Help with 88 Marathon

BrewCityMusic · 02-15-2011, 08:56 AM

Yeah, that cart's in pretty Da*n nice shape for its' age, Wow ... So how did those front (long) bolts on the block lift fit in? Did you also have to grind 'em a bit or did you manage to somehow coax them in?

Also, if you completely pull the governor you should hit around 22 on the flat stuff, BUT I am personally not a fan of pulling it entirely as it's REALLY easy to overrev these 2PG's, especially on the hills (factory redline is 5k) ... $12 will get you a nice digital tach on Ebay, it's a small investment and a 5-minute install that very well could save an engine, especially if you aren't the only driver of the cart. I set mine to flirt with 47-4800 RPM and only lost about 2mph on the top end, which in exchange for peace of mind, I don't miss a bit

MFD622 · 02-15-2011, 09:43 AM

Thanks Brew. The bolts went in with a little coaxing. I wound up installing from the top down instead of bottom up. The head of the bolt was catching on the front end if I tried to put them in as shown on the diagram. I turned it over and they went right in with a gentle tap.

After running it last night, I have decided to leave the governor right where it is, as I have three dare devil children who don't need to be doing evil kenevil stunts in it. The tach idea is a great one and I will definitely see about getting one, just for the peace of mind of knowing what the motor is doing. The cart has a K/N intake filter on it and I had to modify it just a bit. I bought some 2-1/2" flex hose, a 2-1/4" o.d. x 2-1/4" o.d. exhaust coupler, from a local auto parts store, to relocate/reposition the filter. It seems to be working fine and not binding now. I think the kids are going to help camoflague it when it gets warmer. We turned them loose on a JD Gator last summer and they did a great job camoing it. My wife was wanting pink camo, but I think I have talked her out of that. I will post more pics soon.

BrewCityMusic · 02-15-2011, 10:33 AM

Yeah, I pretty much agree with the whole idea of circumventing the pink camo ...

The K&N idea is actually on my list for this spring, although I'm leaning towards using one of the Harley air cleaners I have laying around, I just haven't figured out where to mount it so it can be seen but not in the way or asking to be sheared off during a run in the woods ...

And yeah, with the kids I'd DEFINITELY leave the governor alone, I have no children but I DO have a unique bunch of buddies who tend to drink a bit more than neccessary, so it's basically the same deal :)

AirJunky · 02-15-2011, 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by BrewCityMusic

And yeah, with the kids I'd DEFINITELY leave the governor alone, I have no children but I DO have a unique bunch of buddies who tend to drink a bit more than neccessary, so it's basically the same deal :)

HEhe, I hear that. I have a buddy who can't keep the rubber side down on anything he ever rides. He's already put the cart on it's side once. I told him I removed both the engine & diff governor on the cart with the recent build. And that I was going to duct tape a block of wood under the gas pedal whenever he was driving it!

MFD622 · 03-12-2011, 12:36 AM

Hey guys, its been a while since I posted, it's been a little crazy here. I ordered a new drive clutch and am planning on getting the old one soaked in penetrant and off before the new one arrives. From what I have read, it looks like I am in for some "fun" times. I just hope I don't do what Dave has said and rip my genitals off in a fit of rage. I'll keep you all posted on my adventure.

Dave Box · 03-12-2011, 09:59 AM

Good luck with those genitals, oh and the clutch.

SamCarroll · 03-12-2011, 11:15 AM

you guys put the rear spring extenders on the bottom? I put mine in the top, does it matter?

popatop · 03-13-2011, 06:32 AM

Hi Sam, I think they go on the bottom, anyway from what I remember in the directions I put mine on the bottom.

madoc1 · 03-13-2011, 09:34 AM

they seem to fit better on the bottom.

SamCarroll · 03-13-2011, 11:59 AM

mine kept dancing around on the bottom so they fit more snug on the top. Id imagine it doesnt matter. Just thought it was notable.

02-15-2011, 08:56 AM	#61
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: Help with 88 Marathon Yeah, that cart's in pretty Da*n nice shape for its' age, Wow ... So how did those front (long) bolts on the block lift fit in? Did you also have to grind 'em a bit or did you manage to somehow coax them in? Also, if you completely pull the governor you should hit around 22 on the flat stuff, BUT I am personally not a fan of pulling it entirely as it's REALLY easy to overrev these 2PG's, especially on the hills (factory redline is 5k) ... $12 will get you a nice digital tach on Ebay, it's a small investment and a 5-minute install that very well could save an engine, especially if you aren't the only driver of the cart. I set mine to flirt with 47-4800 RPM and only lost about 2mph on the top end, which in exchange for peace of mind, I don't miss a bit

02-15-2011, 09:43 AM	#62
MFD622 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 31	Re: Help with 88 Marathon Thanks Brew. The bolts went in with a little coaxing. I wound up installing from the top down instead of bottom up. The head of the bolt was catching on the front end if I tried to put them in as shown on the diagram. I turned it over and they went right in with a gentle tap. After running it last night, I have decided to leave the governor right where it is, as I have three dare devil children who don't need to be doing evil kenevil stunts in it. The tach idea is a great one and I will definitely see about getting one, just for the peace of mind of knowing what the motor is doing. The cart has a K/N intake filter on it and I had to modify it just a bit. I bought some 2-1/2" flex hose, a 2-1/4" o.d. x 2-1/4" o.d. exhaust coupler, from a local auto parts store, to relocate/reposition the filter. It seems to be working fine and not binding now. I think the kids are going to help camoflague it when it gets warmer. We turned them loose on a JD Gator last summer and they did a great job camoing it. My wife was wanting pink camo, but I think I have talked her out of that. I will post more pics soon.

02-15-2011, 10:33 AM	#63
BrewCityMusic Hammer Down !!!! Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Lake Geneva, WI Posts: 2,681	Re: Help with 88 Marathon Yeah, I pretty much agree with the whole idea of circumventing the pink camo ... The K&N idea is actually on my list for this spring, although I'm leaning towards using one of the Harley air cleaners I have laying around, I just haven't figured out where to mount it so it can be seen but not in the way or asking to be sheared off during a run in the woods ... And yeah, with the kids I'd DEFINITELY leave the governor alone, I have no children but I DO have a unique bunch of buddies who tend to drink a bit more than neccessary, so it's basically the same deal :)

03-12-2011, 12:36 AM	#65
MFD622 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Mustang, Oklahoma Posts: 31	Re: Help with 88 Marathon Hey guys, its been a while since I posted, it's been a little crazy here. I ordered a new drive clutch and am planning on getting the old one soaked in penetrant and off before the new one arrives. From what I have read, it looks like I am in for some "fun" times. I just hope I don't do what Dave has said and rip my genitals off in a fit of rage. I'll keep you all posted on my adventure.

03-12-2011, 09:59 AM	#66
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: Help with 88 Marathon Good luck with those genitals, oh and the clutch.

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03-12-2011, 11:15 AM	#67
SamCarroll Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 86	Re: Help with 88 Marathon you guys put the rear spring extenders on the bottom? I put mine in the top, does it matter?

03-13-2011, 09:34 AM	#69
madoc1 no clue Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: spicewood, texas Posts: 3,308	Re: Help with 88 Marathon they seem to fit better on the bottom.

03-13-2011, 11:59 AM	#70
SamCarroll Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Northern California Posts: 86	Re: Help with 88 Marathon mine kept dancing around on the bottom so they fit more snug on the top. Id imagine it doesnt matter. Just thought it was notable.