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12-22-2018, 07:24 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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TXT48 motor swap
I am wondering how much labor is involved in doing a motor swap on a TXT? The YouTube vids I have found show the entire rear body removed prior to swap. Is this necessary? Would a lift giving access from the underside make things easier? Trying to determine if it’s a DIY for me or do I just have the dealer who has a lift do it. Depending on the answer I may upgrade sooner than later.
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12-22-2018, 07:36 PM | #2 |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
Motor is above the axle. Remove center cover and you have access to the 3 bolts the hold it to the differential
You can see it through the basket in the attached picture |
12-22-2018, 07:41 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
Doesn’t look too bad. I have a rear flip seat though. I suppose I can take some pieces off to access from above as shown. Is removal of the bag well liner a big deal? With that out it might be easier to maneuver the new motor in. I see why some motors have built in handles now.
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12-22-2018, 07:42 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
If I do it I’ll post a documentary thread
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12-22-2018, 07:47 PM | #5 |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
The rear seat makes it harder to get to.
The motors weight 50 pounds or more. I made a cradle out of rope and used a chain fall to lift motor out. |
12-22-2018, 08:09 PM | #6 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2018
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
I took off my seat and took out all the bolts from there and then just climbed under the rear of the cart and took the motor out. I have a 6" lift kit, so I didn't even need to jack it up. Very easy job and only took me a total of 10 minutes. I have a series cart, so it may be a little different.
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12-27-2018, 03:39 PM | #7 |
Gone Mad
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Buford, GA
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
I think I jacked mine up and used straps, supported by 2X4s to support it while I lowered it down. I'm almost certain I decided that was overkill, and just lifted my replacement one.
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12-28-2018, 02:53 AM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Feb 2011
Location: Chesapeake, Va.
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Re: TXT48 motor swap
I took the whole rear axle out, 4 bolts and two nuts and it rolls right out (oh and disconnect the motor)
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