DS will not roll

rockfordpi · 03-03-2018, 06:06 AM

48v DS series cart, circa 1997.

Field coil post lose and twisting on motor. Looked like the original factory connection which had worked fine for 20 years (i.e. I do not think it just came lose or someone turned without using second wrench)

Rolled on and off trailer fine. Later after unload cart would not move, only slide. Jacked up, removed brake drums. Each axle would spin with no resistance on other side.

Replaced wheels, Lower jack, cart will not roll. I am guessing motor froze or rear end? Are either of those common?

I am wondering if something was binding before which overloaded the motor and caused the post to burn off. Or, the issues could be unrelated.

NoleFan4Ever · 03-03-2018, 08:57 AM

You hit the nail on the head. You have had an internal failure. Just pull the motor off and inspect. There is nothing else that would cause what you have that I know of. It will be easily identified upon inspection.

rockfordpi · 03-03-2018, 10:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NoleFan4Ever

You hit the nail on the head. You have had an internal failure. Just pull the motor off and inspect. There is nothing else that would cause what you have that I know of. It will be easily identified upon inspection.

I will get motor off later today and see. In the meantime, just so I will have something to worry about, Would your best guess be motor or rear end?

kgsc · 03-03-2018, 10:31 AM

I’m guessing motor.

NoleFan4Ever · 03-03-2018, 11:14 AM

Yes, motor.....

03-03-2018, 06:06 AM	#1
rockfordpi Gone Wild Join Date: May 2016 Location: Central Alabama Posts: 1,049	DS will not roll (NOT Brakes) 48v DS series cart, circa 1997. Field coil post lose and twisting on motor. Looked like the original factory connection which had worked fine for 20 years (i.e. I do not think it just came lose or someone turned without using second wrench) Rolled on and off trailer fine. Later after unload cart would not move, only slide. Jacked up, removed brake drums. Each axle would spin with no resistance on other side. Replaced wheels, Lower jack, cart will not roll. I am guessing motor froze or rear end? Are either of those common? I am wondering if something was binding before which overloaded the motor and caused the post to burn off. Or, the issues could be unrelated. Last edited by rockfordpi; 03-03-2018 at 08:22 AM.. Reason: add more info

03-03-2018, 08:57 AM	#2
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: DS will not roll You hit the nail on the head. You have had an internal failure. Just pull the motor off and inspect. There is nothing else that would cause what you have that I know of. It will be easily identified upon inspection.

03-03-2018, 10:31 AM	#4
kgsc Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Aiken, SC Posts: 13,175	Re: DS will not roll I’m guessing motor.

03-03-2018, 11:14 AM	#5
NoleFan4Ever MOD of all BS! Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Florida Posts: 17,477	Re: DS will not roll Yes, motor.....

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