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Originally Posted by LeRoySmith (Post 2353983)

It's really not much of a debate at this point, it's obvious electric is better. ;)

Know what they say about opinions, are like Everyone got them. :highfive::highfive:

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces (Post 2353831)

You'll never go back.
Lithium is a COMPLETE game changer.
My carts are super light and nimble.
I have three lithium powered carts out of all three I've had one bad solenoid.
That was my only problem ever so far.

Why would a person need 3 golf carts? Never mind. guy up street in CYV got 2 carts, 3 cars, and work truck most occasions get one in garage.

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Originally Posted by KennyP (Post 2353518)

Im going to make this post as Im tired of seeing you people ripped off.

This has gone on for many many years, and Its sad that shops stoop to this level.

Im saying this now because this week was able to save 2 more people from being sold a starter they dont need.

So, if you take your golf car in for service and you get told that you need a new starter, chances are good you dont. Youll be told the brushes are between 60 to 80 percent worn. Get a second opinion. Your 2020 cart does not need new brushes, as a matter of fact we are seeing now 2013 and Below year carts coming up for brushes.

Ill say this also, if your being told the repair on your golf car is going to be over 500 bucks, get a second opinion. A simple phone call maybe able to say you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Take the info as you wish.

Thanks for starting this informative thread. Just pulled the starter from our 2014 Yamaha EFI with 1,045 hours on it. Disassembled it and gave it a thorough inspection. The starter was very clean except for some metallic dust (blew it clean with the air compressor) and the bearings were all good. The brushes were worn about 70% of the way to the wear indicator line. I just ordered 4 replacement brushes for $6 each and will rebuild the starter and reinstall it when the new brushes arrive. It was a welcomed project on a rainy day : )

Overcharging a lead acid battery can cause the following issues:
• Excessive current will flow into the battery, causing decomposition of water in the electrolyte and premature aging.
• At high rates of overcharge, a battery will progressively heat up.
• Shortened lifespan, decreased capacity, and decreased efficiency.
• Corrosion of the positive battery plates.
• Increased water consumption.

Battery Type Charging Voltage (V) Float Voltage (V)
12V Lead-Acid 14.4 – 14.8 13.2 – 13.8
6V Lead-Acid 7.2 – 7.4 6.6 – 6.9

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Originally Posted by KennyP (Post 2353518)

sometimes they can just clean the armitture and that will work for awhile..

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Originally Posted by Topspinmo (Post 2354013)

Why would a person need 3 golf carts? Never mind. guy up street in CYV got 2 carts, 3 cars, and work truck most occasions get one in garage.

I like GC's and one of em is more of a "go-kart"

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Originally Posted by KennyP (Post 2353830)

Good trained techs know how to change the voltage with no parts required.

If that would be you, how much do you charge to fix the problem?

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Originally Posted by kennyp (Post 2353518)

im going to make this post as im tired of seeing you people ripped off.

This has gone on for many many years, and its sad that shops stoop to this level.

Im saying this now because this week was able to save 2 more people from being sold a starter they dont need.

So, if you take your golf car in for service and you get told that you need a new starter, chances are good you dont. Youll be told the brushes are between 60 to 80 percent worn. Get a second opinion. Your 2020 cart does not need new brushes, as a matter of fact we are seeing now 2013 and below year carts coming up for brushes.

Ill say this also, if your being told the repair on your golf car is going to be over 500 bucks, get a second opinion. A simple phone call maybe able to say you hundreds, if not thousands of dollars.
Take the info as you wish.

would love your info...........

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Originally Posted by Tyrone Shoelaces (Post 2353831)

Can I just say, your username is one of the best I've seen in a long time. :beer3:

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Originally Posted by KennyP (Post 2353830)

Good trained techs know how to change the voltage with no parts required.

It would be interesting to learn how to do that but so far, good trained techs are keeping that knowledge to themselves.