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Old 09-06-2015, 12:28 PM   #1
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Well we needed something a little beefier than the Club Car for around our property, so I picked up a 2011 JD Gator 6x4 with a 3cyl diesel. Needs some work but that won't be a problem. I have new seats, need to replace 2 of the rear tires, replace cooling fan, add canopy and electric dump.
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Old 09-06-2015, 12:50 PM   #2
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Nice toy! It is in alot better shape than mine was when I got it.
You will love that thing. Congrats!
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Old 09-06-2015, 01:14 PM   #3
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Looks like a good project Joe! Are you done yet? :) just kidding!
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Old 09-06-2015, 02:09 PM   #4
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Sweet! Get a good deal on it i assume? They still have the diff locker right?
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Old 09-06-2015, 08:05 PM   #5
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Nice toy! It is in alot better shape than mine was when I got it.
You will love that thing. Congrats!
Thanks. It's a little rough around the edges but is a solid unit.
I'm sure we will love it around the farm, we use one at work all the time and it never lets us down...within reason.

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Looks like a good project Joe! Are you done yet? :) just kidding!
You know how my projects go man, slowww lol. But this should be a really quick one since i'm familiar with them to an extent. And the parts of it i'm unfamiliar with, I can get information on by just walking over to the "residential shop".
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Sweet! Get a good deal on it i assume? They still have the diff locker right?
Yea, about $1k. Not bad, especially for the diesel edition. Yes the still come with the diff lock.
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Yeah sweet deal. Im sure with the gearing those have plus diesel torque and lots of traction it should be a beast. While browsing for carts on craigslist i see the gators pop up and people want stupid amounts of $ for old beat up ones.

Is it something like a yanmar diesel or a real JD motor?
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Old 09-06-2015, 08:46 PM   #8
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Started working on it today. The customer that traded it in stated that it would over heat after about an hour. First thing I noticed was radiator fins clogged with dirt, grass, etc. There's a homemade thermostat attached to the front radiator with zip ties, instead of replacing broken sensor. I think they fried the fans and relays with their rigging.

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I thought the same thing with mine. Send 12vdc straight to the fan to see if it is still good. Mine was. I have had the fan come on several times on hot days. Stays on even after the key is off, until the temp is low enough.
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Old 09-06-2015, 09:05 PM   #10
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That's the first thing I tried, neither fan came on. Also load tested circuit, had 12v but wouldn't light the bulbs so I have more research and diagnosing to do.
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