Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start?

rueggm2 · 12-16-2018, 08:12 PM

Putting a brand new 20 hp Vanguard in my 05 DS I found on craigslist for $500 bucks.

Debating whether to keep it pedal start. What are the pros and Cons keeping it pedal start? Interested in everyone's thoughts.

leschilli67 · 12-16-2018, 08:18 PM

I did my first mod build last year with the VC 625, my first experience with a key start. I love it being in my modified cart, I would say don’t do a pedal start, go with a key start on that big boy. My two cents worth..

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rueggm2 · 12-16-2018, 08:38 PM

Thanks. This is my first build as well. Wasn't going to do the engine swap yet but couldn't pass up 500 buck for a new vanguard.

I just like the pedal start feature as I will be driving it around the neighborhood and back and forth to our pool. Having a key start seems pretty nice though.

Decisions Decisions

dundeebarnbuggy · 12-16-2018, 08:49 PM

The big question is are you gonna run your cart in cold weather, seeing your location.

Shepard · 12-16-2018, 11:19 PM

I'm not sure how you'd do a pedal start on a engine that doesn't use a starter/generator.

Dave in VA · 12-17-2018, 08:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shepard

I'm not sure how you'd do a pedal start on a engine that doesn't use a starter/generator.

I guess you'd have to retain the cart s/g, like with a clone. I think Tom G1-G9 had a pedal start Vanguard.

TheNewGuy · 12-17-2018, 10:27 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave in VA

I guess you'd have to retain the cart s/g, like with a clone. I think Tom G1-G9 had a pedal start Vanguard.

A few guys have done the pedal start, just can't remember who...getting old!

rueggm2 · 12-17-2018, 11:35 PM

Dundee

Will be run in it in the cold. Gonna bag the pedal start idea. One of the guys from Vegas carts didn’t think the starter generator would be able to turn over the motor.

I am sure it could be done. Would just need to find a way to mount it.

Thanks for the feedback.

meimk · 12-18-2018, 07:47 AM

I've done pedal start with VC420's & stock Predator 420's. Starter torque has never been a problem. Not sure how much difference it would be with the Vanguard.

chevydmax6 · 12-18-2018, 04:22 PM

U will like the key start after u do it plus it will be a lot easier to wire and hook it all up for key start
Plus u will find that in a club car there is not much extra room in there once u get the motor in

12-16-2018, 08:12 PM	#1
rueggm2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Pa Posts: 34	Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? Putting a brand new 20 hp Vanguard in my 05 DS I found on craigslist for $500 bucks. Debating whether to keep it pedal start. What are the pros and Cons keeping it pedal start? Interested in everyone's thoughts.

12-16-2018, 08:18 PM	#2
leschilli67 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 134	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? I did my first mod build last year with the VC 625, my first experience with a key start. I love it being in my modified cart, I would say don’t do a pedal start, go with a key start on that big boy. My two cents worth.. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
leschilli67 Getting Wild Join Date: Apr 2017 Posts: 134

12-16-2018, 08:38 PM	#3
rueggm2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Pa Posts: 34	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? Thanks. This is my first build as well. Wasn't going to do the engine swap yet but couldn't pass up 500 buck for a new vanguard. I just like the pedal start feature as I will be driving it around the neighborhood and back and forth to our pool. Having a key start seems pretty nice though. Decisions Decisions

12-16-2018, 08:49 PM	#4
dundeebarnbuggy Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Dundee quebec Posts: 3,190	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? The big question is are you gonna run your cart in cold weather, seeing your location.

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Shepard Crazy Ole Man Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Owego NY Posts: 2,758	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? I'm not sure how you'd do a pedal start on a engine that doesn't use a starter/generator.

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12-17-2018, 11:35 PM	#8
rueggm2 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Nov 2018 Location: Pa Posts: 34	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? Dundee Will be run in it in the cold. Gonna bag the pedal start idea. One of the guys from Vegas carts didn’t think the starter generator would be able to turn over the motor. I am sure it could be done. Would just need to find a way to mount it. Thanks for the feedback.

12-18-2018, 07:47 AM	#9
meimk Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Northern Indiana Posts: 2,827	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? I've done pedal start with VC420's & stock Predator 420's. Starter torque has never been a problem. Not sure how much difference it would be with the Vanguard.

12-18-2018, 04:22 PM	#10
chevydmax6 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Medina ohio Posts: 914	Re: Vanguard 20 hp. Keep it pedal start? U will like the key start after u do it plus it will be a lot easier to wire and hook it all up for key start Plus u will find that in a club car there is not much extra room in there once u get the motor in

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