1991 Marathon Question

jconway1006 · 05-07-2019, 10:58 AM

Hey All,

So I just picked up a 91 marathon for a decent price. Before I bought I took it for a little cruise and it seemed fine.

However now that I am back to my campground I was driving it around and it appears to have a little issue. Not sure what cause I'm definitely no expert. But it appears as a Choke issue? Seems like it bogs down a little and it I pull the choke out then push back in it moves. But I have to repeat this process.

Any suggestions?

Thanks,
Jesse

Dabble Inn · 05-07-2019, 12:16 PM

I'd start with a new air and fuel filter, and spark plugs. Then go from there, carb may need cleaned if it was sitting for a long time

aintgotthis · 05-07-2019, 08:55 PM

Sounds like the main jet in the carb needs cleaned.

Mooncarter · 05-07-2019, 10:43 PM

Yep. Starving for fuel.

jconway1006 · 05-08-2019, 07:38 AM

Thanks guys. I bought the cart and test drove it before I actually handed over the cash. Maybe I stirred something up on the way home. It’s my luck. I’m learning with these things. Just thought I got a good deal and was able to unload and start driving. LOL.

05-07-2019, 10:58 AM	#1
jconway1006 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Blakely, PA Posts: 38	1991 Marathon Question Hey All, So I just picked up a 91 marathon for a decent price. Before I bought I took it for a little cruise and it seemed fine. However now that I am back to my campground I was driving it around and it appears to have a little issue. Not sure what cause I'm definitely no expert. But it appears as a Choke issue? Seems like it bogs down a little and it I pull the choke out then push back in it moves. But I have to repeat this process. Any suggestions? Thanks, Jesse

05-07-2019, 12:16 PM	#2
Dabble Inn Nincompoop Club Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Idaho Posts: 1,178	Re: 1991 Marathon Question I'd start with a new air and fuel filter, and spark plugs. Then go from there, carb may need cleaned if it was sitting for a long time

05-07-2019, 08:55 PM	#3
aintgotthis Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64	Re: 1991 Marathon Question Sounds like the main jet in the carb needs cleaned.
aintgotthis Not Yet Wild Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 64

05-07-2019, 10:43 PM	#4
Mooncarter Gone Insane Join Date: Oct 2016 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 14,215	Re: 1991 Marathon Question Yep. Starving for fuel.

05-08-2019, 07:38 AM	#5
jconway1006 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Blakely, PA Posts: 38	Re: 1991 Marathon Question Thanks guys. I bought the cart and test drove it before I actually handed over the cash. Maybe I stirred something up on the way home. It’s my luck. I’m learning with these things. Just thought I got a good deal and was able to unload and start driving. LOL.

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