Using reverse for downhill brake assist

[Fairtax4me]

Moving parts aren’t the only parts that can fail.

A stalled armature will overheat at the commutator bars that are in contact with the brushes, and will overheat the windings that run along the length of the armature. If severe enough the commutator bars will warp or melt. The windings can melt and burn similar to how a wire or wrench shorted across a battery will.

https://plumquick.com/bandit-electri...or-temperature
Scroll down to the Motor Temperature section that has pictures of motor failures.

[BigOL3]

Originally Posted by LukeL

What doesn’t have moving parts? Because the motor sure does!

Oh, I have never been inside an electric motor.

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[BigOL3]

Originally Posted by DaveTM

Any? Do you mean you have tried several?



I installed a Plowman's and it's been working like a dream.,

No, not tried, just read about some that had many problems. I will look up Plowman.

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[BigOL3]

Thanks for all the good info fellas.

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[DaveTM]

Originally Posted by BigOL3

No, not tried, just read about some that had many problems. I will look up Plowman.

Here's the Plowman's LTD Slip differential video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzNPO1IJFeY

[BigOL3]

Originally Posted by DaveTM

Here's the Plowman's LTD Slip differential video:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TzNPO1IJFeY

They do NOT make them for CC, only Yamaha and some EZ.

[BBBHC]

DIYgolfcart.com has a listing for 1986 and up Limited slip for CCs. Listing shows out of stock and there are no reviews on it. Wonder if that is a discontinued product I have heard about before? Maybe they just have not removed the listing. Might be worth a call. I'd be interested to hear.

[Htownblue]

I sure hope the OP takes the advice here. I also hope he’s not trolling this board. I also hope he adjusts his brakes and drum shoe positioning to help compensate for the steep downhill slopes. Otherwise he’s facing a ticking problem time bomb.

[BigOL3]

Originally Posted by Htownblue

I sure hope the OP takes the advice here. I also hope he’s not trolling this board. I also hope he adjusts his brakes and drum shoe positioning to help compensate for the steep downhill slopes. Otherwise he’s facing a ticking problem time bomb.

WTH would I be trolling the board? Yes, will be working on brakes, but also like to know the 'why' of things, not simply 'just do it'.

[Mooncarter]

Picture it this way Bigol3. If you put your car or truck in reverse while going down a hill, something is going to blow all to hell. Same thing with a cart.