10-28-2010, 04:30 PM | #1 |
Gone Wild
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Location: Dorr, MI
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Whats my Options
I have a 1982 EZGO Marathon with the Robins 244. Compression is about 120 psi. It runs good on the level about 16 mph, but hills are tough. The cart has 22" tires. I was looking at getting some clutch work done, but no one works on the old stuff. We are on a tight budget so no new motors just yet, maybe next year!!
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10-28-2010, 04:53 PM | #2 |
Respect the Cart
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia
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Re: Whats my Options
Those big tires have effecively overgeared your engine causing it to bog down. It's a little like putting a 6th gear on a Geo Metro. The best investment that you will make is to get a shorter belt. If you are running the standard 45 inch belt then buy the DAYCO HP 3004. It is only 7/8 inch shorter but it will blow you away the difference it makes to hill climbing. Although in theory it will reduce your top speed you won't notice. Trust me
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10-28-2010, 04:59 PM | #3 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dorr, MI
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Re: Whats my Options
That my just be in my budget. I will give it a shot for sure. Thanks a ton!!!
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10-28-2010, 05:47 PM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dorr, MI
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Re: Whats my Options
$34.90 delivered. Now lets see how it works!!!
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10-28-2010, 07:05 PM | #5 |
Hammer Down !!!!
Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Lake Geneva, WI
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Re: Whats my Options
Trust me - you'll notice the difference right away!
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10-29-2010, 04:43 PM | #6 |
EZ Like Sunday Morning
Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Owatonna, Minnesota
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Re: Whats my Options
Yeah, what they said
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10-29-2010, 04:49 PM | #7 |
Respect the Cart
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia
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Re: Whats my Options
and don't forget to let us all know how it goes.
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10-29-2010, 06:19 PM | #8 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dorr, MI
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Re: Whats my Options
I should have the belt in a week and will report back then. Thanks for the advice!!
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10-29-2010, 07:41 PM | #9 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Sep 2010
Location: Dorr, MI
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Re: Whats my Options
I have one more question for you guys. How the heck do I push this cart? If I need to move it a foot or two in the garage I am not able to push it either direction. I must start it everytime. More suggestions please? Can ya all tell this is my first cart?
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10-29-2010, 09:23 PM | #10 |
Respect the Cart
Join Date: May 2010
Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia
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Re: Whats my Options
That is very strange. The drive belt should be loose enough to slip on the clutch pullies with the engine off and allow you to push it around. This is a little off the wall but when you stop your cart are you locking down the hill brake? If you are that will lock the rear wheels and when you press the accelerator to start, the brake will automatically disengage. If the brakes are not locked on then grab the main belt and give it a tug, does it slip around the pully?
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