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09-10-2009, 08:53 AM | #1 |
What was I thinking?
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Brooksville, Florida
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88 Marathon Project
Hi Folks,
I just picked up what I believe to be a 88 Marathon. It has a lift up front but that's as far as they got. The lift in the rear will be easy. It has the resistor coil speed control and I believe a 36v motor. My dream is to stretch it and make a 6 seater limo. 4 facing front and 2 facing rear. I will first find out if the thing runs. They told me it should. Who knows. Anyway, my question is this. With the added weight and a lift with offroad tires, will the 36v motor and resistor coil have enough power? I only have a small amount $ tied up so far, what would be a good place to start. Should I go ahead and upgrade to 48v now or work with what I have now. I have to get batteries and charger anyhow. I can rig up 36v now to find out if my stuff works so that's not a problem. If this was yours, what would you do? |
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09-10-2009, 10:29 AM | #2 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Aug 2008
Location: Cumming, GA
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Re: 88 Marathon Project
Convert to solid state 48 volt and never regret it. Pay attention to the conditon of the frame rails where the batteries are at. They can get very cancerous from the corrosion.
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09-10-2009, 04:45 PM | #3 |
Gone Crazy
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Pine Hill NJ
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Re: 88 Marathon Project
Ya what he said. Once you convert to 48V you will love it. And then you will read about 72V and start thinking about that. Keep us posted.
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09-11-2009, 08:22 AM | #4 |
What was I thinking?
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Brooksville, Florida
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Re: 88 Marathon Project
OK,
I have done some reading and I'm a little confused. Going soild state 48v, does this mean this? 400amp controller, HD solnoid, hd F/R switch, and 4 guage wiring. Can I use the orignal motor or new to get a new one? What else would I need? Thanks for all the info. |
09-11-2009, 10:56 PM | #5 | |
Gone Wild
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Re: 88 Marathon Project
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09-11-2009, 11:21 PM | #6 | |
What was I thinking?
Join Date: Jul 2009
Location: Brooksville, Florida
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Re: 88 Marathon Project
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I meant to say charger and batteries too. Pot box???? Speed control. What donor could I use?? Accelerator Linkage?? I'm quessing it goes between foot pedal and Pot box. As I need a new F/R switch, won't the new one have the double microswitch? Sorry for all the questions, but I don't have much to start with. So its hard to go out and look at it and say "Oh! that's what they mean" Can this project be done or am I biting off more than I can chew. |
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