Don't know what to do.

alltexun · 03-07-2010, 08:42 AM

I have a 2003 ezgo st. the problem i have is that i have a sound system in it along with 2 extra batteries. i primarily use it at bike rallies, so the stop and go of the parade routes really drain the batteries. i was wondering if i put a briggs 18hp with a 16amp alt, would that be enough to keep my batteries charged. Thanks for your time

essness · 03-07-2010, 09:00 AM

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Originally Posted by alltexun

I have a 2003 ezgo st. the problem i have is that i have a sound system in it along with 2 extra batteries. i primarily use it at bike rallies, so the stop and go of the parade routes really drain the batteries. i was wondering if i put a briggs 18hp with a 16amp alt, would that be enough to keep my batteries charged. Thanks for your time

Is it a key start or pedal start? If you could idle the engine to keep it charging, I would think that would solve your problem?

alltexun · 03-07-2010, 12:51 PM

it is a pedal start, is there any way to make it a key start? it is a standard ezgo engine. thanks.

essness · 03-07-2010, 01:16 PM

There is a kit that you can buy that will allow your cart to idle. Check with Tom at CPP tomorrow. I think he sells the kit?
http://www.cartpartsplus.com/

Good luck

sanddragbronco · 03-11-2010, 02:14 PM

Might be a pain in the a** but I have 2 batteries on mine with a relay. One feeds the cart the other feeds the stereo and lights ect.. This way I can only drain down the accessory battery and the cart still starts. when you start the cart it will then charge both batteries. WORKS AWESOME

This cart is at the cottage and I can't remember exactly how we did it but I think it was pretty easy to set up- buddy of mine helped me with it. I believe the relay was a standard Ford relay and went between the alt and the accessory battery and involved switching things up a little. Or course you need to sneak in another battery

alltexun · 03-13-2010, 04:41 PM

I already have 3 batts on. i am running two amps plus i have a relay. i spoke with the guy from cpp and he said that the stop and go, stop and go really drains the batts. so i bought the bypass and the stiffer spring.

essness · 03-13-2010, 05:30 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by alltexun

I already have 3 batts on. i am running two amps plus i have a relay. i spoke with the guy from cpp and he said that the stop and go, stop and go really drains the batts. so i bought the bypass and the stiffer spring.

Good move alltexun

I'm betting this will take care of it.

03-07-2010, 08:42 AM	#1
alltexun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	Don't know what to do. I have a 2003 ezgo st. the problem i have is that i have a sound system in it along with 2 extra batteries. i primarily use it at bike rallies, so the stop and go of the parade routes really drain the batteries. i was wondering if i put a briggs 18hp with a 16amp alt, would that be enough to keep my batteries charged. Thanks for your time
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03-07-2010, 12:51 PM	#3
alltexun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Don't know what to do. it is a pedal start, is there any way to make it a key start? it is a standard ezgo engine. thanks.
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03-07-2010, 01:16 PM	#4
essness Not your usual outlaw Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 20,054	Re: Don't know what to do. There is a kit that you can buy that will allow your cart to idle. Check with Tom at CPP tomorrow. I think he sells the kit? http://www.cartpartsplus.com/ Good luck

03-11-2010, 02:14 PM	#5
sanddragbronco Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Michigan Posts: 58	Re: Don't know what to do. Might be a pain in the a** but I have 2 batteries on mine with a relay. One feeds the cart the other feeds the stereo and lights ect.. This way I can only drain down the accessory battery and the cart still starts. when you start the cart it will then charge both batteries. WORKS AWESOME This cart is at the cottage and I can't remember exactly how we did it but I think it was pretty easy to set up- buddy of mine helped me with it. I believe the relay was a standard Ford relay and went between the alt and the accessory battery and involved switching things up a little. Or course you need to sneak in another battery

03-13-2010, 04:41 PM	#6
alltexun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3	Re: Don't know what to do. I already have 3 batts on. i am running two amps plus i have a relay. i spoke with the guy from cpp and he said that the stop and go, stop and go really drains the batts. so i bought the bypass and the stiffer spring.
alltexun Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 3

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