When removing this motor should i---

bsa_bob

Disconnect all the wires from the motor? . Is this common practice, be a bummer to drop that-- motor in any way at all! And mess up something else .But will do it how you fellows do it? thanks for quick look bob s

ps i am installing this "centering kit" myself at this point.

BGW

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teecro

1) Put cart run/tow switch in tow position.
2) Disconnect the Neg cable from your battery pack.
3) Make a diagram, take a picture etc of exactly how your motor is hooked up.
4) Remove bolts holding motor. I think mine had 3 of them?
5) Cautiously remove motor; it should slide without real issue as it is splined and should have some grease on the splines. Yes it is heavy but it's not that heavy....

bsa_bob

This motor isn't going to come out in 2 pieces is it/ armature falling out possibly? I mean it is in one piece .......during. and after removal???? some armatures ..(other electric armatures will occasinally) fall out of their housings? thank you Teecro bob s

klanel

Just don't do what I did. After repeated drops of the axle to get the armature off I slammed it down and busted the differential in several places. $600+ later, I have a Bandit and new(used) rearend complete.

tag50

This might be one time when it's better to take the rearend to the cart shop and tell them to call you when it's done.

Let's face it. This cart has been the poster child for Murphy's Law.

I'm sure you've farmed out some of the work on your cars also.

Good luck on whatever you do.


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klanel

Yes, started out good with a net zero after selling the 36v charger that came with it. But there have been some unplanned issues (most related to the motor being stuck) and I got the one that had a armature that would not come off. Oh well,... it's getting there.

bsa_bob

How did you bust up the rear end; taking the motor out?? Mines just held in by 4 bolts into the cast gear housing. i'm not touching the axel at all ..........................................am i? Mines electric
Were you hammering on the aluminum case??

bsa_bob

Thinking as you say. might just have to do that. call and see when they want to do this tuesday But ya know i never was one to give up on a problem .but at this point murphys law might be right. sooner or later you get it all fixed. then its great and you (i}didit.-----------big whoop! aay this was my fault on this woe.only farmed out paint and interiors . found out that was whole different ball game.but did accomplish great paint a time or to. even the interiors came out decent. to tired to do all that now.24 hotrods 5 of them for other guys.

joesam

To understand issues with motor removal - CLICK ON THIS LINK

Sometimes motors can be wiggled and jiggled free (Caution - the motors are HEAVY) but more often than not - the main shaft splines are stuck or rusted in place and need "skilled removal" as described above.

carguy

When removing the electrical connections on the motor, use two wrenches;
one on top of the cable end, and a wrench right under the cable end (the lug at the end of the wire, that connects to the motor). If you don't, you run the risk of spinning the connection inside the motor & breaking the wiring inside the motor.

Put the cart in tow, disconnect negative battery wire first!