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03-28-2009, 07:06 AM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Convert gas to electric
Hi, Recently I have acquired a go cart with a 5HP gas engine. I would like to convert this go cart to electric, I never done this before, need help with conversion..I don't know where to start....I'm not looking to build a fast electric go cart... thankyou.....
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03-28-2009, 07:37 AM | #2 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Sterling, Va
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Re: Convert gas to electric
Have you thought about trading it for one? Mine is electric and I would love a gas one for larger engines replacement. Where do you live?
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03-28-2009, 08:22 AM | #3 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: Convert gas to electric
What is your mechanical and engineering background?
What motor? What voltage? What batteries? What type of final drive? A golf cart drive system weighs about 600 pounds. The batteries take 6 sq ft ... |
03-29-2009, 06:44 AM | #4 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Convert gas to electric
Hi Scottyb thanks for your interest in my project. I have a small work shop at work where I have a South Bend lathe and a Bridgeport milling machine also have access to mig wielder. As far as electric I work on 3 phase 460VAC , starters, relays, ladder logic, smart relays…. But I know nothing about DC motors, converters,...I’m looking to convert this go cart to something that is safe and quite for my kids to enjoy during the summer months…
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03-29-2009, 07:46 AM | #5 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Convert gas to electric
Electrical conversion can be done. You will need to find a donor cart. Hopefully you can find one with everything you need. Piece by piece can be very expensive.
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03-29-2009, 09:01 AM | #6 |
doin it in the desert
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08-31-2012, 05:58 PM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Convert gas to electric
I am looking at getting an older gas cart for real cheap, but I would like to convert it to electric. Would I still be better off getting an electric cart? Any suggestions?
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09-01-2012, 05:15 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
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