Convert Melex 212 to smaller size

tvn

Hello, I brought a Melex 212 for $150, and thinking to convert it to a smaller size for back yard utility. The standard size is about 4f x 6.5f, I would like to convert it to around 3f x 5f. Sounds crazy, but I thought it seem not too hard to do. The cart and its electric motor is still running, but no batteries. The frame and suspension are good, and could be re-used in my "crazy" conversion idea.

The most concern to me now is to shorten the rear axle. One of the option that I thought is to cut the axle housing and short it, this seem fair to do. Next is to cut the axle shaft and re-spline. This is where I need help.

The EZ-GO cart TXT has a rear axle shaft one short and one long. The short one is about 17 inch long, will the EZ-GO cart TXT axle shaft fit on Melex 212 rear differential gear box?

I would appreciate any advice and information for the conversion.

Thanks,

tv

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scottyb

It's not an impossible idea but it's one that will present many challenges... for instance how are you going to configure the batteries in the cart if you take a ft off of the side and end?

Simple answer to your first problem is take a ft out of the middle of the long axle and shaft housing.... no re-splining needed.

tvn

Hello Scottyb,

For backyard used, I figured that I don't need golf cart batteries. I can use car batteries. Car batteries medium rated at 220A/hrs at 12V, that is 2600watts. The Melex 212 motor rating 36V at 57A, that is 2052Watts, over 2 horse power. I will have room for 3 car batteries.

For the axle shaft, I am not fully understand your suggestion. Could you please type in more info?

Thanks,

tvn