My diesel golf cart

This is a project that I have been working on for a couple years now. I took my 2 cycle 1984 EZGO and put in a diesel engine. This cart is still a work in progress. In it is a 16HP Kubota liquid cooled diesel engine, running a 110A max output alternator. I had to use a rear differential from a 98 EZGO so i could have mechanical forward/reverse. The 2cycle engines run in both clockwise and counterclockwise so the need for mechanical reverse was not necessary. In order for me to fit this engine, i had to stretch the frame by 8 inches so I did not have to modify the rear axles. When I got the rear, it had a blown input shaft and needed to replace it. While I was in there, i decided to put in a high speed gearset. I built the roll cage from sch 40 welded pipe. On it are 4 high power lights for off road night driving. I also have turn signals, brake lights, parking lights and headlights. I did put an air system on here for brakes, horn, fuel shut off, and shifter. I was going for a clean body with no handles or levers. There are 2 pneumatic valves for the fuel shut off and shifter. The dash is a bit torn up from the night before. I cut the whole front dash area off so i can frame and design the new dash console and front cowl.

Category:

Autos & Vehicles

Tags:

• DIESEL
• GOLF
• CART

[OTAlucard]

Thinking about putting a 3 cylinder kubota in a Club car carry all Turf 2

[snappy327]

@OTAlucard That would be pretty awesome. The only thing with club cars is you will have to use reverse as forward. their engines rotate counterclockwise. if you do get the engine installed, id like to see some pictures. Good luck!

[OTAlucard]

@snappy327 I Never thought about that thank you Is Reverse Gear the same ratio as forward gear?

And Nice job on the cart  The thing even has air brakes!

badass

[snappy327]

@OTAlucard The reverse gear is a lower ratio from forward. i do not know the numbers off hand. it would definitely slow you down but in turn it would give you more torque.

[herbienbrian2]

LOL! thats the most over braked thing I have ever seen!

and yes it needs a turbo!

[stokesandrew100]

@snappy327 Cool. well thanks for the info. Very nice golf cart!

[snappy327]

@stokesandrew100 Yeah this clutch is designed for big block cart engine upgrades. until recently they were difficult to get. now that more and more people are putting bigger engines in their carts, they designed a clutch with a lower engage rpm. you can get kits to adapt stock cart clutches to non stock engines but those clutches engage almost instantly and are not ideal for idling engines. yes the belt does travel the entire radius of the clutch for infinite speed variation

[stokesandrew100]

@snappy327 I just thought the clutch wouldn't engage at until a higher rpm, that kind of clutch is normally for a 2 stroke snowmobile engine but if it was meant for a 4 stroke (slightly lower rpm) engine it would work. Does the belt travel all the way to give you the same speed?

[snappy327]

@stokesandrew100 this engine tops out at 3600 rpm and the clutch is capable of handling up to 5000 rpm. most twin cylinder engines, such as honda and briggs, are factory rated for 3600 rpm and you would need to put a high perf carb kit and high rpm valve kit in to obtain up to 4500 rpm. being that the diesel is designed for torque and not speed, it would be difficult to mod it for higher rpm

[stokesandrew100]

The air brakes are the coolest thing ever! But isn't that clutch ment for much higher rpm?