Club Car Golf Cart Engine Parts
Engine Block
The engine block is the main structural component of the engine. It houses the cylinders, crankshaft, and other internal components. The engine block is made of cast iron or aluminum.
Cylinder Head
The cylinder head is located at the top of the engine block and forms the combustion chamber. It contains the valves and spark plugs.
Pistons
The pistons are located inside the cylinders and move up and down to compress the air/fuel mixture and create power.
Connecting Rods
The connecting rods connect the pistons to the crankshaft.
Crankshaft
The crankshaft is located at the bottom of the engine block and converts the reciprocating motion of the pistons into rotary motion.
Camshaft
The camshaft is located in the cylinder head and controls the opening and closing of the valves.
Timing Belt or Chain
The timing belt or chain synchronizes the rotation of the crankshaft and camshaft.
Oil Pump
The oil pump circulates oil throughout the engine to lubricate the moving parts.
Water Pump
The water pump circulates coolant through the engine to keep it from overheating.
Fuel Pump
The fuel pump delivers fuel from the fuel tank to the carburetor or fuel injector.
Starter Motor
The starter motor cranks the engine to start it.
Alternator
The alternator generates electricity to power the electrical components of the golf cart.
Voltage Regulator
The voltage regulator controls the output of the alternator to prevent overcharging the battery.
Battery
The battery provides power to the electrical components of the golf cart when the engine is not running.
Other Engine Parts
In addition to the main engine components listed above, there are a number of other parts that are essential for the proper operation of the engine. These parts include:
- Valve springs
- Valve guides
- Pushrods
- Lifters
- Oil filter
- Air filter
- Spark plugs
- Spark plug wires
- Distributor cap
- Distributor rotor
- Ignition coil
- Throttle body
- Fuel injector
- Exhaust manifold
- Exhaust pipe
- Muffler
