About the Taylor Dunn Tee Bird
Tee Bird History
Taylor-Dunn’s GT371 or “Tee-Bird” line was introduced in 1961 and ran until 1985, the year they built their last golf cart.
In 1974, Tee Bird ads touted the “…unbelievably smooth ‘Glide-Ride’ provided by our unique new Uni-Spring Suspension System…” There is also the “new VRF Speed Control” where “non-electronic control is stripped of amp-eating resistance coils, allowing the car to cruise at half or full speed with equal efficiency“.
GT-371 “Tee Bird” Models
Model 2336G: (three wheels)
Model 2347G: (four wheels)
Model 2333G Eagle III: A fiberglass model with classic styling.
Tee Bird Battery Specifications
The Taylor Dunn Tee Bird is a 36v golf cart that uses a bank of six 6v 240Ah flooded lead-acid batteries. Many have modified their carts to use other options.
An overwhelming leader in the production of these batteries is a company named Trojan. For the Tee Bird, the Trojan T-125 is the battery of choice for your Tee Bird.
For incredibly fast shipping and a guaranteed positive experience on these batteries, check out this 6-pack of Trojan T-145 batteries on Amazon.
| Voltage | 36v |
| # of batteries | 6 |
| Ampere Hours | 240-260Ah |
| Battery Type | Lead-acid |
Tee Bird Replacement Batteries
There are many different vendors and battery types you can use for your Tee Bird. We have heard great things about Trojan batteries. They are inexpensive, high-quality and have great power. These batteries can be found from any one of the vendors below.
Amazon – The place to go for fast shipping and guaranteed products. Amazon has a wide array of Trojan Batteries. We recommend the T-145. Shop Trojan T-145 6V 260Ah Flooded Lead Acid GC2 Deep Cycle Battery x6 on Amazon
eBay – eBay is a great place to source batteries for your Tee Bird. They offer reputable sellers, an easy experience, and shipping right to your door.
Shop Trojan T-145 6 volt deep cycle battery on ebay
Taylor Dunn Tee Bird Replacement Electric Motors
If your Tee Bird is showing the following symptoms, you may need a new electric motor:
- Decreasing performance
- You might first ensure your motor is properly mounted and has sufficient lubrication before considering a replacement motor
- No power at all – this typically means two things:
- There is a short circuit somewhere
- And electrical overload caused your electric motor to shut off
- Overheating issues with the motor
- Excessive vibration as the motor turns
The good news is electric motors are still available. You can find a Nivel 36/48 Volt Drive Motor for Taylor Dunn (Part #70-054-00) on Amazon that should serve as an excellent replacement. As always, please do your research as your specific vehicle may not match the information here.
Taylor Dunn Tee Bird Manuals
You can find an online, downloadable version of the GT-371 manual at ManualsLib.
You can also find “Tee Bird Manuals” on eBay
Taylor Dunn Tee Bird Community
There are many golf cart enthusiasts out there, from folks with a die-hard love for carts to others who are just restoring something they found. We suggest the following communities to find others interested in Taylor Dunn Tee Birds:
- Cartaholics – Taylor Dunn Driver’s Club
How to safely recycle Taylor Dunn Tee Bird Batteries
Batteries contain rare materials that can be reclaimed and sold, so many different organizations will gladly take them from you. There should be no need to ever throw an automotive battery in the garbage.
- You can often sell your old batteries back to automotive part stores when buying new as a “core charge”. Make sure to always take your old batteries with you when buying new.
- Your local municipality will also have options for disposing of your batteries. Check your local government websites for these options and if the information is not available, reach out via email. Chances are you will get pointed in the right direction.
- Your local waste management facility will also be able to provide disposal services.
Safe and responsible battery disposal is the smart thing to do and ensures more materials are being reused more often.