Whats my Options

[1moretoy]

Originally Posted by Dave Box

If you are running the standard 45 inch belt then buy the DAYCO HP 3004.
Dave

Are the shorter belts found at the local auto parts stores or do they have to be ordered from a cart shop?

[jlhog]

I found mine on eBay. You could try that or this place.
http://www.mfgsupply.com/m/c/HP3004..html

[Dave Box]

I got mine at Amazon, I believe that NAPA also sell belts.

[1moretoy]

thanks

[jlhog]

The belt is not real loose on the pulley. It is a stock belt. I do not see a parking brake anyplace. It is going on the lift today and I can get a better look at it. When I grab the belt it wants to move both pulleys. Is the clutch not disengaging all the way maybe?

Originally Posted by Dave Box

That is very strange. The drive belt should be loose enough to slip on the clutch pullies with the engine off and allow you to push it around. This is a little off the wall but when you stop your cart are you locking down the hill brake? If you are that will lock the rear wheels and when you press the accelerator to start, the brake will automatically disengage. If the brakes are not locked on then grab the main belt and give it a tug, does it slip around the pully?

Dave

[pachanga90]

Another quik/cheap mod.first,is the govenor removed?If not,do it.second,remove the cover on the Drive-Clutch.remove the spring and add about 3/16"-1/4" shim washer behind it.This alone will make a huge difference on a stock cart with 22" tires.Next step.Disassemble the Driven-Clutch and remove the shim from between the sheaves,this allows the sheaves to close up more and gives more low-end.Add a 1/8"-3/16" shim under the spring,this will delay up-shifting so you stretch out your low-range a little longer.All of this is done to my cart,I was out in the woods yesterday with some friends yesterday,they were on my 4-wheelers,i was on my cart and they couldn't believe how it performs.We clocked it at 23mph down a trail against my Foreman.Hope this helps.

[Steedracer]

I have a 91 marathon 2cycle and would like to try the belt change to get a little more get up and go . Would the DAYCO HP 3004 be the belt that I need for that cart and if so where is the best place to get one?

[Dave Box]

No the HP3004 will not work for you. Half way through 1988 EZGO changed the layout of the rear end and the belt is a different length. I suggest that you gat a tape measure or some string and wrap it around your belt to measure the length. Now search for a belt no shorter than 1 inch than your stock belt. Don't be tempted to go any shorter as you will not be able to roll it on.