How to Convert Your Electric Golf Cart to Gasoline Power

Golf carts are now widely driven in both electric-powered and gas-powered forms. Although there is wide availability of both sorts of cart on the market, it might still happen that converting one from electric to gas, if it's to be driven where electric hook-ups are difficult to access for instance, is a cheaper and more practical option than buying a new cart.

Things You'll Need

  • Owners manual, wrenches, pliers, screwdrivers, gas tank, conversion kit or, if unavailable, gas-powered cart (for spares),
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Instructions

  1. Converting your Golf Cart

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      Purchase a conversion kit for changing electric-powered carts to gas power. This will include a new gas tank, transmission and engine. If these are unavailable, an old gas-powered cart (if available) can be stripped for the necessary spares.

    • 2

      Jack up the electric cart and ensure it's secure before beginning the conversion process.

    • 3

      Remove the battery, together with the starter and other components that connect to it, as these will be unsuitable for a gas-powered cart. Refer to the owner's manual for a list of the components that will need to be changed.

    • 4

      Remove the engine and transmission, leaving the housing in place for the new components.

    • 5

      Take the transmission and engine from the conversion kit, or gas-powered cart, and fit them into the housing. Appropriate mountings will have been included in any conversion kit you use.

    • 6

      Install the new electric components, key ignition, etc. that are compatible with gas-powered carts.

    • 7

      Mount the gas tank in a position where it is safely clear of any combustible materials and easily accessible for refueling.

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      Start the engine, and check the sound and performance of the new engine before using the cart. If in doubt, consult a professional mechanic.