First golf cart-89 Marathon

CaptEd · 11-16-2008, 07:34 AM

Just purchased my first golf cart. It is a 89 Marathon with a 2 cycle engine. I am so new to this, I don't even know what the size of the engine is. I just know it is going to need to be re-built (only 50 psi compression). I am in the process of just cleaning up the engine compartment and re-wiring. Most of the electricial components had been removed and lost, so I am starting out with all new. I am sure I will have questions as this project proceeds, thanks in advance. I am an old charter captain on lake Erie and this is something to do during the winter while the fish are asleep. Have a great day to all.

scottyb · 11-16-2008, 09:59 AM

Welcome to BGW Captain!!!
Okay I am totally ignorant about fish and remember how cold Illinois got so tell me....do fish hybernate? No !?

There are plenty of guys here proficient in 2 stroke rebuilding who can help......they will be along shortly.

Goat53 · 11-16-2008, 11:13 AM

welcome brother , I also have an 89 to rebuild this winter , may be luckier than you tho , the previous guy had already bought all new switches then got lost wiring them back up , most of it is there just not going to the right place ,,, hope you don't have to pull the starter/ gen they are much trouble to get out/in .

rusty · 11-16-2008, 11:18 AM

Welcome to the forum CaptEd......................

CaptEd · 11-17-2008, 11:38 AM

No, fish don't hibernate. That was me just trying to be funny. The only thing that hibernates around here, is ME. Question, my 89 has automatic oil injection. If I want to eliminate it, what is the ratio of oil to gas that I should use?

Goat53 · 11-17-2008, 08:17 PM

Ed I don't have an oiler on mine and I mix 1 to 1.5 ounced per gallon , just depends on if i plan some long run time or not .

ruredy · 11-17-2008, 10:33 PM

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Originally Posted by Goat53

Ed I don't have an oiler on mine and I mix 1 to 1.5 ounced per gallon , just depends on if i plan some long run time or not .

This is also the same as I have always heard. severe running condition use 1.5 per gal, normal light duty use 1 per gal.

11-16-2008, 07:34 AM	#1
CaptEd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22	First golf cart-89 Marathon Just purchased my first golf cart. It is a 89 Marathon with a 2 cycle engine. I am so new to this, I don't even know what the size of the engine is. I just know it is going to need to be re-built (only 50 psi compression). I am in the process of just cleaning up the engine compartment and re-wiring. Most of the electricial components had been removed and lost, so I am starting out with all new. I am sure I will have questions as this project proceeds, thanks in advance. I am an old charter captain on lake Erie and this is something to do during the winter while the fish are asleep. Have a great day to all.
CaptEd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22

11-16-2008, 09:59 AM	#2
scottyb Happy Carting Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Southern California Posts: 73,417	Re: First golf cart-89 Marathon Welcome to BGW Captain!!! Okay I am totally ignorant about fish and remember how cold Illinois got so tell me....do fish hybernate? No !? There are plenty of guys here proficient in 2 stroke rebuilding who can help......they will be along shortly.

11-16-2008, 11:13 AM	#3
Goat53 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lowndes County Ga. Posts: 343	Re: First golf cart-89 Marathon welcome brother , I also have an 89 to rebuild this winter , may be luckier than you tho , the previous guy had already bought all new switches then got lost wiring them back up , most of it is there just not going to the right place ,,, hope you don't have to pull the starter/ gen they are much trouble to get out/in .

11-16-2008, 11:18 AM	#4
rusty Golf Cart Photographer Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Wichita Falls Texas - My Ride 2010 Club Car Posts: 6,236	Re: First golf cart-89 Marathon Welcome to the forum CaptEd......................

11-17-2008, 11:38 AM	#5
CaptEd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22	Re: First golf cart-89 Marathon No, fish don't hibernate. That was me just trying to be funny. The only thing that hibernates around here, is ME. Question, my 89 has automatic oil injection. If I want to eliminate it, what is the ratio of oil to gas that I should use?
CaptEd Not Yet Wild Join Date: Oct 2008 Posts: 22

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11-17-2008, 08:17 PM	#6
Goat53 Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Lowndes County Ga. Posts: 343	Re: First golf cart-89 Marathon Ed I don't have an oiler on mine and I mix 1 to 1.5 ounced per gallon , just depends on if i plan some long run time or not .

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