Z06 joins Team PQ!

gornoman · 05-17-2010, 06:24 PM

Welcome to "The Lab" , let's see about getting this old Advanced DC Motor out of this '97 cart. I'm sure it hasn't been removed since the factory...

Label and remove the four cables, wrap my leather belt from my blue jeans around the thing, remove 3 bolts, and pray...

I got Sooooooo lucky with this old motor as it literally slid right off the splines and we pulled it out easily...

13 years of carbon and dirt...

After a few minutes of clean-up...

gornoman · 05-17-2010, 06:26 PM

Comparison...

Don't forget the little rubber bumper inside the shaft of the old motor. If you stick some long nose pliers down in there and feel anything other than hard steel there is a bumper and it needs to get moved forward into the new motor. Before you slide it in place, dress the splines with anti-seize compound...

Didn't use the belt for the install, the PQ handle makes it unnecessary. Please observe proper technique when attaching the power cables, 2 hands, 2 wrenches...

Final terminal dressing...

Reassembled the cart, tested forward/reverse while it was still on the stands (just enough to prove it worked, NO HIGH SPEED SPINNING WITHOUT A LOAD), lowered it down, pushed it onto the gravel driveway. Hit the go pedal and flung loose gravel from both tires all over The Lab. Didn't get that pic because by the time I got back from the test ride my wife had swept it all up, LOL!

Let's take a little ride outside the campground on a country road...

Now I will admit this is not a scientific test as the road goes uphill and downhill, but I did hit a top speed of 33.6 mph during a 4.6 mile test ride. THAT'S FLYIN'! On the flattest ground I could find my old motor pulled 20 mph, new motor pulled 24 mph. Old motor uphill, 17.1 mph, new motor 21.1mph. The torque is VERY impressive, especially the mid-range torque. I can roll up on other carts that are flat out, hit the gas, and just leave them in the dust! THIS IS A VERY STRONG MOTOR!

mikesmotortoys · 05-17-2010, 06:36 PM

Nice!!! *EDIT* Didn't see the "dirty" pictures!!7

madoc1 · 05-17-2010, 07:37 PM

that's sweet gorno. wish i could make the video work hope you don't mind my trying to emulate yours jim

smallblock450sl · 05-17-2010, 07:51 PM

You put an electric motor on a "Lab"? How would you like me to "Tazzer" you

Oh sorry, just reread the post. Cruelty to gravel is not against the law. Nice going Gorno

gornoman · 05-17-2010, 08:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mikesmotortoys

Nice!!! That motor / rear end looked VERY CLEAN, even if it was a 2007 and not a 1997

Looked filthy to me, LOL! It did clean up pretty quick.

Try these links for the videos. Turn up the volume and listen to the PQ WHINE!

gornoman · 05-17-2010, 08:27 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by madoc1

that's sweet gorno. wish i could make the video work hope you don't mind my trying to emulate yours jim

You GO, Jim!

BlackHornet · 07-05-2010, 03:18 PM

what terminal protector did you use and does it dry?

gornoman · 07-05-2010, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackHornet

what terminal protector did you use and does it dry?

I don't know the brand name (can is 90 miles away) but I got it at Wallyworld in the automotive section. It does not dry, ever. Seems I'm always dragging some out on a shirt sleeve or chamois.

athomas03 · 07-05-2010, 08:06 PM

Gorno, would that be the PQ Assassin motor or a different one?

05-17-2010, 06:24 PM	#1
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Z06 joins Team PQ! Welcome to "The Lab" , let's see about getting this old Advanced DC Motor out of this '97 cart. I'm sure it hasn't been removed since the factory... Label and remove the four cables, wrap my leather belt from my blue jeans around the thing, remove 3 bolts, and pray... I got Sooooooo lucky with this old motor as it literally slid right off the splines and we pulled it out easily... 13 years of carbon and dirt... After a few minutes of clean-up...

05-17-2010, 06:26 PM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: Z06 joins Team PQ! Comparison... Don't forget the little rubber bumper inside the shaft of the old motor. If you stick some long nose pliers down in there and feel anything other than hard steel there is a bumper and it needs to get moved forward into the new motor. Before you slide it in place, dress the splines with anti-seize compound... Didn't use the belt for the install, the PQ handle makes it unnecessary. Please observe proper technique when attaching the power cables, 2 hands, 2 wrenches... Final terminal dressing... Reassembled the cart, tested forward/reverse while it was still on the stands (just enough to prove it worked, NO HIGH SPEED SPINNING WITHOUT A LOAD), lowered it down, pushed it onto the gravel driveway. Hit the go pedal and flung loose gravel from both tires all over The Lab. Didn't get that pic because by the time I got back from the test ride my wife had swept it all up, LOL! Let's take a little ride outside the campground on a country road... Now I will admit this is not a scientific test as the road goes uphill and downhill, but I did hit a top speed of 33.6 mph during a 4.6 mile test ride. THAT'S FLYIN'! On the flattest ground I could find my old motor pulled 20 mph, new motor pulled 24 mph. Old motor uphill, 17.1 mph, new motor 21.1mph. The torque is VERY impressive, especially the mid-range torque. I can roll up on other carts that are flat out, hit the gas, and just leave them in the dust! THIS IS A VERY STRONG MOTOR!

05-17-2010, 06:36 PM	#3
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05-17-2010, 07:37 PM	#4
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Z06 joins Team PQ! that's sweet gorno. wish i could make the video work hope you don't mind my trying to emulate yours jim

05-17-2010, 07:51 PM	#5
smallblock450sl Sometime's............ Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Tacoma Washington Posts: 11,874	Re: Z06 joins Team PQ! You put an electric motor on a "Lab"? How would you like me to "Tazzer" you Oh sorry, just reread the post. Cruelty to gravel is not against the law. Nice going Gorno

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07-05-2010, 03:18 PM	#8
BlackHornet Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin/Willis, Texas Posts: 627	Re: Z06 joins Team PQ! what terminal protector did you use and does it dry?

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