Club Car Precedent Golf Car Golf Cart Specs (2008)

For the Club Car Precedent Golf Car Golf Cart (2008), typical gasoline battery clamp torque comes in at 144 in-lb (16 N·m). The listed electric battery hold-down torque for 12-volt batteries is 72 in-lb (8.1 N·m).
Specification profile

Golf Cart • 2008

Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 12-volt Batteries: 72 in-lb (8.1 N·m)Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 8-volt Batteries: 106 in-lb (12 N·m)Electric Battery Terminal Torque: 110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)Gasoline Battery Clamp Torque: 144 in-lb (16 N·m)
72 in-lb (8.1 N·m)Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 12-volt Batteries
106 in-lb (12 N·m)Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 8-volt Batteries
110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)Electric Battery Terminal Torque
144 in-lb (16 N·m)Gasoline Battery Clamp Torque
80 in-lb (9 N·m)Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque
No more than four personsFour-passenger Capacity
Automatic, variable-speed, dry typeTorque Converter
High-gloss molded-in colorBody Finish
Visual overview

Key measurements

Torque

Published torque figures shown together.

Gasoline Battery Clamp Torque144 in-lb (16 N·m)
Electric Battery Terminal Torque110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 8-volt Batteries106 in-lb (12 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque80 in-lb (9 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 12-volt Batteries72 in-lb (8.1 N·m)

Related measurements

Additional published measurements that share the same unit.

Gasoline Battery Clamp Torque144 in-lb (16 N·m)
Electric Battery Terminal Torque110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 8-volt Batteries106 in-lb (12 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque80 in-lb (9 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 12-volt Batteries72 in-lb (8.1 N·m)
Overview

Model information

Manufacturer Club Car
Model Precedent Golf Car
Category Golf Cart
Model year / production 2008
Full specifications

Technical details

Performance

Torque ConverterAutomatic, variable-speed, dry type
Electric Battery Terminal Torque110 in-lb (12.4 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Clamp Torque144 in-lb (16 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 12-volt Batteries72 in-lb (8.1 N·m)
Electric Battery Hold-down Torque For 8-volt Batteries106 in-lb (12 N·m)
Gasoline Battery Terminal Torque80 in-lb (9 N·m)

Capacity & weight

Fuel SystemSide-draft carburetor with float bowl, fixed jets, fuel filters, and impulse fuel pump
Four-passenger CapacityNo more than four persons

Engine & drivetrain

Drive MotorElectric vehicle: direct drive, 48 volts DC, shunt-wound, 3.1 hp
Gasoline Engine4-cycle OHV, 351 cc, 11.5 maximum HP at 3600 RPM, single-cylinder, air-cooled, with pressure lubrication system

Setup & fitment

Tires18 x 8.5 – 8 tubeless, 4 ply rated

Other specifications

IgnitionTransistor electronic ignition with electronic RPM limiter
BrakesDual rear wheel self-adjusting brakes with cast iron drums and single brake pedal with automatic-release park brake
SteeringSelf-adjusting rack and pinion
SuspensionFront and rear tapered mono-leaf springs with dual hydraulic shocks
GovernorAutomatic ground-speed sensing, internally geared in unitized transaxle
Charger Extension CordThree-wire No. 12 AWG or No. 14 British Standard Wire Gauge, no more than 12 feet (3.7 m)
Charger Branch CircuitDedicated 15 or 20 ampere separately protected single-phase branch circuit
Frame and ChassisAluminum and composite
Gasoline Battery Voltage12 volts
Electric Battery TypeHigh capacity, deep cycle
Electric TransaxleDouble reduction helical gear with 12.3:1 direct drive axle
Electric System Voltage48 volts DC
Electric ChargerAutomatic, 48-volt; UL and CSA listed
Gasoline TransaxleFully synchronized forward and reverse with neutral and reduced speed reverse; 11.8:1 forward, 17.1:1 reverse
Gasoline Electrical System12 volt, 500 cca at 0 °F (-17.8 °C), 650 at 32 °F (0 °C), 105-minute reserve capacity and 35-amp charging capacity
Front and Rear BodyDupont Surlyn Reflections
Body FinishHigh-gloss molded-in color
Electric Battery Warning ThresholdBelow 48 volts with no load
Electric Battery Discharge WarningLess than 25% of rated capacity
Charger Automatic Shutoff Limit16 hours of operation

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