86 Marathon - Newbie

[Den17296]

Hey gang, I just picked up this little bugger. Cool as heck but I'm sure having a hard time to find any info or part numbers. I have other electric golf carts but this is my first gas one. I believe this is a 2pg motor? Does anyone make a conversion kit to slap in a bigger motor and maybe swap out rear end to keep revers?

I'm also having a fairly good leak coming out of the rear pinion from what I can tell. At first I thought it was just way overfilled but after pulling the plug and bringing the level to the plug height. It still leaks when secondary clutch is spinning. Ideas where I could find the replacement seal or the part #?

Thanks for any help someone can offer....

https://imgur.com/a/fYYVQx7

[newtjl]

This is just an opinion but to me, they are designed around a Robin two stroke engine so once you change that out, you are welcoming a myriad of other headaches. I know a lot of people do it with success but I also see a LOT of guys trying to sell their gutted up messes on MP for a song because they have nothing but problems and want someone else to have them for awhile.

A BGW sponsor will likely have the seal you are looking for. They may be found here/

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-sponsors.php

Someone has put a lot of work into that Marathon. Im sure its a head turner. Welcome to BGW.

[cart around]

I didn't see anything at the sponsors.

Vintage golf cart parts has them.

Our Part Number: BE22-300

OEM Part Numbers - EZ 14113-G1, 14113G1, ND 12978

Item Description -

Pinion Bearing Seal for 1976 to 1988 gas models with Dana Differential +++ Also Nordskog.

NOTE: Measures: 1.750" I.D. by 2.502" O.D. by .312" Wide
Our Price: $16.87
Your Total:
$16.87

[Dabble Inn]

Well now, that's different. I like it....... I had to change out the diff seal on mine a few years ago, had to buy a puller that didn't fit very well but I was able to get it out. Thanks for the pics and Good Luck..

[Den17296]

Thanks for the advice and link. Will probably start with a new seal and go from there.

[Den17296]

Originally Posted by cart around

I didn't see anything at the sponsors.

Vintage golf cart parts has them.

Our Part Number: BE22-300

OEM Part Numbers - EZ 14113-G1, 14113G1, ND 12978

Item Description -

Pinion Bearing Seal for 1976 to 1988 gas models with Dana Differential +++ Also Nordskog.

NOTE: Measures: 1.750" I.D. by 2.502" O.D. by .312" Wide
Our Price: $16.87
Your Total:
$16.87

Thanks Cart Around, appreciate it

[Den17296]

Originally Posted by Dabble Inn

Well now, that's different. I like it....... I had to change out the diff seal on mine a few years ago, had to buy a puller that didn't fit very well but I was able to get it out. Thanks for the pics and Good Luck..

Dabble, thanks. I was able to get the drive clutch and will try pulling the old seal out tomorrow when the new one comes in.

[Den17296]

Originally Posted by newtjl

This is just an opinion but to me, they are designed around a Robin two stroke engine so once you change that out, you are welcoming a myriad of other headaches. I know a lot of people do it with success but I also see a LOT of guys trying to sell their gutted up messes on MP for a song because they have nothing but problems and want someone else to have them for awhile.

A BGW sponsor will likely have the seal you are looking for. They may be found here/

https://www.buggiesgonewild.com/site-sponsors.php

Someone has put a lot of work into that Marathon. Im sure its a head turner. Welcome to BGW.

newtjl, thanks for the feedback and I'm starting to think I just leave it a @pg set up and maybe fix up motor and or any other parts that could use some refreshes.