1984 ez model ? how do I tell

Joansey

I just bought my first cart project. how do I know what model I have? I know

it is 2 stroke

Ez Go

Manuf J0984

Thanks for the help

BGW

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rokcrlr

last 2 numbers in the manufacturs number-J0984 the 84 is the year

Dave Box

Yep, it is a 1984 marathon with a Robin 2PG 247cc 2 stroke engine. So what do you plan to do to it?

Joansey

Pretty rough shape clean it up paint it and a 6 inch lift and get some info on 4 stroke upgrade thanks for the help

Dave Box

That is fine, its your cart and your money, however if this is your first project you should look through this forum for the pitfalls in your plan. First of all, without some serious investment in your back axle you will end up with no reverse gear. Many people will tell you that a rebuilt and well running 2PG engine is quite acceptable and will be considerably cheaper than what you are thinking of doing.
Dave

BrewCityMusic

Also, for what it's worth, 5" is pretty much "up against the wall" lift-wise on these older Marathons without significantly increasing the cost and headaches involved in the process ... A tight 2PG is a great little motor, it'll pull you around quite well (mine has a 5" lift with 22's and will easily top 20mph with 2 riders on flat ground) and there are still other inexpensive mods if you want more torque for hill climbing, etc - heck, even a total top-end rebuild with new cylinder and everything is under $200, you'd easily spend double that or more just in parts, etc to do the conversion (not to mention you'd still be in need of an engine) ... Dave as always has some good advice here, in my opinion!

Joansey

Thanks I will keep it the 2 stroke and I will look around in the forum for more info. can the starter generator be rebuilt?

Dave Box

Surely, it is just a simple motor so any qualified shop can do it. Are you sure it is shot beyond your abilities? The most common problem is corosion. If you felt so inclined you could take both ends of each cable off and clean the lug and the bolt with a wire brush and sandpaper. Tip: you must put a thin wrench under the lug on the starter to prevent the post turning or you will likely rip the wire off from the inside of the case. Then you could remove the rubber plugs and pull the brushes to see if the are worn. Might save you a few hundred $$.
Dave

Joansey

Thanks Dave Im off to the shop now