|
Electric EZGO Electric EZ GO Marathon, Medalist, TXT and RXV. |
|
Thread Tools | Display Modes |
02-12-2012, 04:57 PM | #1 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 75
|
First time build...Should be an adventure
I have been lurking around and reading a lot of posts over the last couple of weeks. I have been given a 2003 EZGO TXT cart with a everything stock on the cart, however the cart's electrical was neglected. It is a 36 volt PDS system from what I can tell and after reading a lot of the good information on this forum. I plan to lift (6" Jakes w/22 tires) and modify this cart to a custom status. I started today on this project and got through the following picture.
I will have a lot of questions as I go, so hopefully you guys/gals will be patient. First questions are : If I decide to change the cart to a voltage system, is the batteries, controller, F/R switch, solenoid, and wiring (To 4 ga. at minimum) all I have to change? Do I have to change the motor as well? If I decide to stay with 36V and upgrade to a 500 amp programable controller just in case I want to change voltage later, other than the soleniod, do I need to change anything else? Thanks in advance for all your help. |
Today | |
Sponsored Links
__________________
This advertising will not be shown in this way to registered members. Register your free account today and become a member on Buggies Gone Wild Golf Cart Forum |
|
02-13-2012, 07:19 AM | #2 |
What was I thinking?
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Brooksville, Florida
Posts: 577
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
I'm not sure on a PDS motor. I know your can run a series motor on 48v. Somebody will be along shortly to answer that. Otherwise, it sounds like you have the right idea. You will need a 48v battery charger too.
|
02-13-2012, 07:57 AM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: Florida
Posts: 516
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Send your motor to Plum Quick. First you will know the state of your motor. Second it will be faster, and it WILL run on 48v with no issues.
|
02-13-2012, 08:22 AM | #4 | |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 19,654
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Quote:
2. The high current circuit in a PDS cart consists of ten high current cables, a Solenoid, a Controller and a Motor. The cables ought to be 4Ga or heavier regardless of the voltage. Both Solenoid and Controller are available that will operate on 36V-48V. Within reason, the motor runs on current and doesn't care what the voltage is, but is going on ten years old, so the bearings and brushes might need some attention. Since you are going to be increasing the speed, it might be a good idea to refurbish the steering and brakes. |
|
02-13-2012, 12:05 PM | #5 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 75
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Thanks guys...this helps a ton with the decisions. I'll keep the pictures coming as I progress...won't be near as fast as the take down was. Probably star another thread on paint and body soon.
Thanks again! |
02-13-2012, 12:37 PM | #6 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 75
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
One other question, on the regen motor on the 36V if/when I change the controller will the wires be used coming from the back of the motor or will these be discarded, and when the higher amp controller (400 or 500) are the installation instructions easy to follow when switching these out or does it require a lot of modifying/jumping?
Thanks again. |
02-13-2012, 01:23 PM | #7 | |
Techno-Nerd
Join Date: Jun 2011
Location: West Virginia
Posts: 19,654
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Quote:
The wires coming out of the back of the motor connect the speed (RPM) sensor to the controller and are not used for some of the aftermarket controllers. However an ingenious person might figure out a way to connect a Tachometer up to them. The output is 8 pulses per Revelation, so just tell the Tach, you've got a V-8 I don't know about the other brands But Alltrax has an interface cable that matches the stock PDS plugs up with the Connector on the controller. I found this schematic on their site. http://www.alltraxinc.com/files/Doc1...S-wire-dia.pdf If you haven't already, check out these upgrade kits. http://www.cartsunlimited.net/Custom_Options.html The PDS stuff is about 3/4 of the way down the page. Other Site Sponsors may have them also, but Scotty's installation instructions and tech support are some of the best. |
|
02-13-2012, 06:08 PM | #8 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 75
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Thanks JohnnieB
|
02-13-2012, 07:13 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2011
Location: Central Delaware
Posts: 859
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Hey Travis. I am working on my first cart too. I am about at the same position you show in your pictures. Body is off and I am cleaning and evaluateing the rest. Looks like you have a good handle on the situation. But, can you tell me what those red things are in the middle of your cart? Mine didn't come with any of those. :)
|
02-13-2012, 08:00 PM | #10 |
Getting Wild
Join Date: Feb 2012
Location: Spartanburg, SC
Posts: 75
|
Re: First time build...Should be an adventure
Those are about $600+ dollars that's what those are. :-). Batteries you gotta have em at least in my cart! Hahaha
|
|
|
Similar Threads | ||||
Thread | Forum | |||
Charging taking along time after build? | Electric EZGO | |||
first time big block build Q@A | Big Block Talk! | |||
Finally time to build | Electric EZGO |