

They need to make "dog bones" for the small block engines. They would sell like hotcakes lol

[@TOMMY-WANT-WINGY]

This video captures fun of being a kid in all of us. Thank you!

[@coreyjamesjernigan9751]

"hey come on now" don't talk about governor s like that! With red beard got love for governors haha

[@samturner8238]

😆

[@fasfzr1]

This channel has NEVER got the respect it deserves!!!!

[@nybergsgarage]

Neither does trump.

[@lawnmowerman4040]

I did this years ago the rear bolts fit and the front only needed a 1” square tubing added to fit, no need in a charging system just add a solar panel from harbor freight $13 to the front and your battery will stay charged. The exhaust is the problem you have to weld it and make it fit as for the engine running it doesn’t i pull my 3000 pound boat around with mine it’s a beast

[@jerrymoore1967]

Yeah, I'd like to see the air bag install too.

[@richardfowler3254]

I have one of these that is 39 years old and I want to do this to mine. Thanks for the build video, it is has given me so ideas and links to check out....

[@chrisschibik376]

Still waiting on an update on the high output charging system

[@ghomerhust]

one of the more entertaining test drives in a while haha

[@jesusadventurervargaspropu4510]

I feel like the engine might run hotter since it's in house covered from open wind. Nice and looks fun build

[@ki4uaa]

I want to put the V twin in my G2. Wonder it will fit

[@BikeCarpenter]

What primary clutch is that?

[@fonziefrank6325]

That golf cart is Bad Ass, and it Sounds Good!

[@zm7089]

I did this a couple years ago kept breaking the choke lever for vibration or bumps. Bought a Mikuni carb definitely worth the money

[@Jetboat73]

Did it to mine but having shifting issues in the transaxle as the rpm at idle keeps the primary engaged. Good job onner boys

[@robotafflicition]

Is there a second video for this golf cart? I have an old Yamaha golf cart collecting dust and if I can put one of those new predator motors in it man it’d be badass.

[@stephencarden9158]

There are a couple of issues you didn`t discuss. What did you use for a fuel tank and the engine doesn`t have vacuum for a fuel pump. I installed the same engine used the stock tank with a electric fuel pump. I also purchased a bushing to use the factory pulley on the engine so I was able to mount the generator starter in front of the engine to crank it with the foot pedal and charge the battery.

[@bruceshepard1136]

Hey buddy iam doing the same swap do you have any part numbers or pictures of your project like the bushing,fuel pump,pulley thank you

[@billycolwell4263]

I used the pipe in the valve cover for vacuum fuel pump just put an inline fuel filter to deal with any oil residue been working for 3 years so far.

[@traedrose7963]

Maybe my favorite video from you guys to date! Get it done and having fun. I needed that.

[@jasonrobinson9242]

Nice i just got a six wheel gator john deer. Blow motor but came with a new predator motor.

[@jerrymoore1967]

I wish you would do a 670 swap on a older gas Ez-GO cart. I have one that came with a small 2 stroke engine that lacks power.

[@austindoud273]

Then do it

[@daynthelifediy]

Would like you guys to do an installation of one of the vegas carts kits but a little more indepth. Great content though. Hilarious!!!

[@bobbyschram2206]

Heck yea I miss the longer videos

[@Reubenangus551]

I've always wanted to get a go kart and engine swap it. If I ever get a decent amount of money I'll be doing this

[@toff5812]

excellent for going hunting or taking tools when you're broken down on the property stuff of this kind

[@richardfowler3254]

How is the engine getting gasoline ? I saw that you removed the original Yamaha fuel tank and took the engine fuel tank...

[@Goatman31]

Man’s got a great taste in tools

[@sharptoothtrex4486]

Try adding ignition including key ignition for the lawnmower engine powered golf cart making this a basic like mini car.

[@jesusadventurervargaspropu4510]

Perfect candidate for the filter/oil cooler upgrade.

[@Sube-Tube]

I have a few spare carts in the woods and want to 420 swap them for as cheap as possible

[@jeremysanchez4738]

that m12 stubby tho things is a beast

[@cap12206]

Dang, these two seem like a lot of fun!

[@michaelmooney3890]

You and guys are so funny when you get going on a test ride we need more of this have fun guys great trail by the way

[@williamfelts7530]

Red beard how do you fit the air cleaner on the adapter there is no room on my golf cart did not see how. You made it fit any help would be appretiated

[@Grizzlyowner89]

Im putting a honda gx620 v-twin off a generator in my 96 club car ds

[@ethanshort5761]

Glad to see I’m not the only one with a red toy, I mean tool!.... problem lol

[@bensgaming1771]

same ive got 3 hondas and my dads got a honda and i have a red gokart lol

[@TandDcajunhideawayintheswamps]

I have a 1987 Yamaha it had a motor but they put a Honda engine on it but they didn’t hook cables up to the trash mission can you make a video to show me how to hook up the transmission for reverse it’s there but not hooked up and don’t understand maybe it’s broken like your video👍

[@scootersonlyrepair6773]

I just got a free cart with a 420 but the ignition wires were cut so this shows me where they go and I have not been able to find anything about it anywhere so thanks

[@williamfelts7530]

Use a John deer 5 pin generic ignition switch it works

[@williamfelts7530]

Scooters

[@calebtaylor5154]

Can you put a gas engine in a electronic golf kart CAN YOU TELL ME THANKS

[@timmyobert4375]

You'd have to get a gas rear-end and make engine mounts and a swing arm

[@calebtaylor5154]

@@timmyobert4375 ok got it

[@bought2build]

Do you do engine swaps for customers? I just found youre KZbin channel and have been sitting here half the night watching youre videos lol I have a super clean older lifted EZ go that I would love to add a rear locker and add some more power to if you do customer work I’d love to send it down!!!

[@robertfearns6008]

Any chance to do a Yamaha speed cart. I had one in 6th grade my buddy had a mccollach kart

[@dgmenace73]

Thanks for your video. I have an older model 3-wheel EZ-GO cart and want to convert to gasoline. I have an electric start 11hp horizontal thats in a bad generator. I purchased the cart to pull trash can to end of my 3/4 mile driveway and possibly cruise the neighborhood. If you have an suggestions on putting that engine on the cart I would appreciate anything you can add. I just can't afford six 6v batteries. I did think about put 3 deep cycle batteries in it. I have two 12v 75ah batteries now. Again, any suggestions would be appreciated and I enjoy your videos! Keep them going!

[@6-Iron]

There’s a lot of custom fabrication required for these engine swaps. Installing an LS in a Jeep wasn’t this much work.

[@mrfixit7743]

Hey Red Beard! I did the same exact swap....and im only getting 21mph? Everyone is claiming 35! Suggestions?

[@18wheeler77]

Dang, just like the seen on Star Wars going through the forest with the speedsters!

[@ScottywoddieDo]

I would like to know why you didn't show how you hooked up the starter and the foot speed pedal for reverse and forward can you do a video on that?

[@jasonshealy3452]

Have you ever swapped out a motor on a Bulldog? American sports works?

[@nalong55]

Love your videos, keep up the good work! Also do you know if the Duromax XP7HPE has a charging system in place since its electric start?

[@swink49]

I just did the same thing but didn’t buy that $200 plate and spend hundreds s of more dollars when you can make it your self. I also put the starter generator back on

[@bradfordbowman8203]

I've got a G14 that I'm putting a 18hp Duromax on and I can't wait!

[@latifpkychannel2043]

Amazing my friend

[@tjd2326]

Really quiet? Not my first choice for quiet. Maybe a stock motorcycle muffler

[@notimegarage8632]

Would love to see a Yamaha 350cc warrior/big bear motor (comes stock with reverse), in one of your custom buggies

[@bryaneverett5052]

I've done that...used the whole drivetrain & front / rear suspension as well. It'll climb anything and do 55 if I want it to. Built it a few years ago and still ripping it. I've got a few vids of it uploaded if you wanna check it out.

[@DREAD69XI]

I know this is an old video and probably not where to try to contact you but I have a 1995 ez go textron that someone put a generac generator motor on. He drove it a mile and a half into town and a mile and a half back to me seemingly to show me it was functional I gave him 300 bucks for it because even if it died the frame and everything was worth it. I drove a block and a half down the road and it locked up on me I realized it was completely out of oil.. I really want to put it back to stock but I'm going to be looking a lot of you guys' internet resources and reaching out to different communities to try to restore it (I kid you not this guy fashioned a suicide shifter and all it's pretty neat for a piece of crap)

[@mikeoneil2281]

ya gotta love test drives

[@jasonmarkall211]

I have a g2 cart. I thought I needed to add a reverse setup to change the motor. After watching it is my understanding that the F/R lever controls the rear-end and not the rotation of the starter.(RIGHT?) So I can put any motor in this Honda GX390 with no effect on the reverse ?

[@timmyobert4375]

The rear end controls forward and reverse

[@chriswhelan1241]

How did you run throttle cable, and all the electrical? Did you use a fuel pump? You put it in mocked an exhaust then it was running.

[@joemontgomery9420]

what kind of reverse box you running

[@ramboramey3223]

Awesome video haha! Nice land too! Where yall live at?

[@louiscolejr3940]

Can you put on a Honda 11 horsepower on a golf cart club car

[@thomasc.pellicer1879]

How was you getting the reverse gear to work ? I put the same motor in my g2 and lost Reverse . And what is the drive belt part number ?

[@frostbite1991]

reverse is switched at the transaxle on G2's. Sounds like you had a G1 that ran the engine backwards to achieve reverse.

[@tailsdblack463]

13:08 you just made me depressed to know my garage aint all shiny and clean. Mines just rusty and cluttered. :(

[@levismith3498]

Hey I twisted my whole rear end because of the torque should I use torsion bars or make a swing arm?

[@projectxt1382]

Hey. Do you think a disk clutch or a centrifugal clutch would still work good and engage when submerged in water and mud. I have a mud mower project going and I’m trying to stay away from belt to completely eliminate slippage issues

[@adamssmallengines]

Make a waterproof case around the centrifugal clutch

[@Ohiocountryboy-se2cn]

Only milwaukee tool i have is the m18 high torque 1/2 impact.

[@rickweaver1628]

Hey Redbeard I was wondering can you do the same swap from Harbor Freight with a 459cc motor into a G2 Yamaha cart

[@BradVentureAZ]

Hey man, I just picked up a couple golf carts with the Kawasaki FE series engines, and I was wondering if you have ever messed around with them ?! Thanks, Brad

[@samturner8238]

I wish I could hang out with y'all

[@tapaspal2000]

Forklift Nations’s amazing custom build Yamaha Golf cart powered with BigBattery Eagle Lithium Ion Phosphate batteries replaced 496 lbs. Trojan T105 for only 38 lbs. per battery. Powers 4x of powered performance, 4x in total in range, drop and replacement of GC2 lead acid no special mounting bracket and 10 year full warranty. #batteries #golfcart #lithiumbattery #BigBattery

[@scottmoodysr9449]

Hey brother I just wanted to tell you that I think you're great and I'm currently looking to get a small shop going in my hood and was hoping you could give me an idea of what ill need to start other than the normal wrenches and stuff. I'm getting a mig welder. What else do you recommend on a truck drivers salary 🤔 🙄

[@gervaisfillion9417]

well,i need the air filter and the adapter you installed! where did you baught them? i need this for my tiller here .thanks gervais.

[@mitchweber7868]

" sittin sideways" " boys in the day"🤣🤣🤣❤️❤️

[@RATTL3R186]

Ole boy could have pressure washed that rusty crusty old cart for ya since you were gonna be digging into it. And this thang needed you hopping up that engine.

[@williambroome5204]

Nothin better than a yam a hamma

[@azstyles69]

Will the kit work on cart that was battery operated

[@brodybommersbach4452]

I don't know if its just me but what ever happened to the 670 rock crawler

[@Trains_n_stuff08]

How did you give it the capability to go in reverse

[@southerndualsport3827]

PLEASE HELP, I HAVE THIS SAME SETUP BUT HIW DO I MAKE IT GO IN REVERSE?? IS IT IN THE REAR AXLE??

[@marte1a256]

2:48 these 2 nuts! 🤣🤣🤣 gottem

[@mikenonameneeded3485]

Red beard, i just installed a 420cc DuroMax engine in a cushman 800x. I want to use the OEM fuel tank to the cart but is needs a pulse line to operate the fuel pump. What do you suggest I use? Should I put a low volume electric fuel pump or try to put a vacuum adapter on the carb? Thanks!

[@gradyg369]

I have a Yamaha g1 from the 70s with a v twin 18hp

[@robertfearns6008]

Mine came to a twisted end pulling a skateboard with a stuck throttle

[@tmcswain83]

Anyone know where he got the headlights?

[@billhash8296]

Now if I can just found me a old body and put this motor in and realize how expensive golf carts are crazy

[@SportbikerNZ]

Can't help wishing it was de-governed for max danger, but the customer is prob wise wanting to keep the tip over potential down.

[@jessehall3088]

Stay tuned......

[@theoldfartschannel3692]

I went for max danger. Kept the stock height and 18"rear tire diameter. Recently changed to 19" on the front. 5:3 offset rims with 3" wheel spacers for stability. I live on Clack Mountain in Northeastern Kentucky. Haven't even come close to tipping it. kzbin.info/www/bejne/p6PXk4yKadR8r7s

[@Ditchpicklegaming1120]

How did you keep reverse with that motor?

[@cartsquads47]

What Motocycle muffler did you show toward the beginning? I'm looking for something to quiet down the Predator 212 on my golf cart.

[@AutodidactEngineer]

*Can you do an oil cooling loop for the predator 420cc!????*

[@stonedsurvival4203]

Hey red beard I got a question for you guys we are doing a project on our golf cart we lit a 212 predator one Yamaha g2 golf cart are top speed was 15 we want it to go faster like 45 mph

[@blazingmk4802]

Whats up red beards garage

[@shawnkapsch4384]

I’m wondering if you can find out what headlights are on there? I’m curious if it’s for a ezgo or a club ds. Do you think you could ask the guy please?

[@Kratos19895]

A bunch of big kids having fun 😂

[@RedBeardsGarage]

Yessir!

[@JoshMcCarty-v5k]

can you run the 780 clutch with a 40 series driven pulley

[@justnature1900]

How much does someone charge to slap a new engine like that on I have the G1 and already have the new engine

[@evolutionman7386]

Dude I just put a 6.5hp with gopowersports torque converter into my dads g2. Ran chain back to a 24 tooth sprocket its not fast at all but it lifts the front tires when ya goose it. Got lift kit, 10" wheels and mud tires on it. Goes everywhere we want to.