The belts are turning but engine wont catch

[CreeBo23]

I just got a 98 EZ-GO Workhorse. I had to replace one of the piston heads and connecting arm. I got the engine put back together and in the cart. The belts turn but the engine just wont engage. I've checked the plugs and they're fine. Don't know what else to do. Someone suggested I need to set the timing and I might have the starter belt too tight. Any ideas?

[pizzamaker]

well for an engine to run it needs gas to the piston you need spark and compression! do you have all that go'in on [is the cam timed]

[CreeBo23]

When I was taking the engine apart I removed the timing belt and the the crank shaft was turned a few times. I'm almost convinced that's what it is. I'm gonna attack that tonight and reply tomorrow. Thanks for your help PM!

[pizzamaker]

here the timming set,

[scottyb]

Originally Posted by pizzamaker

here the timming set,

WOW

Information doesn't get any clearer than that. NIce job PM

[CreeBo23]

Do the two marks at the top and the two marks at the bottom need to be aligned or will having just one set aligned through off the timing?

[pizzamaker]

Originally Posted by CreeBo23

Do the two marks at the top and the two marks at the bottom need to be aligned or will having just one set aligned through off the timing?

yes it has to look just like the picture

[CreeBo23]

Originally Posted by pizzamaker

yes it has to look just like the picture

Okay I'll give that a shot. I was hoping I could get away with it without having to take the clutch off.

[pizzamaker]

ya the clutch needs to be removed to do it right

[CreeBo23]

PM- I removed the clutch and aligned the marks. IT'S ALIVE!!! Thanks for all your help. This is my first cart and plans are in the making. First thing was to get it running again. Next is gonna be a lift/tires and then paint.