36v to 48v

ltmoeller · 10-28-2007, 08:39 PM

My friend ask if I could upgrade this for him. 2002 36v v-glide. 6-8volt batts, 48 v solenoid heavy duty f/r switch, leave the 36v motor in. If I use a aftermarket 48v charger I think I don't have to change any harness wiring or need a obc since the charger will have the timer in it. And change the charger recptical. I think it will run pretty well speed wise leaving the original motor in.
Am I missing any thing and what are someones thoughts on this. The only reason he wants to do this is it needs new batts and I can get aftermarket chargers cheap. I am wondering though about the f/r switch. The 36v has only one micro and 48v's have three.
Tom

roady89 · 10-28-2007, 10:19 PM

It should be a straight forward swap. You will defiately need to remove the OBC and get the automatic charger. I dont think you will need to modify the micros but I can't say for sure because I usually wire carts the way I want them.

ltmoeller · 10-28-2007, 11:08 PM

This is a 36 series cart so there is no obc. I get those chargers from lvs sales. I'm thinking this upgrade will work with the single micro on the f and r switch. I see alot of talk on different forums but have yet to get a recipe on exactly everything is needed.
Thanks for your quick reply.
Tom

roady89 · 10-28-2007, 11:15 PM

Aah... you mentioned OBC in your first post so I assumed. Anyways...yea a single micro will work great. I do the same to mine becuase it leaves less to troubleshoot if something goes wrong. I have never tried an LVS charger...some say they work great.

phasetim · 10-29-2007, 01:11 AM

The 48v cars typically have three micro switches, 1 for activation, 1 for reverse buzzer, 1 for half speed on reverse.

A 36v car only uses 1 micro; for activation. The reverse half speed is done in the f/r switch, as is the buzzer.

So if all you are swapping is batts, and solenoid, you're good. In future if you need to replace f/r switch, stick with the 36v one. It's more than capable of handling the 48v, and it different than the normal 48v one.

ltmoeller · 10-29-2007, 09:01 PM

Thanks guys This will work out good.As far as the lvs charger,I have had good luck with it on 48v cars bypassing the obc.It leaves you with a automatic charger and not having to replace the obc.
Tom

10-28-2007, 08:39 PM	#1
ltmoeller Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sebring,Florida Posts: 22	36v to 48v My friend ask if I could upgrade this for him. 2002 36v v-glide. 6-8volt batts, 48 v solenoid heavy duty f/r switch, leave the 36v motor in. If I use a aftermarket 48v charger I think I don't have to change any harness wiring or need a obc since the charger will have the timer in it. And change the charger recptical. I think it will run pretty well speed wise leaving the original motor in. Am I missing any thing and what are someones thoughts on this. The only reason he wants to do this is it needs new batts and I can get aftermarket chargers cheap. I am wondering though about the f/r switch. The 36v has only one micro and 48v's have three. Tom

10-28-2007, 10:19 PM	#2
roady89 GhEtTo PrAnKsTeR Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kaufman, Texas Posts: 3,018	Re: 36v to 48v It should be a straight forward swap. You will defiately need to remove the OBC and get the automatic charger. I dont think you will need to modify the micros but I can't say for sure because I usually wire carts the way I want them.
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10-28-2007, 11:08 PM	#3
ltmoeller Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sebring,Florida Posts: 22	Re: 36v to 48v This is a 36 series cart so there is no obc. I get those chargers from lvs sales. I'm thinking this upgrade will work with the single micro on the f and r switch. I see alot of talk on different forums but have yet to get a recipe on exactly everything is needed. Thanks for your quick reply. Tom

10-28-2007, 11:15 PM	#4
roady89 GhEtTo PrAnKsTeR Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kaufman, Texas Posts: 3,018	Re: 36v to 48v Aah... you mentioned OBC in your first post so I assumed. Anyways...yea a single micro will work great. I do the same to mine becuase it leaves less to troubleshoot if something goes wrong. I have never tried an LVS charger...some say they work great.
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10-29-2007, 01:11 AM	#5
phasetim Just me. . Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Pensacola, FL Posts: 942	Re: 36v to 48v The 48v cars typically have three micro switches, 1 for activation, 1 for reverse buzzer, 1 for half speed on reverse. A 36v car only uses 1 micro; for activation. The reverse half speed is done in the f/r switch, as is the buzzer. So if all you are swapping is batts, and solenoid, you're good. In future if you need to replace f/r switch, stick with the 36v one. It's more than capable of handling the 48v, and it different than the normal 48v one.

10-29-2007, 09:01 PM	#6
ltmoeller Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Sebring,Florida Posts: 22	Re: 36v to 48v Thanks guys This will work out good.As far as the lvs charger,I have had good luck with it on 48v cars bypassing the obc.It leaves you with a automatic charger and not having to replace the obc. Tom

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