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06-09-2012, 08:58 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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My 87 Marathon Build
Here is my first cart. It is a 1987 EZ-GO Marathon. Has the standard 2PG engine. Plans include a 5 inch lift and 22x11-8 tires. Not sure on paint yet, probably navy blue.
  Cleaned out the carb and fuel lines first. Previous owner said it was leaking gas. Needle was very dirty causing it to stick.    Lift kit was installed. Just a basic eBay 5" block lift. Seeing what the tires will look like when mounted. Tires are 22x11-8 from Tractor Supply.   Motor had very low compression and was making a "wooshing" sound. After pulling the motor and head, this is what I found. New head gasket is in the mail along with 2.5" tire spacers all from eBay.   More updates to come. |
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06-11-2012, 06:28 PM
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 Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ohio
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Welcome to BGW!
Good project  keep the pics coming! |
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06-17-2012, 09:46 AM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Apple Valley CA
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
welcome looks like a fun build
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06-17-2012, 11:59 AM
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EZ come EZ go
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Parkland FL
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
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Yea, keep the pics coming!! Cool!I had no idea a cart would fit in a truck bed... |
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06-17-2012, 02:45 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: South Louisiana
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Never would have thought of tractor supply for tires. If you don't mind, what did they charge?
Good luck with your cart |
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06-18-2012, 09:37 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Just got the wheel spacers and tires mounted. Spacers are 2.5" on each side, bought off of eBay. Had to put the seat on to see how it feels. I am really happy with the ride height.
 Wiltz, the tires were 64.99 a piece at Tractor Supply. Pretty happy with them so far. Not sure on what color to paint it yet. |
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06-19-2012, 06:04 AM
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EZ come EZ go
Join Date: Apr 2012
Location: Parkland FL
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Paint it to match the sled
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06-19-2012, 06:19 PM
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Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Latonia KY
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Nice work so far. Keep it up! it's nice to see the older metal bodied carts get fixed up.
As far as color go with something loud! like a bright orange, lime green, No Yellow, that's my color, you can't have it! lol Keep the pics coming. |
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08-13-2012, 06:24 PM
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Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Jun 2012
Location: Grand Rapids, MI
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Finished my cart. 5" Lift. 22x11-8 wheels and tires. 2.5" spacers. New microswitch, head-gasket, fuel lines and filter. Fresh metallic blue paint. Thank you for all the help. This is a great site!
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08-13-2012, 06:53 PM
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Join Date: Dec 2006
Location: Ohio
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Re: My 87 Marathon Build
Big change! Nice
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