What year and model is this?

Torchy · 10-07-2012, 10:24 AM

Hello, I picked this little gem up for cheap. It doesn't have a engine in it.
My plan is to throw a 23HP Subaru motor (653cc).
can someone help me out and tell me what model and year this thing is...
The "ID plate" is located under the passenger side "glovebox"
it reads 770614 I322b45, The body is all metal, no plastic nose piece.
I think it may be GX 444, built in 1977.
what do you think?

1fast67 · 10-07-2012, 10:29 AM

yep its a 77 marathon.

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BrewCityMusic · 10-07-2012, 10:31 AM

According to the serial number it's a 1977 Marathon ... And You may have some issues w the transplant as the rear end on these doesn't "shift" like the newer ones - the engine you have runs backwards to give you reverse - so unless you have a motor that can reverse direction You'll lose reverse gear with the transplant (unless You pop for a new-style rear end, which can be hard to fins and somewhat pricey)

racin161 · 10-07-2012, 06:37 PM

YEP what Brew said. Hows the cart coming along been watching.

LOU

Torchy · 10-08-2012, 05:39 PM

The project has stalled for now...

wife wants stuff done around the house.
I will post as progress continues.

scottyb · 10-08-2012, 06:22 PM

The Subaru Robbin V-twin you got is a great motor. I put one like it in my workhorse.
Sure would be nice if you could find a later model project with a plastic body and shifting differential.

sassycat · 10-08-2012, 07:51 PM

nice find torchy,,either way you will get your money back easy enough

Torchy · 10-09-2012, 04:15 PM

Thanks for the info..
I work for a "Well Known" Welder making Company known as "Big Blue"
headquartered in Appleton, WI.
I scored that brand new Subaru motor missing some linkage (and a parts motor) for $50 through the company...phasing out the subie...going with kohler...
anyway the shaft on the subie is 1" threaded....I want to connect that up to the original 3/4" ( I think ) splined shaft on the EZ GO Read end....
any ideas?
what about getting a lawn mower rear end?
clutch recommendations? (motor is 23hp.) belt or chain?

racin161 · 10-09-2012, 07:36 PM

Torchy now you need to go to the BIG BLOCK fourms.Yes it can be done but you'll need a f/r rearend like 94. I think we'll be happy to help but those guys are SICK over there. Give the a shout and see where it goes from there.

LOU

Torchy · 10-10-2012, 04:10 PM

Thanks Lou.

10-07-2012, 10:31 AM	#3
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: What year and model is this? According to the serial number it's a 1977 Marathon ... And You may have some issues w the transplant as the rear end on these doesn't "shift" like the newer ones - the engine you have runs backwards to give you reverse - so unless you have a motor that can reverse direction You'll lose reverse gear with the transplant (unless You pop for a new-style rear end, which can be hard to fins and somewhat pricey)

10-07-2012, 06:37 PM	#4
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: What year and model is this? YEP what Brew said. Hows the cart coming along been watching. LOU
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10-08-2012, 05:39 PM	#5
Torchy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 6	Re: What year and model is this? The project has stalled for now... wife wants stuff done around the house. I will post as progress continues.

10-08-2012, 06:22 PM	#6
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: What year and model is this? The Subaru Robbin V-twin you got is a great motor. I put one like it in my workhorse. Sure would be nice if you could find a later model project with a plastic body and shifting differential.

10-08-2012, 07:51 PM	#7
sassycat Gone Wild Join Date: Sep 2012 Location: bikini state Posts: 2,715	Re: What year and model is this? nice find torchy,,either way you will get your money back easy enough

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10-07-2012, 10:29 AM	#2
1fast67 Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: spokane,wa Posts: 974	yep its a 77 marathon. Sent from my LG-P999 using Tapatalk 2

10-09-2012, 04:15 PM	#8
Torchy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 6	What year and model is this? Thanks for the info.. I work for a "Well Known" Welder making Company known as "Big Blue" headquartered in Appleton, WI. I scored that brand new Subaru motor missing some linkage (and a parts motor) for $50 through the company...phasing out the subie...going with kohler... anyway the shaft on the subie is 1" threaded....I want to connect that up to the original 3/4" ( I think ) splined shaft on the EZ GO Read end.... any ideas? what about getting a lawn mower rear end? clutch recommendations? (motor is 23hp.) belt or chain?

10-09-2012, 07:36 PM	#9
racin161 Gone Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 1,515	Re: What year and model is this? Torchy now you need to go to the BIG BLOCK fourms.Yes it can be done but you'll need a f/r rearend like 94. I think we'll be happy to help but those guys are SICK over there. Give the a shout and see where it goes from there. LOU
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10-10-2012, 04:10 PM	#10
Torchy Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: NE Wisconsin Posts: 6	What year and model is this? Thanks Lou.

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