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Ok so this project has been on my back burner for almost 2 years. I straightened up the yard yesterday and decided that since I had some open floor space in the shop, it was time to bring this project to the top of the list.
I'm starting out with an older Yamaha G16 golf cart that has no engine. I have a set of new rolling stock from a Suzuki King Quad, and a brand new 18HP Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel engine. This won't be a quick project and weeks may turn into months but I would like to have it finished before July so bear with me as it might take me a little while to get it all done.
After staring at all the parts for a little while I am starting to formulate a plan. First off I will have to modify the axle flanges and spindles to accommodate the bolt pattern for the ATV wheels as well as a way to compensate for the change in offset.
I'll need to design and fabricate a suspension lift and possibly a body lift to allow for the taller rolling stock.
The engine is quite tall and I'll have to figure a way to make it fit in the space under the seat. I'll also have to find a place to mount a radiator and electric fan along with all the associated piping to keep the engine cool. Electrical system, fuel system, clutch, the list keeps getting longer the more I think about it.
It should be a fun project and I should have a pretty unique and cool cart when its done. Feel free to make suggestions along the way, it's good to have another set of eyes to see things from a different angle.
I'm starting out with an older Yamaha G16 golf cart that has no engine. I have a set of new rolling stock from a Suzuki King Quad, and a brand new 18HP Yanmar 3 cylinder diesel engine. This won't be a quick project and weeks may turn into months but I would like to have it finished before July so bear with me as it might take me a little while to get it all done.
After staring at all the parts for a little while I am starting to formulate a plan. First off I will have to modify the axle flanges and spindles to accommodate the bolt pattern for the ATV wheels as well as a way to compensate for the change in offset.
I'll need to design and fabricate a suspension lift and possibly a body lift to allow for the taller rolling stock.
The engine is quite tall and I'll have to figure a way to make it fit in the space under the seat. I'll also have to find a place to mount a radiator and electric fan along with all the associated piping to keep the engine cool. Electrical system, fuel system, clutch, the list keeps getting longer the more I think about it.
It should be a fun project and I should have a pretty unique and cool cart when its done. Feel free to make suggestions along the way, it's good to have another set of eyes to see things from a different angle.