older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor

Dennisneri · 08-22-2013, 05:43 AM

We have a 36 volt with some rear end issues someone gave us a donor cart but it is a 48 volt and the rear end is set up opposite of our 36 volt so the question is how hard is it to make the 48 volt drive system work on our 36 volt cart mounting is not an issue it is the electrics we are worried about? Time money etc. will the 48 volt drive run on our 36 volt system?
can the 48 volt motor be converted to 36 volt sorry for all the questions we are very new to the electric cart game. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Our 36 volt cart is a 1999 not sure about the donor cart

Sir Nuke · 08-22-2013, 06:10 AM

one thing you would need to know for starters is the specific drive system of each. Are both Series motors? Sepex motors? for starters, they both have to be the same type of motor. BUT you can't use a 48v motor in a 36v application.....you can however use a 36v motor in a 48v application.

scottyb · 08-22-2013, 06:55 AM

This will not work well unless you can get a 36v motor for your new rear end. A 48v motor run on 36v can't get out of it's way on flat ground....

Dennisneri · 08-22-2013, 11:41 AM

not sure what to do now Dang

yurtle · 08-22-2013, 12:12 PM

If it's a series motor, I have a 36 volt motor with good brushes and a new bearing. PM if interested. Mine came from a 1998 TXT controller cart.

yurtle · 08-22-2013, 12:14 PM

Links:

Owner's, Parts, and Service Manuals:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...g-manuals.html

Dana Axle:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...5-28148g01.pdf

Golf Cart Serial Number Lookup:
http://www.shopezgo.com/customer-ser...ialNumber.html

Controller/Motor Type:
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...go-guide-2.jpg

yurtle · 08-22-2013, 12:20 PM

Someone else will have to comment on whether the 36 volt motor will fit your 48 volt rear end. I didn't realize they were "opposite", like you said above.

Sir Nuke · 08-22-2013, 12:31 PM

IF the bolt pattern/size of the motor fit are the same, AND the spline for the input are the same....it might work.

But it begs a different question. if you have the donor cart, and its got the motor/rear end, AND all the electronics as you stated in the OP. Why not just put the rear end with the 48v motor AND all of the electronics into your current cart? it would just be like doing a complete system upgrade. of course you would need the new batteries and charger too. but then again, you are just needing a new/used rear end.

yurtle · 08-22-2013, 01:07 PM

Did the "donor" give you, or still have the 48 volt charger?

yurtle · 08-22-2013, 01:15 PM

Or, can you just swap the rear-end, and keep your 36 volt motor? Cable lengths might be a problem, if the motor's on the opposite side.

08-22-2013, 05:43 AM	#1
Dennisneri Gone Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendelton NY ( F cuomo) Posts: 923	older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor We have a 36 volt with some rear end issues someone gave us a donor cart but it is a 48 volt and the rear end is set up opposite of our 36 volt so the question is how hard is it to make the 48 volt drive system work on our 36 volt cart mounting is not an issue it is the electrics we are worried about? Time money etc. will the 48 volt drive run on our 36 volt system? can the 48 volt motor be converted to 36 volt sorry for all the questions we are very new to the electric cart game. Any suggestions would be appreciated. Our 36 volt cart is a 1999 not sure about the donor cart

08-22-2013, 06:10 AM	#2
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,976	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor one thing you would need to know for starters is the specific drive system of each. Are both Series motors? Sepex motors? for starters, they both have to be the same type of motor. BUT you can't use a 48v motor in a 36v application.....you can however use a 36v motor in a 48v application.

08-22-2013, 06:55 AM	#3
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,406	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor This will not work well unless you can get a 36v motor for your new rear end. A 48v motor run on 36v can't get out of it's way on flat ground....

08-22-2013, 11:41 AM	#4
Dennisneri Gone Wild Join Date: May 2013 Location: Pendelton NY ( F cuomo) Posts: 923	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor not sure what to do now Dang

08-22-2013, 12:12 PM	#5
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor If it's a series motor, I have a 36 volt motor with good brushes and a new bearing. PM if interested. Mine came from a 1998 TXT controller cart.

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08-22-2013, 12:14 PM	#6
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor Links: Owner's, Parts, and Service Manuals: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...g-manuals.html Dana Axle: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...5-28148g01.pdf Golf Cart Serial Number Lookup: http://www.shopezgo.com/customer-ser...ialNumber.html Controller/Motor Type: http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/attac...go-guide-2.jpg

08-22-2013, 12:20 PM	#7
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor Someone else will have to comment on whether the 36 volt motor will fit your 48 volt rear end. I didn't realize they were "opposite", like you said above.

08-22-2013, 12:31 PM	#8
Sir Nuke Master of All Things Join Date: May 2013 Location: West Columbia, Texas Posts: 17,976	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor IF the bolt pattern/size of the motor fit are the same, AND the spline for the input are the same....it might work. But it begs a different question. if you have the donor cart, and its got the motor/rear end, AND all the electronics as you stated in the OP. Why not just put the rear end with the 48v motor AND all of the electronics into your current cart? it would just be like doing a complete system upgrade. of course you would need the new batteries and charger too. but then again, you are just needing a new/used rear end.

08-22-2013, 01:07 PM	#9
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor Did the "donor" give you, or still have the 48 volt charger?

08-22-2013, 01:15 PM	#10
yurtle Gone Mad Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Buford, GA Posts: 8,988	Re: older 36 volt rear end issues have a 48volt donor Or, can you just swap the rear-end, and keep your 36 volt motor? Cable lengths might be a problem, if the motor's on the opposite side.

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