Shorter drive belt

[jcsk8tr]

Originally Posted by pachanga90

I shimmed my Drive-Clutch 3/16" on my Marathon 2-stroke with a stock belt.It was a beast(nite/day difference with the shim).Bought the shorter-belt,it killed power.I think the shorter belt is best on a stock-clutched cart.I still have the shorter-belt hanging on the wall,maybe someone will need it someday.Madman,where in Upstate NY are you located?

what kindof belt is it.. where are u located ? can i buy it? if so call me please 5853220952

[pachanga90]

The belt I have is a Gates 6044 Sportline its' 1-3/4" shorter than stock.the dimensions are 1-3/16" x 44-1/8". Let me know if this will work,I'm in Hamlin.PM me i'll give you my cell#.

[amcjeep]

Originally Posted by pachanga90

The belt I have is a Gates 6044 Sportline its' 1-3/4" shorter than stock.the dimensions are 1-3/16" x 44-1/8". Let me know if this will work,I'm in Hamlin.PM me i'll give you my cell#.

That's the same size as the HP3004 belt.

[amcjeep]

Originally Posted by Heliarc

Ok, I got the belt on the other day.It was a hell of an effort.Almost seemed like putting a truck tire on the rim with crowbars.I'm wondering if something is wrong because of that, and the fact that once you get up to a good clip, the belt starts grabbing and actually feels like you're stomping the brake.It immediately goes away a second after even if you keep on the gas.The belt width is 1 and 3/16" by 43".It's a Gates belt and the number is 19T4300.I was going to go for a Dayco, but that was over $60 and would have had to be ordered.

FWIW, Amazon has the HP3004 for $39 and free super saver shipping.

[Heliarc]

Does this mean the belt I have on is way too short?

[amcjeep]

Originally Posted by Heliarc

Does this mean the belt I have on is way too short?

yep

[CHEESEMAKER]

Does anybody have the Gates number for a stock sized belt for a 2PG motor?

Cause the NAPA in my town hires the finest idiots/asshats.

[Heliarc]

I'd go for the HP3004 from Amazon.I just did and it's a bit of an effort to get it on, but they sent the right belt and it works wonderfully.

[CHEESEMAKER]

So, let me get this right before I order parts. (I can get stock belt cheaper on Amazon than the shorter one.) So, I'm double checking things.

~The shorter belt theory, you will get more low end torque, but will you loose top end? (from what I'm gathering, since I'm new to this)

[Heliarc]

Oh sorry.I misread you earlier.You wanted a stock number.I do not have that.The HP3004 is a shorter belt by about an inch.It will give you more climbing ability at the expense of top speed.