Planning Engine Swap

KOZ45 · 03-26-2023, 07:34 PM

Deka 426G
8" height
6-3/4" width
8-3/4" length

27.5 pounds

Battery size/series: 24/26

KOZ45 · 03-26-2023, 08:37 PM

Alot of online sources say 4g for the battery to starter and 2g for the ground

I'm only using a thin braided battery ground strap, so should I ditch both and upgrade both

trig123 · 03-26-2023, 10:17 PM

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Originally Posted by KOZ45

I'm currently using the stock ezgo cable that is 6G

Positive Cable to the starter

https://gcartparts.com/product/6-gauge-wire-assembly-24

Should I upgrade the battery and positive cable?

Wouldn't be a bad idea to install a new 4 gauge though. Have your battery checked. You probably need one is my guess. The braided ground cable that came with your MPT 1200 is sort of small for your engine now. I might add one a little larger. I want to hear this thing run and watch it take off lol

Cartmaster · 03-26-2023, 10:37 PM

I guess the battery is pretty much dead now if it drops to 5 volts on crank. Might recover a bit with a charge, but I doubt it. Go with trigs recommendations on the cables if you think it needs it too. Come on, we've been waiting a long time for this to be done lol.

KOZ45 · 03-27-2023, 05:09 AM

I ordered 4g negative and positive cables

I'm charging the battery from my riding mower, that has a 22hp engine, as a test to see if it will start this 18hp engine

KOZ45 · 03-27-2023, 07:22 AM

If I do need a new battery, I'm going with an automotive battery and not a smaller golf cart lawn tractor style

KOZ45 · 03-27-2023, 07:08 PM

Group size 26 and Group size 34 both have good numbers with a somewhat similar size to my current 426G

KOZ45 · 03-28-2023, 07:51 AM

Lawn mower battery is charging, going to swap batteries first and see.

Then, going to install new thicker cables and see what happens

Then, if nothing works I'll leave the thicker cables installed and buy a new, larger battery

KOZ45 · 03-30-2023, 08:57 PM

Lawn mower battery charged up overnight on the trickle charger

It started the engine fine. I guess the old battery was bad!

Time to shop for a new battery

What's the best option for the pride, normal flooded wet cell or a deep cycle marine?

KOZ45 · 03-30-2023, 08:58 PM

New 4g cable are nice and will definitely help

03-26-2023, 07:34 PM	#361
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap Deka 426G 8" height 6-3/4" width 8-3/4" length 27.5 pounds Battery size/series: 24/26

03-26-2023, 08:37 PM	#362
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap Alot of online sources say 4g for the battery to starter and 2g for the ground I'm only using a thin braided battery ground strap, so should I ditch both and upgrade both

03-26-2023, 10:37 PM	#364
Cartmaster British born Nincompoop Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: United Kingdom Posts: 2,258	Re: Planning Engine Swap I guess the battery is pretty much dead now if it drops to 5 volts on crank. Might recover a bit with a charge, but I doubt it. Go with trigs recommendations on the cables if you think it needs it too. Come on, we've been waiting a long time for this to be done lol.

03-27-2023, 05:09 AM	#365
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap I ordered 4g negative and positive cables I'm charging the battery from my riding mower, that has a 22hp engine, as a test to see if it will start this 18hp engine

03-27-2023, 07:22 AM	#366
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap If I do need a new battery, I'm going with an automotive battery and not a smaller golf cart lawn tractor style

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03-27-2023, 07:08 PM	#367
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap Group size 26 and Group size 34 both have good numbers with a somewhat similar size to my current 426G

03-28-2023, 07:51 AM	#368
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap Lawn mower battery is charging, going to swap batteries first and see. Then, going to install new thicker cables and see what happens Then, if nothing works I'll leave the thicker cables installed and buy a new, larger battery

03-30-2023, 08:57 PM	#369
KOZ45 Gone Wild Join Date: Nov 2021 Location: NW Indiana Posts: 555	Re: Planning Engine Swap Lawn mower battery charged up overnight on the trickle charger It started the engine fine. I guess the old battery was bad! Time to shop for a new battery What's the best option for the pride, normal flooded wet cell or a deep cycle marine?

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