easy fix on a golf cart

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...ttery-Charger/

Here;'s what is interesting, besides the trivial repair.

I got this cart for next to nothing in a scrap metal purchase.

The company where I got this cart, originally bought it for its
founder. He was 88 years old and spent all his time at the factory,
running around it, overseeing everything, as founders are wont to do.

Then he got paralyzed and that is when they bought the golf cart for
him, so that he could continue to run around the factory. He used it
for 6 months.

The interesting thing is that 6 months later, he somehow got
un-paralyzed, stopped using the golf cart, and continued walking
around the factory on foot.

The cart sat unused and eventually they realized that it would not
charge, it sat abandoned for longer time, and then I bought it with
scrap metal.

The fix was to recrimp a wire.

i

On Sun, 24 Apr 2016 09:08:12 -0500, Ignoramus7945
wrote:

easy fix on a golf cart

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...ttery-Charger/

Here;'s what is interesting, besides the trivial repair.

I got this cart for next to nothing in a scrap metal purchase.

The company where I got this cart, originally bought it for its
founder. He was 88 years old and spent all his time at the factory,
running around it, overseeing everything, as founders are wont to do.

Then he got paralyzed and that is when they bought the golf cart for
him, so that he could continue to run around the factory. He used it
for 6 months.

The interesting thing is that 6 months later, he somehow got
un-paralyzed, stopped using the golf cart, and continued walking
around the factory on foot.

The cart sat unused and eventually they realized that it would not
charge, it sat abandoned for longer time, and then I bought it with
scrap metal.

The fix was to recrimp a wire.

i

Nice job! Nice cart too! Going to hang on to it?

On 2016-04-24, Gunner Asch wrote:
On Sun, 24 Apr 2016 09:08:12 -0500, Ignoramus7945
wrote:

easy fix on a golf cart

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...ttery-Charger/

Here;'s what is interesting, besides the trivial repair.

I got this cart for next to nothing in a scrap metal purchase.

The company where I got this cart, originally bought it for its
founder. He was 88 years old and spent all his time at the factory,
running around it, overseeing everything, as founders are wont to do.

Then he got paralyzed and that is when they bought the golf cart for
him, so that he could continue to run around the factory. He used it
for 6 months.

The interesting thing is that 6 months later, he somehow got
un-paralyzed, stopped using the golf cart, and continued walking
around the factory on foot.

The cart sat unused and eventually they realized that it would not
charge, it sat abandoned for longer time, and then I bought it with
scrap metal.

The fix was to recrimp a wire.

i

Nice job! Nice cart too! Going to hang on to it?


No, I will sell it, for sure, but I will let my kids drive it until it
sells it. Both the 10 year old as well as 14 year old love it. Plus
the 14 year old needs to practice driving, like backing up etc.

On Sun, 24 Apr 2016 09:08:12 -0500, Ignoramus7945
wrote:

easy fix on a golf cart

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...ttery-Charger/

Here;'s what is interesting, besides the trivial repair.

I got this cart for next to nothing in a scrap metal purchase.

The company where I got this cart, originally bought it for its
founder. He was 88 years old and spent all his time at the factory,
running around it, overseeing everything, as founders are wont to do.

Then he got paralyzed and that is when they bought the golf cart for
him, so that he could continue to run around the factory. He used it
for 6 months.

The interesting thing is that 6 months later, he somehow got
un-paralyzed, stopped using the golf cart, and continued walking
around the factory on foot.

The cart sat unused and eventually they realized that it would not
charge, it sat abandoned for longer time, and then I bought it with
scrap metal.

The fix was to recrimp a wire.

Ayup. We're lucky guys. I had to replace a battery cable to fix the
one I was given. It wouldn't charge, either, for some reason. g

Looking at that wire, though, it looks like it was eaten more by
corrosion than heat. Once it corroded down thin enough, it overheated
and broke, I'll bet. I wouldn't worry about the relay. Let the kids
run it down a few times and I'll bet the relay doesn't give you any
trouble while you recharge.

--
If you want to make your dreams come true,
the first thing you have to do is wake up!
--anon

On Sunday, April 24, 2016 at 10:08:14 AM UTC-4, Ignoramus7945 wrote:
easy fix on a golf cart

https://www.machinerymoverschicago.c...ttery-Charger/

Here;'s what is interesting, besides the trivial repair.

I got this cart for next to nothing in a scrap metal purchase.

The company where I got this cart, originally bought it for its
founder. He was 88 years old and spent all his time at the factory,
running around it, overseeing everything, as founders are wont to do.

Then he got paralyzed and that is when they bought the golf cart for
him, so that he could continue to run around the factory. He used it
for 6 months.

The interesting thing is that 6 months later, he somehow got
un-paralyzed, stopped using the golf cart, and continued walking
around the factory on foot.

The cart sat unused and eventually they realized that it would not
charge, it sat abandoned for longer time, and then I bought it with
scrap metal.

The fix was to recrimp a wire.

i

A couple of days ago, I said to the wife that we ought to get a new tv/computer monitor for the guestroom / office. Later that same day, I was dropping off a bunch of junk at the electroncs recycling in town, and there in the dumpster was a 24" 1080p flatscreen tv. It followed me home and all that was wrong with it is the HDMI connector (which I don't need) doesn't work. Score one for the good guys.

In the same trip, I also got a fully healthy razor scooter (will go to needy kids) and an electric scooter that needs a new battery (will go to kids after I "fix" it.

On Monday, April 25, 2016 at 9:25:04 AM UTC-4, rangerssuck wrote:


A couple of days ago, I said to the wife that we ought to get a new tv/computer monitor for the guestroom / office. Later that same day, I was dropping off a bunch of junk at the electroncs recycling in town, and there in the dumpster was a 24" 1080p flatscreen tv. It followed me home and all that was wrong with it is the HDMI connector (which I don't need) doesn't work. Score one for the good guys.

Good to see others finding treasures.

My last find was a go kart at the scrap yard. Needs an engine and centrifugal clutch and will not be long before it needs tires. And not free. 98 lbs $25.

Dan