'98 36v series drive sudden loss of power in fwd motor clicking sound

[bigcmac]

Originally Posted by rabbitreborn

1 - Have you checked the Drum on the Drivers side for signs of excessive wear to the splines?

2 - Have you checked the FnR board for melting?

3 - Have you checked the brushes in the motor?

The fact it is running fine in reverse would lead me to believe 1 of the 3 I mention are the issue.

TYVM for the responses. Sorry for my delay - life continues to get in the way of this new hobby, or... er... um...../sneeze obsession....... /sneeze

1 - looked / felt tight at the hub / drum

2 - No Melting, but sure wish it had been.

3 - Brushes look great - but something taint right - see attached pic.

Can I repair this myself or replace just the armature section?

[Golf cart guy]

Armature is trash. Yes it can be rewound. Usually to do that, its half the price of a new motor. You will have to figure out what you want to do. You could look for a used armature.

[bigcmac]

....or a used motor......

Anyone have a 36v series ezgo motor sitting on garage shelf by chance?