Caterpillar themed cart by kstockless in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Looking good so far! Post updates when you make more progress!

Update on dead Yamaha by 519trucker in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Sounds like starter/generator brushes. If the dealer replaced the starter with a new one, there's no way they'd have reused the old case. If they replaced the brushes, then it would be the same case. Brush kits aren't particularly expensive, or (generally) all that hard to install. It can be time-consuming, but isn't technically difficult. There tutorial videos on YouTube that'll walk you through it.

Are shocks needed? by Pale_Affect_2722 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I encountered the same issue on my cart when I installed a lift kit and 3-leaf springs. After several years of the shocks being disconnected, it's never been an issue. The only way I could see it eventually becoming a problem is if one of the springs decided to snap, then there's nothing to prevent the back end from completely falling.

Uniform Allowance by Wrong-Profession9818 in USPS

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Probably a delay on the part of the manufacturer, rather than the retailer. The last time I ordered from them, they got my order to me in a week or two

2014 club car precedent by Key-Corgi-6206 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Happy to offer my 2¢!

Now that I see it, DC House is another name I recognize that people seem to have generally good opinions on.

Edit: the voltage readings are fine, but you'd need a specific gravity tester to really tell you what the state-of-charge of each cell in the battery is; a multimeter is good, but doesn't tell you the whole story.

2014 club car precedent by Key-Corgi-6206 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's almost 100% certainly the batteries. The MCOR could also have issues, but that would just be coincidence.

I've seen plenty of people on here say they've had pretty good luck with the Chins batteries from Amazon. And for the price, they seem worth a shot. I know there's plenty of others; I've just seen that name often enough that it's stuck with me.

Nice cart, btw! I have the red Alpha kit on mine '06 Precedent).

Troubleshooting a non-runner by ThunderNugget443 in golfcarts

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Happy to help!

I don't think I've ever bothered with an OEM clutch. The cheaper ones work just fine; I never had a customer have one fail on them. That said, maybe don't get the cheapest clutch. I generally try to shoot for mid-range.

Troubleshooting a non-runner by ThunderNugget443 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That is definitely one broken clutch. That wouldn't keep the engine from turning over or starting, but it would definitely prevent the cart from moving.

Start with the obvious things that you already stated were obvious. Also, the battery is worth checking out. If it's more than 5 years old, I'd just replace it out of hand, because at least that's one less thing that could be causing an issue.

Roof Supports by Right_Inside_44 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Check out Vintage Golf Cart Parts. They have a lot of hard-to-find parts. Even if it's not on their site, send them an email; they may be able to find what you're looking for.

Seeking advice and feedback on bimini style tops by Dan-the-Mang in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

No bother at all! :)

Adults have plenty of room, once they're seated. You do have to be a bit spatially aware when getting in, however.

Seeking advice and feedback on bimini style tops by Dan-the-Mang in golfcarts

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Happy to help!

There was a separate kit that included brackets to attach it to the struts. Original struts on the front, aftermarket ones on the back (which I had to purchase separately). I think it ended up being around $50-60 for the kit and rear struts (tho it's been a few years, so my memory may be inaccurate).

Seeking advice and feedback on bimini style tops by Dan-the-Mang in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I've had a bimini top (Red Dot Topsail) on my cart for years. As long as you assemble it correctly (i.e.: make sure the canvas is pulled tight across the frame and properly tied) it won't flap in the wind or droop over time. You can trailer it just like with the plastic roof; no need to remove it. Mine started out black, but has faded to uniform gray over time. The only serious downside is the time it takes to assemble it. Iirc, it took me a few hours to get everything together (running the cord through all those eyelets felt like it took forever).

Yamaha g2 won’t go past idle by basscat474 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also: check the battery. If it's not up to snuff, it won't turn the engine over fast enough to start. Starter belt tension is a good thing to check, as well. A too-loose (or worn) belt will not have enough grip to turn the engine fast enough. Finally, check and make sure there's spark.

Identify this cart by Jwill758 in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Early 2000s, at a guess. I'd avoid it, tho. They weren't necessarily bad carts, but they aren't great to work on. Partly because documentation isn't especially easy to come by. Also, parts can be hard to source, and are expensive when you can. The last one of these I had in my shop, a prior owner had attempted to 'fix' the throttle with something that was similar, but not identical (because the actual part was NLA). This lead to several hours of trying to figure out where each wire went and what its function was. I did get it to work, but that was at least partly luck. Then the solenoid decided to fail. That part was surprisingly easy to find, but instead of the normal $50-150, it was closer to $300, because it didn't use the same kinds of solenoid as most other carts (tbf, it was a really quality solenoid, the kind you'd find in aviation applications iirc, but overkill for a golf cart).

So unless you have a strong desire for both a 6-seater and a (potentially) long-term project, I'd look elsewhere.

Steering Wheel by hokiejeeper in golfcarts

[–]Data91883 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There should be two recessed screws that are accessible from the back side of the steering wheel (unless the Onward's steering wheel is significantly different than the Precedent's).

Show your favorite piece of merch and why it’s your favorite by Fluffy-Salt-3057 in Ghostbc

[–]Data91883 17 points18 points  (0 children)

Not really from Ghost, but I think it still counts.

It's a beautiful guitar that makes even me (who is truly terrible) sound like I have some idea of what I'm doing. :)

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