80 marathon project ideas

Schwy · 05-05-2013, 01:42 PM

New to the forum and just found out the cart i have is an 80 marathon. i'm looking at getting into it as a project but as i am new to this i am not sure were to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also the body is it metal? Thanks

RR24 · 05-05-2013, 09:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Schwy

New to the forum and just found out the cart i have is an 80 marathon. i'm looking at getting into it as a project but as i am new to this i am not sure were to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also the body is it metal? Thanks

I also just got one of these about a week ago, I will watch along for ideas also

mclaughlinle · 05-06-2013, 08:48 AM

Does it run? How are the tires? Do you have any idea on what you'd like to do? What are you looking to end up with? Do you have pictures you could post?

TRP · 05-06-2013, 09:00 AM

After many years of rebuilding old cars - the one thing I would suggest before anything is that you both spend the time to make sure the carts start, run, and stop reliably before doing anything else.

On more than one occasion I've taken a 'runner' (VW, not cart) and poured time/money into it, only to neglect the aforementioned items. Only to have the fun sidelined because of poor brakes or engine reliability.

On my cart, I purchased what I thought was a pretty well sorted running cart. Only after climbing under it did I learn the accelerator pedal was zip tied to throttle linkage and the headlight wires were simply twisted together.

Spend a few weekends going over the cart to make sure the previous owners didn't 'quick fix' something which should have been fixed the right way.

Granted, I'm new to these carts, so that's just my dos pesos,
Ted

Schwy · 05-06-2013, 09:48 AM

Mine runs decent. but does need some work. starts and goes no problem trying to go up grade is difficult. As well the brakes need to be looked at it stops just takes a little ummf against the pedal. I am using this as a project for the summer. I want it to move good and look good. Some of the carts i've seen like real prime time. But as i am completely new to this i don't know were to start.

I knowticed a line coming out the top of the carb but doesn't lead to anything. In the one picture it is the line i am holding.

Thanks for the replies gents

mclaughlinle · 05-06-2013, 10:43 AM

Don't feel bad, I'm pretty new to this as well (PS - I'm not a gent lol)... I started with a tune up kit, checking brushes on my starter generator, new tires (mine were dry rotted)... Next is new air filter, and a new mount for the starter generator (somehow I cracked and broke mine...)

Schwy · 05-06-2013, 11:06 AM

OOOPS, Sorry mclaughlinle didn't mean to offend

Alright looks like a place to start. Thanks

Dave Box · 05-06-2013, 11:16 AM

The line from the carburetor is actually the breather and it does not go anywhere. It is designed to let air into the bowl as the fuel level drops. If you ever see fuel coming out of it that is a good indication that the float has sunk or the needle valve is jammed open.

BTW in the same image, where the throttle cable goes through the carburetor arm there should be a spring between the arm and the cable stop. This ensures that the throttle is held tightly closed and prevents backfires especially on overrun.

Dave

mclaughlinle · 05-06-2013, 11:24 AM

lol no worries

to be completely honest with you, you could start anywhere you feel comfortable - don't be scared, just jump right in!!!!!

Schwy · 05-06-2013, 04:25 PM

there is a spring but it looks like it's been stretched. It does backfire periodicly when you let of the gas and start to brake. You think that spring maybe the cause for that? Can you buy a new spring?

05-05-2013, 01:42 PM	#1
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31	80 marathon project ideas New to the forum and just found out the cart i have is an 80 marathon. i'm looking at getting into it as a project but as i am new to this i am not sure were to start. Any ideas would be greatly appreciated. Also the body is it metal? Thanks
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31

05-06-2013, 08:48 AM	#3
mclaughlinle Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chantilly, VA 20151 Posts: 71	Re: 80 marathon project ideas Does it run? How are the tires? Do you have any idea on what you'd like to do? What are you looking to end up with? Do you have pictures you could post?

05-06-2013, 09:00 AM	#4
TRP Gone Wild Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Morgan Hill, California Posts: 207	Re: 80 marathon project ideas After many years of rebuilding old cars - the one thing I would suggest before anything is that you both spend the time to make sure the carts start, run, and stop reliably before doing anything else. On more than one occasion I've taken a 'runner' (VW, not cart) and poured time/money into it, only to neglect the aforementioned items. Only to have the fun sidelined because of poor brakes or engine reliability. On my cart, I purchased what I thought was a pretty well sorted running cart. Only after climbing under it did I learn the accelerator pedal was zip tied to throttle linkage and the headlight wires were simply twisted together. Spend a few weekends going over the cart to make sure the previous owners didn't 'quick fix' something which should have been fixed the right way. Granted, I'm new to these carts, so that's just my dos pesos, Ted

05-06-2013, 10:43 AM	#6
mclaughlinle Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chantilly, VA 20151 Posts: 71	Re: 80 marathon project ideas Don't feel bad, I'm pretty new to this as well (PS - I'm not a gent lol)... I started with a tune up kit, checking brushes on my starter generator, new tires (mine were dry rotted)... Next is new air filter, and a new mount for the starter generator (somehow I cracked and broke mine...)

05-06-2013, 11:06 AM	#7
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31	Re: 80 marathon project ideas OOOPS, Sorry mclaughlinle didn't mean to offend Alright looks like a place to start. Thanks
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31

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05-06-2013, 11:16 AM	#8
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: 80 marathon project ideas The line from the carburetor is actually the breather and it does not go anywhere. It is designed to let air into the bowl as the fuel level drops. If you ever see fuel coming out of it that is a good indication that the float has sunk or the needle valve is jammed open. BTW in the same image, where the throttle cable goes through the carburetor arm there should be a spring between the arm and the cable stop. This ensures that the throttle is held tightly closed and prevents backfires especially on overrun. Dave

05-06-2013, 11:24 AM	#9
mclaughlinle Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Chantilly, VA 20151 Posts: 71	Re: 80 marathon project ideas lol no worries to be completely honest with you, you could start anywhere you feel comfortable - don't be scared, just jump right in!!!!!

05-06-2013, 04:25 PM	#10
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31	Re: 80 marathon project ideas there is a spring but it looks like it's been stretched. It does backfire periodicly when you let of the gas and start to brake. You think that spring maybe the cause for that? Can you buy a new spring?
Schwy Not Yet Wild Join Date: May 2013 Posts: 31

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