Roller chassis marathon- need best electrical system

[chadowen]

I just converted a 91 marathon to 48v and I have a front and rear switch, controller and seloniod that all were in working condition when I removed them about 2 months ago.

[Elove]

Originally Posted by rottie

I just pulled a running stock motor, controller and lead acid batteries from my project and need to get rid of them.
If your interested, lets talk.
If you are going for high performance upgrade, then ScottyB is the man.

Thanks for the offer Rottie but I'm afraid shipping to FL would kill my small budget? Not sure what it would be w lead acid batteries involved? What do you want for whole system?

Edit: Sorry Rottie- just realized you may be a snow bird down in Sebastian, Fl? Is that where u have the parts for offer?

[Elove]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Does the motor mount perpendicular to the axles or parallel to the axles?
Can you find an ID tag on the passenger side of hump on the floor? Is yes, what is the manufacture code? The last 2 digits tell the year it was made.
And welcome to BGW

Hi ScottyB! Yeah the info: s/n: 744759 model#E1993
Motor mounting to axle would be parallel.

[Elove]

From what I've been able to read up on so far- I think it would be cool to retro up to a TXT running gear? But can I use my marathon rearend????

[rottie]

Yes I am currently in Sebastian, FL.
pm sent.

[Elove]

Originally Posted by scottyb

Does the motor mount perpendicular to the axles or parallel to the axles?
Can you find an ID tag on the passenger side of hump on the floor? Is yes, what is the manufacture code? The last 2 digits tell the year it was made.
And welcome to BGW

I was wondering what the difference was between the marathon and the TXT models? I'm a fan of elec tech and really like simplicity. Above resistor carts what is the next simplest controller system?

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by Elove

I was wondering what the difference was between the marathon and the TXT models? I'm a fan of elec tech and really like simplicity. Above resistor carts what is the next simplest controller system?

One like what the cart had originally.

[Elove]

Originally Posted by scottyb

One like what the cart had originally.

Can you enlighten me to what it had? Since this roller has nothing in it I have no reference other than reads of posts. Is there a diagram somewhere and what IS this marathon called electrically? Other than DEAD..... Lmao! Would this have been the TXT system after all?
Thank you man for your help- seriously.

👍🏻

all you see needs replaced

[Elove]

Originally Posted by crash test dummy

all you see needs replaced

I found those stickies w diagrams too..... My whole problem is knowing if my cart was a resistor or controller cart. StevieB may have indicated it was a controller series and u are posting a resistor cart.... If a beggar could be a chooser- I'd rather have the controller system I think. I don't have a problem making a new wire harness, that's simple- finding a good set up complete AND CHEAP is probly the big challenge here?


I found a 2012 precedent motor on Craig's List for $100 but I see it's a SEPEX Motor..... Can that be rewired into a series motor?

Thanks CrashTestDummy!