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[Fluke]

I was recently given a "Golf Cart" rear axle and want to build a three wheeler neighborhood cart for my Grand-Sons. I need help finding out what I got. It looks like an automobile differential with the pinion shaft oriented like an automobile too. It has what looks like a snowmobile centrifugal clutch mounted on the pinion stub.

Without a picture, what could you tell me about it?

Thanks in advance.

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I think I have seen what you describe. Might even be a Dana. However- are you sure it's a centrifugal clutch? I'm pretty reasonable sure it's the driven portion of a CVT. Pics would really help.

Generally, golf cart axles are geared too low for use on a go kart. However- it may well be okay if the kids are young.

 

[Fluke]

Pic's uploaded.

Let me know what you think.

Thanks

 

[Doc Sprocket]

Yes- I think exactly what I said above. The pictures are exactly what I pictured.

 

[exenos]

Toystory's definitely dead on with that being a driven from a cvt. Take a measurement across the top of the driven

 

[Fluke]

I took the unit off the pinion and measured the stub, it is a 3/4" splined stub I would like to join this with a 10 horse Briggs & Stratton horizontal engine. Could anyone steer me in the right direction to search for the correct drive unit?
Or better yet: Can anyone tell me what year and Mfg. used this type rear end?

Thanks.

 

[jamyers]

Are there ANY markings ANYWHERE on it?
I don't know golf-carts, but automotive axles are often stamped on the axle tubes...

 

[Doc Sprocket]

I suspect it may be a Dana. Clean it thoroughly, and look for identifying markings. Also, take a good, clear picture of the cover from straight on. Often, the shape of the cover and bolt count are used to ID pumpkins.

 

[Fluke]

I've been looking at CVT units on eBay and noticed they all seem to have sprockets included in the kit. Anyone happen to know why the sprockets would be included? Could I just buy a driving hub to fit my engine shaft and buy a driven hub to fit my pinion shaft and then buy a belt to fit? Or are the belt sizes limited?

You are correct about ID'ing the differential and going with OEM parts.

 

[Fluke]

I went out to the shop which is a little cool today and wire brushed the pumpkin which has 10 bolts by the way. The only marking was on the rubber filler cap and that said "Spicer" on it.

 

[jamyers]

There's this page for id-ing Dana/Spicer automotive axles, I'd hope Dana/Spicer marked their golf-cart axles the same way.

http://www.nationwideparts.com/differentials.htm

 

[landuse]

I've been looking at CVT units on eBay and noticed they all seem to have sprockets included in the kit. Anyone happen to know why the sprockets would be included? Could I just buy a driving hub to fit my engine shaft and buy a driven hub to fit my pinion shaft and then buy a belt to fit? Or are the belt sizes limited?

You are correct about ID'ing the differential and going with OEM parts.

TC's come with a sprocket. You cannot use the TC if you don't have one. You still need one to run your chain from the CVT to the axle sprocket.

Have a look at a couple of pics of how they work, and you will get the idea

 

[jamyers]

You could try and find the correct golf-cart CVT Driver unit, or if you use a karting CVT you could use a really short chain from the CVT sprocket to a same-size sprocket bolted somehow to the axle pinion.