John's Cart

orangecart75 · 08-07-2019, 12:11 AM

I still had the voltage issue. Most times I couldn't run it around the block without having the jump box hooked up to it. I ran the test that has been mentioned numerous times on here and I came up with that my voltage regulator was bad. I found one on Amazon for $32 so I consider that a win.

It showed up on Monday morning and I went ahead and put it on. I could have swore I bought a new one years ago along with a new SG but maybe I bought a dud. I took it a step further and eliminated the old inline fuse off the ignition switch and replaced it with a new blade style fuse holder. I noticed I was getting a short every now and then and if I wiggle the wire it would fire up. I also bought a brand new terminal clamp for the positive side of the battery and put it on. After all that it appears I've done some good. For the first time the cart ran without the jump box and never stumbled once.

I found another item on Amazon a while back that I thought would be cool. It's a small accessory outlet cluster. I figure I can put it where the golf ball holder is. It has two USB plugs and a cigarette outlet. In the middle of these two is a voltage reading. Now I can see if the battery is good to go or if I'm having another charging issue. I hooked it up temporarily and drove around. In my short trip I'm seeing excellent voltage numbers so I think I can put my charging issue to bed

I took the time to wire this up off the keyed ignition side. That way it doesn't stay hot constantly. I drilled a small hole on the frame near the gas tank and fished a wire through to the front. The PO had put in one of those electrical bars so I just used it. The horn comes off of it already so now the lights and accessory outlets will too

And that folks is where I'm at. I've still got to paint and install the looooooooong rubber piece that goes around the whole cart but beyond that it's just small stuff. The kids love it and the Mrs is proud of all that I've got done. My FIL can't believe it's the same cart

He thought I sold it and bought another to work on.

I still need to work on the carb/choke issue. I'm still having to work the choke on hills for some reason. I'm sorry I kind of petered out on the pics. I'll snap some new ones of the other stuff tomorrow or the next day and post them up. Thanks again everyone for all your help. This has definitely been fun. Now I can't wait to see what adventures we can get into with it.

CP241 · 08-07-2019, 05:58 AM

Looks great

Definitely has come a long ways from where you brought it home

Dabble Inn · 08-07-2019, 01:52 PM

You're doing great, you can get pre-sewn custom fit upholstery for around $60 for all three pieces. Simply yank off the old and staple on the new..........

Seeing your pics with the roof on reminded me of how mine used to be, I never did like how the front was higher than the rear. So I chopped it LOL, I took 6" off the front and 3" off the rear. I wish I would've left the rear where it was though, and when my rag cab wears out I'm going to add the 3" back

CP241 · 08-07-2019, 02:24 PM

My club cars do the same thing. Not overly in love with the slanted appearance but when it rains and drains out instead of taking off and getting wholloped by a wall of water, makes the aesthetics of it less important

Dabble Inn · 08-07-2019, 02:51 PM

LOL Yep I know what you mean, My beer in the cup holder has been drenched more than once. But I will say now when it rains I put the windshield up and can snap the rag cab over the top of it, problem solved

orangecart75 · 08-08-2019, 05:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dabble Inn

You're doing great, you can get pre-sewn custom fit upholstery for around $60 for all three pieces. Simply yank off the old and staple on the new..........

Seeing your pics with the roof on reminded me of how mine used to be, I never did like how the front was higher than the rear. So I chopped it LOL, I took 6" off the front and 3" off the rear. I wish I would've left the rear where it was though, and when my rag cab wears out I'm going to add the 3" back

Where would I find those at?

Dabble Inn · 08-08-2019, 07:04 PM

Search for 'Ezgo Marathon seat covers' a lot of places will come up, here's an example for $69 and you get to pick two colors if desired

08-07-2019, 12:11 AM	#81
orangecart75 Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Kingsport, TN Posts: 89	Re: John's Cart I still had the voltage issue. Most times I couldn't run it around the block without having the jump box hooked up to it. I ran the test that has been mentioned numerous times on here and I came up with that my voltage regulator was bad. I found one on Amazon for $32 so I consider that a win. It showed up on Monday morning and I went ahead and put it on. I could have swore I bought a new one years ago along with a new SG but maybe I bought a dud. I took it a step further and eliminated the old inline fuse off the ignition switch and replaced it with a new blade style fuse holder. I noticed I was getting a short every now and then and if I wiggle the wire it would fire up. I also bought a brand new terminal clamp for the positive side of the battery and put it on. After all that it appears I've done some good. For the first time the cart ran without the jump box and never stumbled once. I found another item on Amazon a while back that I thought would be cool. It's a small accessory outlet cluster. I figure I can put it where the golf ball holder is. It has two USB plugs and a cigarette outlet. In the middle of these two is a voltage reading. Now I can see if the battery is good to go or if I'm having another charging issue. I hooked it up temporarily and drove around. In my short trip I'm seeing excellent voltage numbers so I think I can put my charging issue to bed I took the time to wire this up off the keyed ignition side. That way it doesn't stay hot constantly. I drilled a small hole on the frame near the gas tank and fished a wire through to the front. The PO had put in one of those electrical bars so I just used it. The horn comes off of it already so now the lights and accessory outlets will too And that folks is where I'm at. I've still got to paint and install the looooooooong rubber piece that goes around the whole cart but beyond that it's just small stuff. The kids love it and the Mrs is proud of all that I've got done. My FIL can't believe it's the same cart He thought I sold it and bought another to work on. I still need to work on the carb/choke issue. I'm still having to work the choke on hills for some reason. I'm sorry I kind of petered out on the pics. I'll snap some new ones of the other stuff tomorrow or the next day and post them up. Thanks again everyone for all your help. This has definitely been fun. Now I can't wait to see what adventures we can get into with it.

08-07-2019, 05:58 AM	#82
CP241 Nincompoop village idiot Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,673	Re: John's Cart Looks great Definitely has come a long ways from where you brought it home

08-07-2019, 02:24 PM	#84
CP241 Nincompoop village idiot Join Date: Apr 2018 Location: Michigan Posts: 9,673	Re: John's Cart My club cars do the same thing. Not overly in love with the slanted appearance but when it rains and drains out instead of taking off and getting wholloped by a wall of water, makes the aesthetics of it less important

08-07-2019, 02:51 PM	#85
Dabble Inn Nincompoop Club Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,178	Re: John's Cart LOL Yep I know what you mean, My beer in the cup holder has been drenched more than once. But I will say now when it rains I put the windshield up and can snap the rag cab over the top of it, problem solved

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