Name that twist lock

[rslaback]

I bought a vintage golf cart recently and I would like to utilize the original mounted charger in it. The charger uses a twist lock cord and I would like to change the cord receptacle but I cannot seem to identify it as a standard NEMA. The key difference is that it does not have any L shaped terminals, just two large and one small curved terminals.

Anyone ever seen anything like this? Based on the male connector it is a 125v 15amp cord.

 

[DaveAndStuff]

Pretty sure I have seen them on old carnival ride lights.

 

[wyliesdiesels]

no markings or labels anywhere?

 

[rslaback]

no markings or labels anywhere?

nope

 

[DaveAndStuff]

Why not just buy an up-to-date motor-base receptacle?

 

[wyliesdiesels]

L9 is 600vac. wrong inlet

 

[rslaback]

Why not just buy an up-to-date motor-base receptacle?

Oh ****. Did I accidentally type "suggest a retrofit for me" when I meant to type "name that twist lock?"

 

[DaveAndStuff]

Oh ****. Did I accidentally type "suggest a retrofit for me" when I meant to type "name that twist lock?"

I'm sorry, I thought you wanted to replace the receptacle.

As I remember, those old bakelite plugs are easy to fix.

 

[dave*99]

This is a Non-NEMA plug
This should be the receptacle, the link works but I don't know why it has this label.

Whoops, we couldn't find that.

This is a 7565C

 

[theoldwizard1]

Looks like an L6-20 to me.

 

[dave*99]

The key difference is that it does not have any L shaped terminals, just two large and one small curved terminals.

Looks like an L6-20 to me.

L6-20 has an L shaped terminal, so it's definitely not that.

Here they are side by side

 

[DaveAndStuff]

You can grind the tang off and make them work if they are the right diameter and wide enough

 

[Norcal]

You can grind the tang off and make them work if they are the right diameter and wide enough

You can stick your fingers in a washing machine wringer too but neither idea is wise.

 

[theoldwizard1]

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[dave*99]

if I am understanding correctly, you want to change the receptacle? why does it matter what the original is ?

I believe he wants to replace it with original type. Let’s see if the OP responds.

 

[The Cobbler]

I believe he wants to replace it with original type. Let’s see if the OP responds.

I get it, I deleted my post . probably he wants to keep the male on the cart itself, and replace the female .
but it might be easier & cheaper to just replace both ...

 

[The Cobbler]

thread cleaned up . derogatory post removed . seems to be a growing trend.
guilty party has earned a short vacation to think about their posting style

 

[BillK]

I bought a vintage golf cart recently and I would like to utilize the original mounted charger in it. The charger uses a twist lock cord and I would like to change the cord receptacle but I cannot seem to identify it as a standard NEMA. The key difference is that it does not have any L shaped terminals, just two large and one small curved terminals.

Anyone ever seen anything like this? Based on the male connector it is a 125v 15amp cord.

Can you post a picture of the Male connector ?

 

[tyromeo55]

Look at a Leviton or Hubbll 7582

 

[dave*99]

Look at a Leviton or Hubbll 7582

Not for a cord end though.

 

[tyromeo55]

Not for a cord end though.

I just said look at it. for visual reference.... it mates to the 7567 you posted (correctly I think).

 

[mikedodge]

Non nema makes it harder especially when you don't know the actually amperage it it. A lot of those look the same but the diameter of the circle of prongs and the placement of the prongs themselves are a bit different. See if you can fond somewhere on Hubbell's website that shows the dimensions of the prong circle diameter and placement.
I wanted to get a new plug to use for something with my twist lock outlet and I had to use the chart to get some numbers and try a couple before finding the matching one.

 

[rslaback]

I believe he wants to replace it with original type. Let’s see if the OP responds.

That is correct. I like to change as little as possible, especially on vintage stuff. The cord end is a candidate for change because I have never considered that style of cord cinch to be safe, the case is missing a bit and one of the screws must have rusted in place and then been snapped off.

 

[dave*99]

That is correct. I like to change as little as possible, especially on vintage stuff. The cord end is a candidate for change because I have never considered that style of cord cinch to be safe, the case is missing a bit and one of the screws must have rusted in place and then been snapped off.

Do you think the 7565C in post #9 is a match?