1991 3-Wheel Marathon

[blake1314]

Hello -
New to this site but i bought a 1991 3Wheel Marathon this morning. it is in really rough shape. Lots of dings and dents and the whole front clip is cock-eyed. First thing i wanted to ask is where can i get a front clip for my 3-wheel? I have been searching the web and i found a couple i just wanted to make sure it will fit properly. Also i have yet to turn it on, i am awaiting a part for the charger. Is there anything i need to do to make sure the batteries are still in working condition. They have some corrosion, i did check the water level and the batteries seem like they have enough water. I guess i just want to know what to do before i charge it and for how long should i charge it? Are there any good websites that have parts for a decent price. This is just a project for me since i only spent $150 on the cart i dont want to spend an arm and a leg.

Thanks!

[simple man]

Originally Posted by blake1314

Hello -
New to this site but i bought a 1991 3Wheel Marathon this morning. it is in really rough shape. Lots of dings and dents and the whole front clip is cock-eyed. First thing i wanted to ask is where can i get a front clip for my 3-wheel? I have been searching the web and i found a couple i just wanted to make sure it will fit properly. Also i have yet to turn it on, i am awaiting a part for the charger. Is there anything i need to do to make sure the batteries are still in working condition. They have some corrosion, i did check the water level and the batteries seem like they have enough water. I guess i just want to know what to do before i charge it and for how long should i charge it? Are there any good websites that have parts for a decent price. This is just a project for me since i only spent $150 on the cart i dont want to spend an arm and a leg.

Thanks!

I would take all your battery cables off ( one by one ) and clean both the cable terminal and the battery post to bright metal, then reinstall. Don't tighten the nuts real tight! You will damage the battery post! Good and snug with a short wrench or nutdriver is good. Do this before you charge the cart. It will enable the cart to charge properly. Don't even attempt to drive the cart until you charge it first. The charge may take 12-16hrs if the cart has been idle for over 6 months.

[blake1314]

thank you i will do that.

[blake1314]

is there a home remedy to get the corrosion off?

[simple man]

I just use a low flow from a water hose. Be careful not to get the water on the motor or other electronics. ( if your cart has them ) If you have some real bad build ups, just let the water run slowly on it for awhile. The deposits will dissolve eventually. If you want to scrape some off, be careful and wear eye protection! Also be careful of metal tools around the batteries! There is a lot of power stored in them!!

[yurtle]

When I wear out a toothbrush, it gets demoted to garage duty. It's not as aggressive as a wire brush, but as mentioned above, it's best to keep metallic tools away from the batteries, especially ones that may leave little wire bristles behind.