91 EzGo General Questions

Wedee

New Member
OK so I recently picked up a 1991 EzGo Cart and had a few general questions;

1. 1991 EzGo carts were Marathons Right? (Only model available so that's what I have been calling it)

2. I am also assuming that the cart is a resistor cart. So it uses a resistor wiper setup to change speed (Similar to a slot car controller?)

3. Charging - I do not have immediate access to my charger, but it has a 12 hour timer - I do not believe it has an auto circuit, so what routine should I follow when charging? (How long, how often)

4. I will be upgrading wiring and bus bars, but if I intend to do a small lift and wheels (Not increasing size of wheels over stock) do I need to do any other mods because of lift (Yes I realize if I want more performance I do.. LOL - I guess I am really asking does a lift alone cause decreased performance? I know larger tires will change the performance)

5. Reference item 2 above - As this is an older cart, is their any recommended maintenance (Cleaning) recommended for the resistor wiper? (if of course that is the way it is set up)

6. Motor maintenance - I have not taken a look at one of these motors, but I am assuming they are serviceable - IE replace bearings, brushes ect. Is their a recommended set of maintenance that should be preformed on them? Grease / Clean / Brush replacement?


Thanks for the forum, looks like it is nicely setup, and I recognize the majority of the posters over here. If you need any help with IPB let me know.

Duane....
 

HotRodCarts

Cartaholic
Duane, Sorry you didn't get any answers here on your questions. I never saw this post until tonight.

1 - Yes in 91 the EZGO golf carts were Marathons. They also had some utility carts.

2- 91 could have been resistor or electronic controller.

3 - I believe the charger should have a auto setting on the timer knob.

4 - You should be fine on the lift. Actually I've seen many lifted carts run fine with the stock cables and buss bars. I like to upgrade the buss bars and cables myself. And if you go with a higher amp controller and hi torque or speed motor you should definitely upgrade all cables and the HD buss bars.

5 - 91 should have a pot box for the throttle 0-5k ohms

6 - The motors don't require much. They last quite a long time. All the internal parts are available.
 
Top