belt length

[toger]

I'm a recently retired mechanic trying to help out our local club by volunteering to work on their carts. This is my 1st foray into golf carts so I'm learning as I go. There is an older yamaha that was donated minus any paperwork or manuals. Some people feel it's a G1 but no one is sure. The problem I'm having is drive belt length. The belt on it seems too long to me. If I squeeze the belt together between the 2 pulleys I can touch both halves together. Is that normal on a yamaha? All the other carts are club cars so I have nothing to compare to. It's a belt meant for...I believe...G2 and up? 39 and a bit inches. I tried to put a belt on for a G1 (36") and there was no way I was getting that on. Is there a VIN on that machine that I'm unable to find so far? -Thanks