Power wash 2 stroke EZ GO

florida · 03-23-2011, 09:18 AM

I am new to the site and I have a 2 stroke EZ GO marathon, and the eng is very dirty from years of use. Is there anything I should worry about or protect before I power wash the compartment and engine. This is an amazing site any help would be great.
Frank

1989Marathon · 03-23-2011, 09:22 AM

I pulled the motor out and pressure washed it. I also pressure washed the engine compartment. No ill effects. Just let everything dry out good. You may want to cover up the back side of the key switch.

Dave Box · 03-23-2011, 09:53 AM

Personally I would think twice about power washing. Water is going to spray everywhere including the clutches, carburetor, the starter, the regulator, well you get the idea. In addition I know how fragile the 25+ year old wiring is and you may well end up riping wires out of connectors.
I would wrap the starter in a poly bag and shield off all the electrical equipment on the firewall then use a proprietary engine aerosol cleaner, rinsing off with a low pressure water hose.
Just another $0.02
Dave

florida · 03-23-2011, 10:21 AM

Thanks Dave this is why I asked!!!

03-23-2011, 09:18 AM	#1
florida Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Power wash 2 stroke EZ GO I am new to the site and I have a 2 stroke EZ GO marathon, and the eng is very dirty from years of use. Is there anything I should worry about or protect before I power wash the compartment and engine. This is an amazing site any help would be great. Frank
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03-23-2011, 09:22 AM	#2
1989Marathon Gone Wild Join Date: Oct 2010 Posts: 6,730	Re: Power wash 2 stroke EZ GO I pulled the motor out and pressure washed it. I also pressure washed the engine compartment. No ill effects. Just let everything dry out good. You may want to cover up the back side of the key switch.
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03-23-2011, 09:53 AM	#3
Dave Box Respect the Cart Join Date: May 2010 Location: Rocky Mount, Virginia Posts: 2,190	Re: Power wash 2 stroke EZ GO Personally I would think twice about power washing. Water is going to spray everywhere including the clutches, carburetor, the starter, the regulator, well you get the idea. In addition I know how fragile the 25+ year old wiring is and you may well end up riping wires out of connectors. I would wrap the starter in a poly bag and shield off all the electrical equipment on the firewall then use a proprietary engine aerosol cleaner, rinsing off with a low pressure water hose. Just another $0.02 Dave

03-23-2011, 10:21 AM	#4
florida Not Yet Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 4	Re: Power wash 2 stroke EZ GO Thanks Dave this is why I asked!!!
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