92 ezgo question

stuart29801

I just picked up this 92 model ezgo. This my first cart. I have attached some pictures looking to find what ive got. I believe it has controller but i didnt think carts this old had one. Im looking to upgrade this cart. It doesnt have much torq but will top out at a good speed but takes for ever to get there. It does have 17" car rims on it with low pro tires. Any help would be apprieciated.

Thanks
Stuart

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yurtle

You can start by reading up on what you have. The following are links from the Stickies and the last link is a good site that has lots of info on batteries, and upgrades. He's a site sponsor, and I bought nearly all of my upgrades fro him.

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

Wiring Diagrams
http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...-diagrams.html

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

http://www.buggiesgonewild.com/elect...en-system.html

Carts Unlimited:
http://www.cartsunlimited.net/

kb1sxv

That setup is the exact same setup that my 93 marathon had in it. I'd write down the wiring for referance, and pull out the batterys, wash out the battery trays with baking soda. Mine rotted out, then continued onto the frame kept going, Big job to repair it. Nice looking cart ! Pretty big wheels on it, The thing must fly when it gets up to speed.

stuart29801

It will when it gets going with a slight down slop but it just doesnt have any torq. I just bought it tonight not a big fan of wheels but my wife and kids love them. Did you do any upgrades on yours?

Sir Nuke

Hi Stuart, the fact that you have the large wheels/tires on it is the speed/torque issue, seeing as how the rest of the cart is stock. To make it last, and be more reliable, you will be needing to upgrade the entire drive system.....and possibly consider upping the voltage to 48v as well, just depends on how fast you ant to go! lol


oh and btw.....CONGRATS on your ride and Welcome to our happy little corner of the net, and to BGW. There is a BIG fridge on the back porch with anything you can think of in it...help yourself...of course only take what you can LEGALLY have. Make yourself at home on one of the big fluffy couches, kick your shoes off, put your feet up on one of the tables, yes we are allowed to do that, mom's, dad's, wives', husband's, girlfriend's and boyfriend's here don't care....and take it easy.



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Welcome!!

stuart29801

Thanks sir nuke. I would like to be able to get to about 20 22 mph with better torq. I would have to change the motor if i went to 48v correct?

yurtle

No. I ran my stock series motor, which was designed for 36 volts at 275 amps, at 48 volts and 500 amps. You just need to watch the temperature if you run it at high amps. I later swapped it out for a high speed motor.

Sir Nuke

as yurtle stated.....NOPE.....the stock motor will work fine as long as you don't juice it up to high. but for your wants (20-22 mph), you can build it to attain that with no problem with the stock motor.

I'm guessing, if you keep the same size wheels/tires on it.....but upgrade the drive system to a 500 amp controller, SD solenoid, HD F&R switch, 2 ga. cable set......and even sticking to 36v, you will be close.

stuart29801

Thanks yurtle, Im brand new to the golf cart deal and trying to learn as much as i can, would perfer to do all upgrades myself, I do elecrtical and heating and air for a living so very famaliar with wiring just not as familiar with DC.

stuart29801

Another question, I have a pretty decent amount of play in the steering, is that common with these carts?