Awesome!!! I’m gonna have to built me one like this. Thanks for the info. It’s nice to see 3 generations working together. We don’t see this that often anymore. Reminds me of the old times. Thanks.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Raul Lopez thanks and good luck on your project.

Nice job! A LOT better job than most Ive seen on you tube.I'll bet your Mom and Dad love it!

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Dave thank you!

Great job, Steve!!! Incredible work!!!

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

You great job! Thx your the best!

Great video, thinking about doing this for my Dad. Thanks!

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Jordan R well good luck! I hope it turns out good for you.

Great job on the engineering guys, good work.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Tim Mosley thank you very much

Hey bud great build I am currently doing the exact same build. Can you give me a link to the belt you used and what was the centre to centre measurement on the cvt. Ps I am from South Africa it difficult to find the correct belts and parts. Did you make the motor plate?

About to embark on this same thing with a Yamaha Electric cart that needs batteries replaced... I got all the bits purchased for less than batteries would have cost by quite a bit! Thanks for sharing, the existing reduction in the rear axle looks fine for a 1:1 ratio!

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a good plan! Good luck.

Great video. Waiting on the one where you choose the correct sprockets. 👍

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Jim Tonelli 40 series chain and sprockets or a gear change? Because we are sticking with this gearing

My wife made me buy a golf cart that supposedly had new batteries. Got it home and the batteries died right away. This conversion seems like the way to go. Would have been an even better video if it was 30 minutes long with some more detail. But thanks for the inspiration.

hey stevie I was your 10,000 view on this video keep the good work up

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

diamonback dude thx Justin!

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Will do thanks!

Awesome!!! Great golfcart has made...

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Adi Syamsulfallah thanks!

Very nice job,I have one like yours.Thank you for your video.

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

You bet good luck

That’s a nice build. I hope that your parents get to enjoy this cart for many years.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

roverdad thank you! They are putting plenty of miles on already

@camilodj8628

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 I'am working in a project like this one. I watch the video and saw that the plate that hold the motor is welded to the rear axle. I understand this part, but my question is about the other side of the plate..How did you install it ?...is welded to the frame?.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

@@camilodj8628 yes it is. It’s not ideal it would be better to use heim joints to the frame.

@camilodj8628

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 Thanks...I will keep in mind.

Great learning for that boy…thanks dad!

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! He’s a great kid and way smarter than I was!

Congratulations on a successful build! My grandson and myself are about start an electric to gas conversion. I also was gifted a 48V cart with 8 deader than dead batteries. I had no idea how much batteries had gone up in price! So with that in mind, coupled with wanting mo power, well gas it is! We’ve got frame rust to contend with also. Our cart lived in Bolivar, Texas, at the beach. So rust rust rust! I’ve been pondering whether or not to do a complete axle swap, with an new axle assembly and engine tray mounted to a new swing arm frame or not, but man those $$$ are piling up! I was wondering how you managed the chain tension with your engine/transmission on a rigid frame mount going to a spring mounted axle. Thanks for sharing.

@generalprinciple5921

6 ай бұрын

I just copied a gas cart style engine tray and you also can build a spring loaded chain tensioner like a motorcycle if you feel the need to. Good luck.

Great video! Is there any way you could leave a list of parts you used? I’m trying to start a project and have little knowledge so would be great help thanks!

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Honda, predictor or lifan electric start 5-6.5 hp motor an EBay forward/reverse box and a comet/EBay 30 series torque converter. Hope this helps!

Fantastic.

That’s a full rebuild, then some. Good on you all for taking the time to take care of your mom

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

Well….. she taught me how to shoot,rope and ride so… you know!

What did you use to put onto the stock axle shaft to hook the chain to? I didn't catch that part.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Superior Auto Flips I turned the shaft of the electric motor down on a lathe to accept the sprocket and then cut a key way into it.

Good choice of music.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I like it but they beat me up for using it.

Do you have a parts list you used.. like clutches and reverse box.. I have a family heirloom cart just like that one you have

@generalprinciple5921

9 ай бұрын

Sorry for the late response. Lifan 6.5 hp electric start engine (predictor or Honda .their all Honda copies) the reverse box I got EBay 2, 10 tooth sprockets and a 30 series torque converter from EBay as well. I think that’s the majority of it. Good luck!

Hello cool build....question how did u mate the transmission to the tonque converter due to different shaft size ...eng 3/4 shaft torque converter 5/8 size shaft

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Steve Heiser there is a sprocket on the torque converter and one on the transmission. Good luck

Where did you get the CVT belt and what size is it ? Nice build 👍

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

John's Garage Mr Handy Man thanks. The belt came with the CVT kit. The belt # is 66808R

Did you just weld the front of the engine plate to the cross member there or is it hinged some how? I'm going through this same process with a golf cart for my grandma and I'm having a bit of trouble figuring some things out.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Marlie Griffin I used pipe/spacers and bolts, but heim joints are probably a little better.

Should have thrown a Briggs Vanguard V-Twin in there. 16HP is pretty solid.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Truth Keeper Films I would agree except for 81 year olds driving it around

@IPGAuto

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 Ah, makes sense ;) great work

Hello I’m building the same thing. How does the chain stay right when the suspension moves?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

jake reardon the engine plate hinges in the front and is welded firm (goes up and down) with the axle in the rear. So the chain does not move. You can use heim joints in the front which is best.

hey stevie this is justin im your 100 subscriber

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

diamonback dude hi! Yay! Thanks!

All is great but one thing I am missing. Where the chain is coming off transmission to rear axle. Is there a sprocket, I can't see it? If so, what is it & size?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Yes I did put a sprocket on the axle . I used #40 chain and a 10 tooth sprocket. I hope it helps.

Where did you get the driven clutch on your transmission? I've got the same transmission and having a tuff time finding this -- it is a 5/8" diameter shaft.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Larry Ward I got it on eBay. Series 30 go kart torque converter CVT

Can you post whete you sourced the cvt transmission? I'm assuming the engine is from harborfreight?

@generalprinciple5921

Ай бұрын

Yes sir it was eBay but all that is in the video I believe.

I bought a 1996 club car ds, removed everything and put Ina harbor freight 420cc and put in all the mods needed to fit under the seat. How and what accelerator cable did you use to connect to the gas pedal and make it work, need help with that, thanks, any information and pics is greatly appreciated.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Tarzan Mukai I used a universal bicycle brake cable for the throttle cable and cut it to fit then hooked it to the throttle lever on my Lifan 212. It should mount similarly on yours. Hope this helps.

Nice cart

Anyway you could link all the products you used in this project? The motor, transmission/clutch, shift box, and chain, sprocket? If possible.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Weeeell.. it’s a Lifan 6hp electric start engine (Honda copy) eBay CVT/ transmission and eBay forward reverse gear box. Hope this helps!

great video

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Herbasaurus thanks

@hebrewisraeliteyahco3394

4 жыл бұрын

Nicy

Would you consider selling the KDX? What year is it 86 87?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Nel sorry not for sale. I have two 87’s. I love those bikes

Ive been doing research lately , wondering about the safety factor with those exhaust so close to the gas tank ?

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

I understand your concern but we just tried to route it in a safe direction.

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

We did pipe it out the back.

Hi mate, Just wondering you wouldn't happen to know what the diff ratio is? I've just completed a conversion using a gy6 engine and I'm having trouble with sprocket sizes. Stock golf kart diff is 12.5:1 Thanks

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Man I’m really sorry I just don’t have any idea.

So under 500 is that the motor, reversing box, and trans? Just curious because I have an electric id love to switch over

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Jason Hunter yes! You do have to shop around a bit. We got the motor with electric start from Walmart.com and the reverse box and CVT/trans from ebay

Did you have to reverse the rear axle for the engine to turn it the right direction?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

No sir . It ended up going the right direction.

Nice job

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

rlachermeier thank you

Good job on the engine conversion.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Jack LaBloom thank you!

@yawadah1

4 жыл бұрын

Great job I've got 2 golf cart wanting to convert to gas can I get want you purchase and where . So how long did it take thanks David

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

yawadah1 I bought the engine on Walmart.com for $169.52 horizontal shaft Lifan with electric start. I bought the 30 series 10 tooth torque converter on eBay for $51.10 and the go kart reverse box on eBay for $117.87. It took me a little less than 2 weeks to do the build in my spare time. Hope that helps.

@MrBobrossftw

4 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 should have put a little 1 cylinder kabota diesel on this and had a running theme! lolol maybe kabota would sponsor you jk

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Anthony Bair since this was for my folks I just kept it more straight forward. I have a few d662 kubotas, one for a standby generator, the other for a small 4x4 buggy. Can’t give away my good stuff to my folks LOL

Do you need to add anything to the area where the electric motor came out?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Mr Ron you have to cut the shaft out of the electric motor, drill and tap and use it for the rear sprocket to go on to.

How is the forward reverse gearbox holding up?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Nick Jones working fine!👍🏼

any problems with weldind the engine mount plate to the axle?

@generalprinciple5921

2 жыл бұрын

Sorry I didn’t see your message. No real problems but I should have rubber mounted the motor.

But what's the reverse box out of? Or where'd it come from?

@generalprinciple5921

Жыл бұрын

I got from eBay.

What is the make & model of the reverse box?

@generalprinciple5921

9 ай бұрын

Weeeell…. it’s been too long to remember but I do remember I got it on eBay.

What size drive belt did you use. I have the very same set up But Can't find the size of belt and where you got the belt. This would be awesome if you can tell me the size and lenght of the belt. and the number on the belt size. Thank you .

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I look into it

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

I’ll

Love the video man, like the other guy awhile back said, I watched the other guy build one without reverse. He also used a torque converter instead of the cvt. I’m struggling trying to plan my build out (almost identical to yours) using a torque converter and gear box with the limited space. Where did you get the 3/4 cvt?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Colton Zizelman I got it on eBay. It’s a series 30 Comet copy

@coltonzizelman2440

4 жыл бұрын

General Principle so I assume I need to get two, one for the motor and one for the gear box for a belt instead of a chain from a torque converter to the box?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Colton Zizelman no. Torque converter/cvt from motor to gear box and chain drive from gear box to axle

@coltonzizelman2440

4 жыл бұрын

General Principle the only gear box I’m finding/can afford only has the keyed shaft for a sprocket. Also I guess I’m still not understanding how the cvt works compared to a two pulley torque converter

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Colton Zizelman you do need a two pulley CVT. That should go to a keyed shaft on the gearbox. From the gearbox via chain and sprocket for the rear end. Mine was like $50-60 on eBay. BTW what is the horse power of your engine? Your CVT needs to fit the size of your engine

I would like to do that to my golf cart could u help

I’m building going from electric to a gas engine on my golf cart, I want to run headlights and tail lights, what’s the best way as far as keeping battery charged?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

henry gibson get a motor that has electric start and a charging coil/alternator and that should do really good for you. Good luck I hope this helps!

@badmudderrutters7460

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 I really don't like to ask people how much their awesome work cost but I have to do this for an elderly friend, could you please give me a ruff estimate on all the parts? Thank you very much.

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

@@badmudderrutters7460 I built my adapter plate and got good deal the engine but with all said and done you could have around $2800 in it pretty easy in motor, clutch, adapter, machine work and turbo alone.

@badmudderrutters7460

3 жыл бұрын

@@generalprinciple5921 WOW! Thank you very much for the reply, he may want to consider an electric scooter.😂

How fast is your cart? Does it have enough torque?

@generalprinciple5921

3 жыл бұрын

Maybe 10-15 Moho kept it slow for my 81 year old mother.

Did you finalize the ratio of one to one??

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Andrew Darbyshire I know the forward/reverse gear box was not quite 1:1, but I did leave the sprockets on the chain 1:1 going in to the rear end.

Do you think it could pull a light 5x8 utility trailer

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

ATV Abuse yes I believe it would.

@atvabuse5738

4 жыл бұрын

General Principle thanks for the help was looking to do this but didn’t know if I could get away with a 212 since 420’s cost a lot more, going to use for doing landscaping work and would need to pull the trailer which ways about 100-150 pounds with hopefully about 3-400 pounds max with equipment and materials

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

ATV Abuse well I hope it helps. That is a lot of weight but you could change the gear ratio. Good luck

What's the year and make of that cart?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Scott Jackson all I know is that it is a club car. Sorry. Not sure if the year.

Did you use a solenoid?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Phillip Riggs the first thing that comes to my mind about your question is a starter solenoid, and yes there was one on the starter. I’m trying to think of what else you could be referring to. Let me know if I didn’t answer you

What’s top speed for the Predator setup?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Styer with the gearing I have in it right now, I would say close to 20mph.

@ericstyer2890

4 жыл бұрын

I watched another by Keyfarm who basically says his is about the same. He didn’t have the F-N-R gearbox like yours which is a dealbreaker. Kind of hard to Fred Flintstone a golf cart in reverse. I’m picking up a 4 seater Marathon tomorrow and am disappointed to learn their top speeds are only 13mph hence the video research into your project. Nice work

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Eric Styer you can change the gear ratios with the chain drive coming out of the F-N-R box. I just used 10 on the front and 10 on the back which is 1:1. I only guesstimated on the speed. You can change it by altering the sprocket sizes. Good luck!

Awesome build. I want to do that but I don't know what all I need and my axle is different from yours. My electric motor bolts to the rear end like a drive shaft on a truck.

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Nick Wren well.... You might have to get creative for sure but, just use your imagination and don’t give up! Good luck.

But why tho Electric is so easy to take care of gas you have to go to gas stations electric plug it in I guess gas has no wait time to ride again and

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Wise One electric is completely impractical for me. We cover a lot of ground... grass, hills. Gas and go

where was did you order your gearbox?

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Chris Jordan got it off eBay $117.87 go cart gear box 10 tooth. It shifts really nice. Like it a lot.

I actually made very similar setup at the beginning of the year. (2019) i had a Club Car DS, aluminium frame which didn't make things easy. Found a go kart shop that sold the forward reverse gearboxes, but also had a fabricated engine mount that would accommodate the gearbox. It raised the engine about 2 inches, which didn't help. but I made it work. It was way too much work and the cost was stupid. I wouldn't recommend this. But it definitely was an experience. Here is a link to the engine mount. www.geminikarts.co.uk/product/f-n-r-gearbox-engine-mount/

@generalprinciple5921

4 жыл бұрын

Garrath Mckinley Thanks! I have had this done for a little while now. Mine wasn’t too bad thankfully.