06-04-2015, 09:09 PM | #21 |
ΜΟΛΩΝ ΛΑΒΕ
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
After I looked at the diagram I realized Harley REALLY overcomplicated the design of the resistor components!
Almost like the parent company was trying to build a nuclear reactor in there. Oh, wait..... |
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06-05-2015, 11:09 PM | #22 | |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
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I have determined that there was excessive resistance in the 36v half of the circuit. At the charge point, I was only getting 0.9v, where it should read 36v. That explains why the charger wasn't charging. Right now I have all the wiring taken out of the cart and am cleaning each and every connection and wire terminal. I am really hoping she runs right after all this. While I have all the wiring out, I figured I'd replace the battery trays (they needed it, the PO had put license plates under the batteries!). I replaced the trays with aluminum angle. Will I have an issue since the frame is steel? I didn't think of this till after the install. I charged each of the batteries individually. All but one charged up, and the sick one is only putting out 4v. I may try to find a used one in similar condition to the rest to replace it with. That's it for now, next up is putting all the wiring back together and crossing my fingers... |
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06-05-2015, 11:10 PM | #23 |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
New tray
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06-10-2015, 06:04 PM | #24 |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
This thing has got me pulling my hair out...
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06-10-2015, 07:04 PM | #25 |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Awesome looking cart Jake!
Have you considered upgrading to a controller? It would be a lot easier to wire. |
06-10-2015, 07:26 PM | #26 |
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06-10-2015, 09:21 PM | #27 | |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
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I have, but I'm not sure I want to put that much money into it. I'm considering putting CC resistor components in it to simplify things a bit. |
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06-10-2015, 09:22 PM | #28 |
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06-16-2015, 08:29 PM | #29 |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Boy do I feel dumb.
I jumped five of my CC batteries (40v) just for the heck of it. The thing ran like a bat out of he*l. All speeds worked great. Batteries were my issue the entire time. I will be purchasing new ones soon. |
06-16-2015, 09:26 PM | #30 |
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re: 1968 Harley-Davidson DE
Seems like no matter the drive system of the age of these things most cart issues are the stupid batteries. Glad you got it figured out.
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