Marathon Clutch-Mod. Update

[ThatguY]

Originally Posted by Quinn

Basically its this: You zip tie the governor spring so it doesn't react to the governor thats speed activated in the rear axle. When these carts were stock with stock wheels they were governed to 15mph for golf course use. It reduces the throttle pull when that speed is reached. Bypassing it with the zip tie allows the max potential speed of it. Basically you are compressing the spring with the zip tie so the axle governor has limited to little effect. There are many threads on here with pictures showing how to do this.

**NOTE: Doing this of course voids the original design of your golf cart..

Thanks quinn i'll search the thread.

[pachanga90]

2 points on the Govenor-Modifications: If you unhook it you allow more speed,Ok if you have certain people using it,Not so good when Kids are using it.If you have Larger-tires and run off-road(more than just riding on flat trails),The cart will be almost useless with it hooked up.So either zip-tie it so it can be used as designed if needed,or remove it entirely(disassemble the axle-housing)to prevent damage if it comes apart at higher-speeds.Hope this helps.

[bifferd]

do you have any pictures on this i have a 1982 ezgo this sounds like a nice mod

[Hardatwork]

Originally Posted by pachanga90

I'll try to get some pics,I have an old clutch in my parts-heap somewhere.Unhooking the govenor on a 2pg marathon is as simple as unscrewing the cable-clamp at the carb. and removing the cable(make sure its' the cable that goes to the govenor on the Driven-Clutch and not your throttle-cableIf you have the stock OEM clutch,It has 3 screws holding the cover on,plus the center-bolt that goes into the crank-shaft.Remove the bolt and screws,the cover will pop out on its' own or you may have to tap it to pop it.Remove the spring,add your spacers,and reassemble it.Tighten the 3 screws,and make sure you either torque the center bolt to factory torque,or hit it with an impact-gun.You will notice a big difference immediately on take-off.As I have stated in the past,This is with a stock-belt.I tried the short belt with the clutch shimmed and it actually hurt performance alot.Hope this helps.

I would still like to see your pictures.

Thanks

Chuck

[pachanga90]

I found a spare clutch,I will post pics Thursday afternoon,I have to pick up some shims.

[Hardatwork]

Originally Posted by pachanga90

I found a spare clutch,I will post pics Thursday afternoon,I have to pick up some shims.

Thank you
I would like to see your shims.

Chuck

[pachanga90]

The shims are 1-1/8" grade-8 U-bolt washers(I work for a suspension-shop:Thru-Way Spring.)Any Grade-5 or better 1-1/8" Washer or spacer will work.Mine are 3/16" thick each,right now I have 2 installed.I'll get some in the morning and post the pics,I'm gonna try more shims in mine anyway(Getting Greedy for torque,but won't let go of the stock-motor.)

[bifferd]

Is your motor a 244 cc with a comet clutch?

[pachanga90]

244cc w/OEM Ez-Go clutch,The Comet was a factory replacement.

[ThatguY]

So will this work on a 94 medalist with a 295 robin????? Or is it a whole diffrent beast???