Greg Rider Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 It is a 1987 EZ-Go Marathon. I got this to troll the truck shows with. It has a 2 stroke engine that runs backwards when you shift into reverse! 1 Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freightrain Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Yup, most of them function that way(run backwards in reverse), as it's simpler and cheaper then a transmission.Depending on how well it was maintained is how well it runs and not smoke like a train LOL! Quote Larry 1959 B61 Liv'n Large...................... Charter member of the "MACK PACK" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 7, 2011 Author Share Posted September 7, 2011 It runs great. The oil injection works for now but I've been reading that they aren't to be trusted and to mix the gas/oil manually. it doesn't smoke at all and naturally the governor has been removed! . It is crazy thinking that the engine runs backwards but with a 2 stroke and a reed valve intake I guess it doesn't care. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Heh Heh,,,I like that Greg, thas cool. When you mention running backwards though, I have flashbacks of my old R-model having a spell a few months back and running backwards, that was not an enjoyable moment, sitting loaded on steep hill, lake behind me. I aged a lot that day,,,LOL,,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bollweevil Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Heh Heh,,,I like that Greg, thas cool. When you mention running backwards though, I have flashbacks of my old R-model having a spell a few months back and running backwards, that was not an enjoyable moment, sitting loaded on steep hill, lake behind me. I aged a lot that day,,,LOL,,,,randyp Be careful with that running backward , you could run into a cave and not know it. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
farmer52 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Nice toy Greg! When are you putting a bulldog hood ornament on the cart? Maybe one of those 2 legged ones? Quote Ken PRR Country and Charter member of the "Mack Pack" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaysm35a2 Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 Randy, I told my wife about your R running backwards. wow manAnyone ever see the R model golf carts? There was one on craigslist a while back. I hear they were kits you can add to a golf cart. They looked real nice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
randyp Posted September 7, 2011 Share Posted September 7, 2011 heh,,yeah jay, it will sure clean your air filter out, but bout had to clean my pants out too,,,,LOL,,,randyp Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Greg, What's the payload on that bed? Rob's goin want to hitch a ride. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 8, 2011 Share Posted September 8, 2011 Greg, What's the payload on that bed? Rob's goin want to hitch a ride.Better have one hell of a set of springs under it for me to ride.Rob 1 Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Maybe Larry will help you install a full roll cage, always wear a helmet, and you should be fine. Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Heh Heh,,,I like that Greg, thas cool. When you mention running backwards though, I have flashbacks of my old R-model having a spell a few months back and running backwards, that was not an enjoyable moment, sitting loaded on steep hill, lake behind me. I aged a lot that day,,,LOL,,,,randyp I remember you having an issue with the R running backwards. I knew the detroits could do that also. Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greg Rider Posted September 10, 2011 Author Share Posted September 10, 2011 Better have one hell of a set of springs under it for me to ride.RobFirst off let us remember this is JUST A GOLF CART!!!!! Springs would become the usless metal holding nothing that works together. Tires would be the next issue. It only has singles in the rear and no tag axle. The 9hp engine would quit, torque converter would overheat and melt under the extreme demand. The box is only 1/2" plywood with some reinforcement in the corners. I don't think it has enough cubic volume for his lifestyle. If we could outfit a Kenworth C-500 with 4 drive axles shod with solid tires, twin steer, and a second pusher engine in the rear, we could get him from the house to the shop but I think current road construction methods would prohibit actual road trips. 1 Quote #1 on A-model registryIf I drink because of work, why can't I drink at work? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 First off let us remember this is JUST A GOLF CART!!!!! Springs would become the usless metal holding nothing that works together. Tires would be the next issue. It only has singles in the rear and no tag axle. The 9hp engine would quit, torque converter would overheat and melt under the extreme demand. The box is only 1/2" plywood with some reinforcement in the corners. I don't think it has enough cubic volume for his lifestyle. If we could outfit a Kenworth C-500 with 4 drive axles shod with solid tires, twin steer, and a second pusher engine in the rear, we could get him from the house to the shop but I think current road construction methods would prohibit actual road trips.Don't forget to incorporate some type of liquid chiller system into the seats cause I hate to ooze onto other people's property.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 Maybe Larry will help you install a full roll cage, always wear a helmet, and you should be fine.http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_txOTG3wnfI Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
other dog Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_txOTG3wnfIand don't drink and drive- no telling how much beer was spilled in this video! Quote Producer of poorly photo-chopped pictures since 1999. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RowdyRebel Posted September 10, 2011 Share Posted September 10, 2011 and don't drink and drive- no telling how much beer was spilled in this video!Friends don't let jackasses drink and drive. Quote When approaching a 4-way stop, the vehicle with the biggest tires has the right of way! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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