From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires

The Villager · 07-10-2011, 05:28 AM

I have Seven 6 volt batteries. Is it required to replace anything but the wires coming from and to the Pos and Neg posts of the battery.

i.e. should I replace cables to and from the electric motor, the controler, the sylenoid etc. etc.

gornoman · 07-10-2011, 06:29 AM

Cables are like a garden hose. They will only flow electricity as fast as the smallest one will allow. Replace all of the 6g cables with 4g to realize ANY benefits.

The Villager · 07-10-2011, 08:18 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by gornoman

Cables are like a garden hose. They will only flow electricity as fast as the smallest one will allow. Replace all of the 6g cables with 4g to realize ANY benefits.

I will definately do that, but would like to know if I need to replace the cables that go to the motor, controller, sylinoid, converter or anything else.

REASON: The battery cable would be real easy. I don't think I could figure out how the replace the other stuff.

LostHusker · 07-10-2011, 09:03 AM

Yes all cables need to be replaced, including the motor controller etc. Just remove one cable at a time and you should have no problems, but disconnect from the batteries first, stay safe.

scottyb · 07-10-2011, 09:06 AM

Remember to use 2 wrenches on the double nutted motor connections to prevent the studs from spinning and doing damage inside the motor!

dougmcp · 07-10-2011, 09:24 AM

Most Western carts have 4ga cables to the motor already so you may not need to change them. Check before you order/change them.

Spawn · 07-10-2011, 10:19 AM

Just wondering is it 7 batteries or 6. I havent heard of using odd amount of batteries to run a cart before.

scottyb · 07-10-2011, 10:33 AM

Yes it's a 42v system

rabbitreborn · 07-10-2011, 10:48 AM

yeah, thank Western for that gem of a setup.... they figured out that E-Z-GO left them this wonderful spot to add an extra battery under the driver's seat, so they took advantage of it to make their carts a smidge bit faster than a stock E-Z-GO.......

scottyb · 07-10-2011, 12:55 PM

You must have priced a 42v charger!?

Actually they are easier to work on than their 8/6v cousins, space wise...
The 48v, those you can actually buy gauges and chargers for

Yeh, as far as cables go Western put a mix of some 2g and some 4g cables in their carts with big motors and controllers & stock F&Rs. I have seen some of these F&Rs get so hot you could smell them cooking from the driver's seat...

07-10-2011, 05:28 AM	#1
The Villager Getting Wild Join Date: May 2011 Location: The Villages, Florida Posts: 86	From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires I have Seven 6 volt batteries. Is it required to replace anything but the wires coming from and to the Pos and Neg posts of the battery. i.e. should I replace cables to and from the electric motor, the controler, the sylenoid etc. etc.

07-10-2011, 06:29 AM	#2
gornoman Stay thirsty my friends! Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Suburban Chicago Posts: 24,284	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Cables are like a garden hose. They will only flow electricity as fast as the smallest one will allow. Replace all of the 6g cables with 4g to realize ANY benefits.

07-10-2011, 09:03 AM	#4
LostHusker Just one day at a time Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: South TX Posts: 8,650	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Yes all cables need to be replaced, including the motor controller etc. Just remove one cable at a time and you should have no problems, but disconnect from the batteries first, stay safe.

07-10-2011, 09:06 AM	#5
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Remember to use 2 wrenches on the double nutted motor connections to prevent the studs from spinning and doing damage inside the motor!

07-10-2011, 09:24 AM	#6
dougmcp Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Roseville, CA Posts: 2,757	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Most Western carts have 4ga cables to the motor already so you may not need to change them. Check before you order/change them.

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07-10-2011, 10:19 AM	#7
Spawn Gone Wild Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Jax FL Posts: 598	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Just wondering is it 7 batteries or 6. I havent heard of using odd amount of batteries to run a cart before.

07-10-2011, 10:33 AM	#8
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires Yes it's a 42v system

07-10-2011, 10:48 AM	#9
rabbitreborn Gone Wild Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Central Florida Posts: 2,757	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires yeah, thank Western for that gem of a setup.... they figured out that E-Z-GO left them this wonderful spot to add an extra battery under the driver's seat, so they took advantage of it to make their carts a smidge bit faster than a stock E-Z-GO.......

07-10-2011, 12:55 PM	#10
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,399	Re: From 6 Guage to 4 Guage wires You must have priced a 42v charger!? Actually they are easier to work on than their 8/6v cousins, space wise... The 48v, those you can actually buy gauges and chargers for Yeh, as far as cables go Western put a mix of some 2g and some 4g cables in their carts with big motors and controllers & stock F&Rs. I have seen some of these F&Rs get so hot you could smell them cooking from the driver's seat...

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