TXT48 motor swap

sigfla45 · 12-22-2018, 07:24 PM

I am wondering how much labor is involved in doing a motor swap on a TXT? The YouTube vids I have found show the entire rear body removed prior to swap. Is this necessary? Would a lift giving access from the underside make things easier? Trying to determine if it’s a DIY for me or do I just have the dealer who has a lift do it. Depending on the answer I may upgrade sooner than later.

JohnnieB · 12-22-2018, 07:36 PM

Motor is above the axle. Remove center cover and you have access to the 3 bolts the hold it to the differential

You can see it through the basket in the attached picture

sigfla45 · 12-22-2018, 07:41 PM

Doesn’t look too bad. I have a rear flip seat though. I suppose I can take some pieces off to access from above as shown. Is removal of the bag well liner a big deal? With that out it might be easier to maneuver the new motor in. I see why some motors have built in handles now.

sigfla45 · 12-22-2018, 07:42 PM

If I do it I’ll post a documentary thread

JohnnieB · 12-22-2018, 07:47 PM

The rear seat makes it harder to get to.

The motors weight 50 pounds or more.

I made a cradle out of rope and used a chain fall to lift motor out.

70oldsracer · 12-22-2018, 08:09 PM

I took off my seat and took out all the bolts from there and then just climbed under the rear of the cart and took the motor out. I have a 6" lift kit, so I didn't even need to jack it up. Very easy job and only took me a total of 10 minutes. I have a series cart, so it may be a little different.

yurtle · 12-27-2018, 03:39 PM

I think I jacked mine up and used straps, supported by 2X4s to support it while I lowered it down. I'm almost certain I decided that was overkill, and just lifted my replacement one.

SHRINER · 12-28-2018, 02:53 AM

I took the whole rear axle out, 4 bolts and two nuts and it rolls right out (oh and disconnect the motor)

12-22-2018, 07:24 PM	#1
sigfla45 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 228	TXT48 motor swap I am wondering how much labor is involved in doing a motor swap on a TXT? The YouTube vids I have found show the entire rear body removed prior to swap. Is this necessary? Would a lift giving access from the underside make things easier? Trying to determine if it’s a DIY for me or do I just have the dealer who has a lift do it. Depending on the answer I may upgrade sooner than later.
sigfla45 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 228

12-22-2018, 07:41 PM	#3
sigfla45 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 228	Re: TXT48 motor swap Doesn’t look too bad. I have a rear flip seat though. I suppose I can take some pieces off to access from above as shown. Is removal of the bag well liner a big deal? With that out it might be easier to maneuver the new motor in. I see why some motors have built in handles now.
sigfla45 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 228

12-22-2018, 07:42 PM	#4
sigfla45 Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2018 Posts: 228	Re: TXT48 motor swap If I do it I’ll post a documentary thread
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12-22-2018, 07:47 PM	#5
JohnnieB Techno-Nerd Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: West Virginia Posts: 19,654	Re: TXT48 motor swap The rear seat makes it harder to get to. The motors weight 50 pounds or more. I made a cradle out of rope and used a chain fall to lift motor out.

12-22-2018, 08:09 PM	#6
70oldsracer Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2018 Posts: 791	Re: TXT48 motor swap I took off my seat and took out all the bolts from there and then just climbed under the rear of the cart and took the motor out. I have a 6" lift kit, so I didn't even need to jack it up. Very easy job and only took me a total of 10 minutes. I have a series cart, so it may be a little different.
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12-27-2018, 03:39 PM	#7
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: TXT48 motor swap I think I jacked mine up and used straps, supported by 2X4s to support it while I lowered it down. I'm almost certain I decided that was overkill, and just lifted my replacement one.

12-28-2018, 02:53 AM	#8
SHRINER Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Chesapeake, Va. Posts: 367	Re: TXT48 motor swap I took the whole rear axle out, 4 bolts and two nuts and it rolls right out (oh and disconnect the motor)

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