EZGO 36v to 48v Conversion

[Riverracer]

rherrman , the motor will handle 72 volts ok but you need to keep an eye on the brushes because that is where you will have problems if you put any load on the motor.On flat smooth roads i ran one a few yrs without any problems but if you go offroad or have hills you may have issues with it.

[JyRO]

Status Update:

I managed to fit all 8 batteries under the seat. They fit quite nice actually, and the seat does not touch the new ones. The new ones sit about an inch higher. And I may go back and weld some angles at the bottom to ensure the batteries can't move.

My controller cover doesn't seem to fit. I'm going to have to figure that out tonight.

I have a new battery meter. Works good.

Lastly, I removed the cord from the Powerwise charger, and wired it to one of the harnesses provided with the ProTech charger. So now, I can charge it with the same connector as provided by EZGo.

First test ride is tonight (hopefully).


JyRO

[JyRO]

Status Update:

If you've every watched Everybody Loves Raymond, picture Frank Barone when I say, "Holy Crap!"

The cart paths are now dangerous. They're too twisty and bumpy. I don't have enough brakes. On the flat / level, it will do more than 25 mph. But I don't have straight enough sections to see what is really possible. Plus there are other carts, bicycles and pedestrians that are having to be slowed down for.

But it's overkill to be sure. I had to work out a couple issues. The powerwise charger polarity was backward of the new charger. So I blew the polarity fuse. Then I took the powerwise connector apart and reversed the poles. Now it works great.

I attached the top two screws on the controller cover to hold it in place. Some people are running it with no cover, so my set-up is pretty good.

The thing runs down batteries QUICK. But once I wear the newness off the speed, maybe I can gain some range. I'm in China now, but when I get back, I'll be looking for VICTIMS!


JyRO

[Texas Skeeter]

Would this method/parts work on my Ez-Go 2000yr TXT? thanks TS

[Golfunguy]

I am considering converting my 36V 2005 E-Z-GO TXT cart too. The main reason is for the slow speed when climbing hills and inclines. Last year I put the Plum Quick Bandit motor in and it increased the speed some, but not uphill. Once you converted your cart to 48V did it help in climbing hills? I see you got more speed on flat ground but what about inclines. Thanks in advance for your response.