How can I tell if this free cart is worth rebuilding?

tjamaco · 12-29-2018, 12:15 AM

I recently acquired a 2006 DS 48v cart. It is well used. Has no batteries. Some of the battery cable leads are corroded off but the rest of the cart seems intact.

How can I tell if the motor is any good? And what other parts should I check before deciding if the cart is worth my time and money to rehab?

Just looking for some general guidance.

Thank you.

NoleFan4Ever · 12-29-2018, 12:15 AM

How much is it???

Series or Sepex cart?

Mooncarter · 12-29-2018, 12:19 AM

If it was free. And it is a DS. And the frame is good. It is worth fixing.

tjamaco · 12-29-2018, 12:22 AM

Don't understand the question.

Mooncarter · 12-29-2018, 12:24 AM

There are 2 types of motors. Does the cart have a run/tow switch under the seat?

tjamaco · 12-29-2018, 12:25 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooncarter

If it was free. And it is a DS. And the frame is good. It is worth fixing.

The frame and all the body seem intact. It has a tilt dump bed that is okay. I understand that at one time it was the golf course superintendents cart.

tjamaco · 12-29-2018, 12:27 AM

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Originally Posted by Mooncarter

There are 2 types of motors. Does the cart have a run/tow switch under the seat?

Yes, it has a run/tow toggle switch. The fwd.rev is also a toggle.

Mooncarter · 12-29-2018, 12:28 AM

Is it a "Carryall" or a regular cart with a dump body on the back? Most regular carts don't have a "dump" body.

Mooncarter · 12-29-2018, 12:29 AM

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Originally Posted by tjamaco

Yes, it has a run/tow toggle switch. The fwd.rev is also a toggle.

You have a sepex motor.

tjamaco · 12-29-2018, 12:32 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mooncarter

Is it a "Carryall" or a regular cart with a dump body on the back? Most regular carts don't have a "dump" body.

It's a regular cart with an aftermarket dump body on the back. It will probably clean up okay. Need to repaint the frame but the alum body is okay.

12-29-2018, 12:15 AM	#1
tjamaco Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California/Tennessee Posts: 13	How can I tell if this free cart is worth rebuilding? I recently acquired a 2006 DS 48v cart. It is well used. Has no batteries. Some of the battery cable leads are corroded off but the rest of the cart seems intact. How can I tell if the motor is any good? And what other parts should I check before deciding if the cart is worth my time and money to rehab? Just looking for some general guidance. Thank you.

12-29-2018, 12:15 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: How can I tell if this free cart is worth rebuilding? How much is it??? Series or Sepex cart?

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Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,214	Re: How can I tell if this free cart is worth rebuilding? If it was free. And it is a DS. And the frame is good. It is worth fixing.

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tjamaco Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: California/Tennessee Posts: 13	Re: How can I tell if this free cart is worth rebuilding? Don't understand the question.

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