Electric Motor Swap

[Caseyrollins08]

I have a 2001 club car DS and I’m replacing the motor. Do I need to take the whole rear body off or can I just remove the rear seat and come
in through the top cover?

[R&TBabich]

Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

I have a 2001 club car DS and I’m replacing the motor. Do I need to take the whole rear body off or can I just remove the rear seat and come in through the top cover?

I think the motor can be removed/replaced thru the access cover.
But, instead of removing the rear seat, just jack up the rear end and do it from underneath.
I tried going thru the access cover, but on a Pathway the roll bar mount is in the way so I did it from below.

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

I have a 2001 club car DS and I’m replacing the motor. Do I need to take the whole rear body off or can I just remove the rear seat and come
in through the top cover?

I replaced mine from the top through the access hole. I put a nylon strap around it to lower it down. This works best for me the motor is a little heavy.

[Caseyrollins08]

Thanks for the suggestions! I guess when I start working on it tonight I'll see it one feels the best at the time. I'll respond with which method I go with and how it works out.

[R&TBabich]

Originally Posted by Goober11

I replaced mine from the top through the access hole. I put a nylon strap around it to lower it down. This works best for me the motor is a little heavy.

Now that you mention the strap I remember my PQ Bandit has their "trademark handle" which I think usually helps with installation thru the access cover.

[Caseyrollins08]

Well I ended up doing a little bit of both. I also used an old battery cable and snugged a nut on 2 terminals to help lower and adjust it. All in all in wasn’t that bad!

[Goober11]

Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

Well I ended up doing a little bit of both. I also used an old battery cable and snugged a nut on 2 terminals to help lower and adjust it. All in all in wasn’t that bad!

Glad it worked out for you. I also tried a little of both but my strength has gone south some what so I could not lift it up laying on my back.The strap work a lot better.

[Caseyrollins08]

Yeah, I was question it for a minute there but I was very committed. Haha

Okay, I’ve ran into a different problem. After the new high speed motor from Golf Cart King was installed, I tested the golf cart and it ran great and felt great. I was happy! And then, we drove around for maybe 1.5 miles and I could feel it lacking the performance. I started heading home and it almost didn’t make it back up the driveway. The batteries are 2 gauge, I have HD solenoid, HD forward/reverse switch. I used a volt meter and they were all under 8 volts. I’ve never had an issue with these batteries at all. Any suggestions on what it could be? Ugh!

[Caseyrollins08]

And the batteries were fully charged before we drove around for the 1.5 miles.

[R&TBabich]

Originally Posted by Caseyrollins08

And the batteries were fully charged before we drove around for the 1.5 miles.

What was the pack voltage when it was done charging?
Maybe the charger is not working fully.