87 marathon being resurrected

[markups09]

And another

[markups09]

I put 4" total lift and 2" wheel spacers on every wheel so it's 4" wider overall only problem now is I can definitely tell I have a bent rim on the left rear so one more thing to buy. I'm getting it ready for a OD green paint job with black trim and rims

[93yellowclubcar]

Looks good!

How fast can you go? With those taller tires if you unhooked the governor I'd guesstimate around 20-22 MPH.

[markups09]

I believe according to phone gps that it does 16-17mph that's with the governor intact. I was worried about blowing it up if I take it off . I'd like to get rid of it but would have to confirm it won't implode first. I'd be happy to take any advice if you guys have any especially clutch help.

[93yellowclubcar]

I'd remove the governor, just watch the downhill runs, etc.. With those taller tires, I really don't think you can over-rev it unless your throttling it hard downhill. As for clutches, the advice I was given is in the 3 wheel build thread in my signature - Morgan44 has a smoking hot 2pg setup, so I trust his advice on clutching.

One other item - are you using the factory oil injection system? If so you need to remove it and cap off the injection port at the intake and premix at 128:1 or 100:1, the latter if you plan on hard running and lots of offroading.

[markups09]

Thank you I've been having a hell of a time with clutching suggestions and the factory clutch just isn't cutting it

[markups09]

So quick update I removed the oil resevoir bottle and line, plugged the injector with a m6-12mm fine thread bolt now I'm running 93 octane with motul oil @100:1 so 6.25oz/5gal.
I put a new plug in it and a pod filter on the intake. I was running it today on a flat trail @22 mph according to phone gps that's with the governor intact. Any idea if it would be bad to remove the governor ? I don't want to blow it up just yet. Yellowclubcar said earlier in this thread he thought it would be okay as long as I stayed off the throttle down hill. I happen to agree with that after a lot of thought but just thought I'd ask for a couple more opinions just to be sure.

[Morgan44]

You can remove it without problems. If your getting 22 mph on a flat run, I don't think it's working correctly anyway. Over revving will be tough with a somewhat stock set up. A super long down hill run would be the only time it would even cross my mind.