Lost, once again

M.Gilbert3

Once again, I am lost trying to get my cart moving. It's come a long way from when i got it, but i still think it has a long way to go. its an 89 marathon

the fuel pump must be growing weak because to get it to start pumping fuel i have to pressurize the gas tank.

I sent the carb out to my local repair shop and they thoroughly cleaned and checked everything out for me, they said it was good to go.

I hooked the carb up, got the fuel to pump, and i'm also getting good spark.

I've loosened up the muffler to see if it was clogged but no matter what i can't get this old girl to start up. It'll pop consistently but just won't kick up to go. I'm lost now, sorry bout the long rant, hope you guys can shed some light on my situation

forgot to mention, the people who owned it before me were less than kind to it...i found a stick in the gas tank while cleaning it...no wonder it doesn't want to run

BGW

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Dave Box

The PG engine like all 2 cycles is very intolerant of air leaks. If you have had the carburetor off then check for air leaks at the mating surfaces. However a weak fuel pump and a failure to start suggest worn or blown cranksaft seals. Try squirting a shot of gas/oil into the air intake and cranking the engine. Also try starting in reverse as this might twist on the seal and tighten it up enough.

M.Gilbert3

just ordered crankshaft seals and a top end gasket kit becuase it was cheap. hopefully something does the trick. they should be here by the end of the week

Dave Box

Good luck, if you need any pointers just shout out

madoc1

if you have an 89 you have a 3pg. when you have the engine out pull the fuel pump and check the diaphrams. you can get rebuild kits, but a new on is only about $33. good luck, it is nifty little engine.

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M.Gilbert3

the previous owner had told me it was an 89. I'm guessing its older than because its got the vertical muffler, 2pg?

rib33024

Post up the numbers and will see what year it is, look at the link and it will help you find out what year it is


http://www.shopezgo.com/customer-ser...ialNumber.html






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M.Gilbert3

tried to read it in the dark, the metal tag underneath the glove box, first line is A17226 second line is B1089

rib33024

B1089 yes it is an 89

M.Gilbert3

nice, glad it is because i already ordered the parts. probably wouldn't have been a good thing to check on before hand though. Is there anything else right off that should probably be changed out if the carts been sitting for around a year?