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Old 08-18-2015, 04:22 PM   #1
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I picked up a CraigsList cart today that the people just wanted gone. Its been sitting outside for who knows how long. I had to bring tires over to the location and install them just to be able to move the cart. Its in rough shape but it was only $250 with a charger. 97 EZGO TXT.

After I changed the wheels we went to push in on the trailer and the right rear wheel is locked down. All the other wheels spin freely.

Its raining today and my back is out so there wont be any investigation this week but I just wondering what might be the problem. I suppose the brake on just that wheel could have seized but since its also the driven wheel Im wondering if the motor is locked up. What do ya'll think?
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Old 08-18-2015, 05:08 PM   #2
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Curious if any of the resident techs know what this could be.
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Old 08-18-2015, 10:06 PM   #3
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Just a guess but when it was parked, it likely had the brake set.
Time and moisture probably bonded the brake shoes to the drum.
Put it on a jack stand, remove wheel and strongly (don't bust the drum) tap with a hammer...see if that works.
Also, check the cable to that brake as it might have rusted to where it will not release the brake.
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Old 08-19-2015, 10:17 AM   #4
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I would agree with the top post either a locked drum brake or a bad hub.
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Old 08-19-2015, 11:58 AM   #5
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Technically, it couldn't be a locked motor. Right? If the motor is locked (and the diff isn't busted), for one wheel to roll forward the other would spin in reverse. So most likely they would both slide if the elec motor was locked.

Also, when you are whacking away with the hammer be careful not to smack the lugs and bugger up the threads. I've done that before too.

But the hammer is the best tool for the job.
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Old 08-19-2015, 05:55 PM   #6
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Im getting towards a answer. I got the batteries out today and started removing the rear seat kit. Thats about all I got done before I had to quit. Looks like the wiring harness and the battery tray will need to be replaced.
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Old 08-20-2015, 10:31 AM   #7
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1. Technically, it couldn't be a locked motor. Right? If the motor is locked (and the diff isn't busted), for one wheel to roll forward the other would spin in reverse. So most likely they would both slide if the elec motor was locked.

2. Also, when you are whacking away with the hammer be careful not to smack the lugs and bugger up the threads. I've done that before too.

But the hammer is the best tool for the job.
1. When the armature in my stock PDS motor grew and became one with the field coils, seizing the motor, both tires left skid marks on pavement.

With the cart jacked up, neither wheel would turn in either direction until the motor was removed. Then the differential acted normally and one wheel turned in one direction when the other was turned in the opposite direction and I'm still running the same differential.

2. FWIW: When I beat on objects with a hammer close to threaded things, I screw a bolt on just far enough to protect the threads.
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Old 08-20-2015, 10:49 AM   #8
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??? when is the wheel and brake drum coming off
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Old 08-20-2015, 04:54 PM   #9
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??? when is the wheel and brake drum coming off
I was hoping that I would do it today but I had a late job interview and my back is just hurting. Its really my legs that hurt more than my back but anyway. I took tomorrow off to go to some kind of witch doctor and hopefully he can make me feel better. If not I am seeing an MD on Monday. Surely I can get it taken off tomorrow after the voodoo doc. I need to get it to move because right now it is sitting in the front side driveway and I am sure my wife will have something to say about it any day now.
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Old 08-21-2015, 07:01 AM   #10
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Sciatica. That is the pain running down your legs. Been dealing with it for years. Good luck at the doctor. I do know he has a mortgage. If you have good insurance, ask for a product containing Diclofenac (Pennsaid) it works pretty well. It is a topical cream. Narcotics though more fun don't relieve the pain as well and create a problem with caring and achievement while you are on them
If you are around horses, ask someone for some "Surpass". Same chemical but for horses and much cheaper. Still FDA approved just not for humans. Do you trust the FDA?
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