1987 EZ GO Marathon

rsahr · 08-19-2009, 08:39 AM

This is my first post and first golf cart please bare with me. We bought this cart completly torn apart. I am using a manual for a 1989. Was told should be the same. We are currently going through the wiring. I am 90% sure it is wired correct. My question is, if it is all wired correctly and the starter generator is hooked up will it spin when I push the gas pedal? The motor is not in the cart yet. Thanks in advance for any advice!!

sccowboy · 08-19-2009, 08:42 AM

yep it will just stay clear since it turns fast.

miferrel · 08-19-2009, 08:42 AM

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Someone will be along to answer your question shortly. I have never heard of this before.

rsahr · 08-19-2009, 08:45 AM

Tanks miferrel!!
sccowboy- darn lol it wont spin. I have a new solenoid on the way. Could that be the problem? We know the F&R switch is good as well as the micro switched behine it. Have not checked the microswitch on the accelerator. Ignition switch is good as well.

scottyb · 08-19-2009, 09:11 AM

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Originally Posted by rsahr

Tanks miferrel!!
sccowboy- darn lol it wont spin. I have a new solenoid on the way. Could that be the problem? We know the F&R switch is good as well as the micro switched behine it. Have not checked the microswitch on the accelerator. Ignition switch is good as well.

Check this before you put that new solenoid on it....

rsahr · 08-19-2009, 09:15 AM

Thanks scottyb!!!
Does anyone know if an autoparts store can test the starter generator??

scottyb · 08-19-2009, 09:20 AM

Why is the motor out of the cart?

rsahr · 08-19-2009, 09:30 AM

We bought it that way. Previous owner was going to rebuild it. He tore it apart but that was as far as he got when he bought a Cushman and decided he didnt need it. We have rebuilt the motor but thought it easier to go thru the wiring first and then get to the motor section.

scottyb · 08-19-2009, 09:39 AM

Sounds like you are ready to put the motor in and see how it runs

rsahr · 08-19-2009, 09:42 AM

I am for sure!!!

08-19-2009, 08:39 AM	#1
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	1987 EZ GO Marathon This is my first post and first golf cart please bare with me. We bought this cart completly torn apart. I am using a manual for a 1989. Was told should be the same. We are currently going through the wiring. I am 90% sure it is wired correct. My question is, if it is all wired correctly and the starter generator is hooked up will it spin when I push the gas pedal? The motor is not in the cart yet. Thanks in advance for any advice!!
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13

08-19-2009, 08:42 AM	#2
sccowboy It ain't gonna be easy. Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: St. George, SC Posts: 1,480	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon yep it will just stay clear since it turns fast.

08-19-2009, 08:42 AM	#3
miferrel Gone Crazy Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Mississippi Posts: 2,183	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon To BGW Someone will be along to answer your question shortly. I have never heard of this before.

08-19-2009, 08:45 AM	#4
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon Tanks miferrel!! sccowboy- darn lol it wont spin. I have a new solenoid on the way. Could that be the problem? We know the F&R switch is good as well as the micro switched behine it. Have not checked the microswitch on the accelerator. Ignition switch is good as well.
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08-19-2009, 09:15 AM	#6
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon Thanks scottyb!!! Does anyone know if an autoparts store can test the starter generator??
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08-19-2009, 09:20 AM	#7
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon Why is the motor out of the cart?

08-19-2009, 09:30 AM	#8
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon We bought it that way. Previous owner was going to rebuild it. He tore it apart but that was as far as he got when he bought a Cushman and decided he didnt need it. We have rebuilt the motor but thought it easier to go thru the wiring first and then get to the motor section.
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08-19-2009, 09:39 AM	#9
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon Sounds like you are ready to put the motor in and see how it runs

08-19-2009, 09:42 AM	#10
rsahr Not Yet Wild Join Date: Aug 2009 Posts: 13	Re: 1987 EZ GO Marathon I am for sure!!!
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