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06-18-2009, 12:22 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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marathon 48v conversion
hey all, Im new to the colf cart scene but im real jazzed about my new toy.
i just got two older marathon carts (a 89 and a 82) given to me . both need a lot of work and dont have any batteries. I was hoping to do a 48 v conversion on them (at least one of them) but im not sure how difficult it is. Ive been doing a little snooping and cant seem to get a accurate description of the procedure. I joined this forum in hopes that someone could help me out. |
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06-18-2009, 02:25 PM | #2 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: marathon 48v conversion
am i correct? ..... since both of them do seem to be resistor carts all i need to do is change the solinoid out to a 48v. (and of corse there are the aditional batteries)
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06-18-2009, 03:30 PM | #3 |
Happy Carting
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Location: Southern California
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Re: marathon 48v conversion
Okay....here's the deal
Yes, you can put a 48v solenoid in the cart and 2 more 6v batteries and away she goes like never before BUT..... they are resistor carts and acceleration is controlled by a speed wiper . Both the resistors and the speed wiper assembly will melt from exposure to the higher voltages over time ...... How you drive it may shorten or prolong the duration but, sooner or later something is gonna melt I know, I've melted them And on the other hand I have offroaded one for a year without doing so.... All you have to do is drive WOT everywhere you go The correct way to do the conversion is to change to solid state speed control at a cost of about $1500 per cart ..... hope this helps. |
06-18-2009, 04:27 PM | #4 | |
Gone Crazy
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Re: marathon 48v conversion
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06-22-2009, 05:36 AM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: marathon 48v conversion
thanks guys.... that helps alot !
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