RE: Golf-Cart Motors

[Tech Man <TechMan@hcitech.com>]

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From: Roderick Wilde [mailto:roderick@wilde-evolutions.com]
Sent: Monday, June 25, 2001 11:52 AM
To: ev@listproc.sjsu.edu
Subject: Re: Golf-Cart Motors


>All,
>   Whats the usual horsepower rating for 36V golf cart
>motors? Torque output? I am planning on running one on 48V
>in my E-Bike, and was wondering how much power to expect
>from it. The full write-up of my new project is now on my
>page, so if anyone's interested check it out. I have an
>AutoCAD layout of the battery placement/motor arrangement,
>but it is not posted yet. I havent seen the motor yet, and
>all i know is it runs off 36V. Thanks.
>
>=====
>Jim Weir


Hi Jim,

   Most 36 volt Golf car motors are either 2 or 3.5 HP. Most all late 
model golf cars use internal splined drive ends with no support 
bearing. They are almost useless for project applications when not 
using the rear end they came with. The cost of machining a bearing 
housing and shaft adaptor could cost as much as a used motor. Some of 
the earlier cars had external spined shafts. The Harleys in the 
seventies had dual keyed shafts. These were 1.5 HP. General Electric 
motors. Running them on 72 volts will yield 30 MPH in one of these 
early heavy Harley golf cars. I hope this helps. To look at pictures 
of various golf car motors check out our new golf car parts store at 
<http://www.evparts.com>. Motors with highlighted "see more" have 
torque curves.

Roderick Wilde


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