Need help now

inthehollar · 07-02-2015, 07:59 AM

On my way to look at a 1988 gas marathon right now. Motor runs but will not move. What do I look for?

I greatly appreciate any immediate responses.

cart around · 07-02-2015, 08:23 AM

See if the clutches are squeezing in and out while revving.

Belt should be 1 3/16" wide.

See if it rolls without the belt on. Brakes could be hanging up.

Also see if the engine is really running, or if it is just turning with the starter

inthehollar · 07-02-2015, 08:32 AM

What would a new clutch cost?

cart around · 07-02-2015, 08:39 AM

Driven clutch $215 here

Amazon.com : EZGO Golf Cart Driven Clutch for 76-88 Model Carts : Golf Cart Accessories : Sports & Outdoors

Drive clutch here $203 blockbustergolfcarts.com/driveclutche-z-gogas2cycle1976-88.aspx

Probably better off repairing them.

inthehollar · 07-02-2015, 08:56 AM

I backed out. It moved a little but I think it was the starter doing all the work.

cart around · 07-02-2015, 09:17 AM

Bummer. 88 is the year to have for the 2 strokes. 3 or 4 hundred bucks purchase price would have been worth rebuilding the engine.

https://youngstown.craigslist.org/rvs/5096357567.html

I could easily rebuild the starter on this for nothing, but my oldest daughter is a newly minted lawyer. Her student loans, and living expenses are costing me 2 grand a month right now. She better hurry up with that job.

I'm looking to see what I have to trade for it.

inthehollar · 07-02-2015, 10:25 AM

I offered $300 but he would come off his $500 asking price.

rib33024 · 07-02-2015, 10:43 AM

cart around. No live links to any golf cart site, if they are not a sponsor here at BGW

Thank you

07-02-2015, 07:59 AM	#1
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16	Need help now On my way to look at a 1988 gas marathon right now. Motor runs but will not move. What do I look for? I greatly appreciate any immediate responses.
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16

07-02-2015, 08:23 AM	#2
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,496	Re: Need help now See if the clutches are squeezing in and out while revving. Belt should be 1 3/16" wide. See if it rolls without the belt on. Brakes could be hanging up. Also see if the engine is really running, or if it is just turning with the starter

07-02-2015, 08:32 AM	#3
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16	What would a new clutch cost?
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16

07-02-2015, 08:39 AM	#4
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,496	Re: Need help now Driven clutch $215 here Amazon.com : EZGO Golf Cart Driven Clutch for 76-88 Model Carts : Golf Cart Accessories : Sports & Outdoors Amazon.com : EZGO Golf Cart Driven Clutch for 76-88 Model Carts : Golf Cart Accessories : Sports & Outdoors Drive clutch here $203 blockbustergolfcarts.com/driveclutche-z-gogas2cycle1976-88.aspx Probably better off repairing them.

07-02-2015, 08:56 AM	#5
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16	I backed out. It moved a little but I think it was the starter doing all the work.
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16

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07-02-2015, 09:17 AM	#6
cart around Test before replacing Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Ohio side of the Pennsylvania border. Posts: 3,496	Re: Need help now Bummer. 88 is the year to have for the 2 strokes. 3 or 4 hundred bucks purchase price would have been worth rebuilding the engine. https://youngstown.craigslist.org/rvs/5096357567.html I could easily rebuild the starter on this for nothing, but my oldest daughter is a newly minted lawyer. Her student loans, and living expenses are costing me 2 grand a month right now. She better hurry up with that job. I'm looking to see what I have to trade for it.

07-02-2015, 10:25 AM	#7
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16	I offered $300 but he would come off his $500 asking price.
inthehollar Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2015 Posts: 16

07-02-2015, 10:43 AM	#8
rib33024 ...................... Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: FT Lauderdale FL. Posts: 16,416	Re: Need help now cart around. No live links to any golf cart site, if they are not a sponsor here at BGW Thank you