How do you fix a broken drive axle on a golf cart?
The drive axle for a golf cart rarely fails because of the low power of the motors. You may need to remove one to change the bearing or if a gear is stripped. Park the golf cart on a flat, solid surface. Place the wheel chocks in front of the front wheels.
How do you change a wheel bearing on a golf cart?
You may need to remove one to change the bearing or if a gear is stripped. Park the golf cart on a flat, solid surface. Place the wheel chocks in front of the front wheels. Jack up the rear of the golf cart with the car jack and place two jack stands under the rear end, supporting it with the tires off the ground.
What causes a drive axle to fail on a golf cart?
The drive axle for a golf cart rarely fails because of the low power of the motors. You may need to remove one to change the bearing or if a gear is stripped.
How do you remove a rear wheel from a golf cart?
Jack up the rear of the golf cart with the car jack and place two jack stands under the rear end, supporting it with the tires off the ground. Unscrew the bolts that secure the rim on the hub. Pull off the tire and rim. Pull the cover off the drum brake and removing the bolts securing it to the hub.
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Harley Davidson Engine Specifications for 1963 to 1981 two cycle engine
Cylinder to Piston Clearance measured 3/8" below bottom ring land = .006" to .007"
When did Harley Davidson start making golf carts?
Harley-Davidson began manufacturing golf carts in 1963 when William "Willie G" Davidson joined the company. They began as three-wheel models and then expanded to four-wheel models, before Harley-Davidson sold the company in 1969 to American Machine and Foundry Company (AMF), which kept the Harley-Davidson name on the golf carts.
What type of oil does a Harley Davidson golf cart use?
These golf carts both use high-quality, certified two-cycle golf cart oil called TCW-3, which should be mixed with low-octane gas.
How to tighten a golf car bearing?
Screw the bearing puller into the center of the axle and wrap its arms around the back bearing housing. Tighten the bearing puller until the bearing is released. Pull the axle from the golf car with your hands. Some bolts may be locked in place because of their age.
Why does my golf cart drive axle fail?
The drive axle for a golf cart rarely fails because of the low power of the motors. You may need to remove one to change the bearing or if a gear is stripped.
When was the golf cart invented?
The golf cart was invented in 1962 by Merlin L. Halvorson. The golf cart allows golfers a more relaxing way of getting around the course verses walking and carrying their clubs. Like all mechanical devices, golf carts require maintenance and repair to operate properly.