Drive belt question

revoarcher · 03-31-2011, 07:33 PM

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Originally Posted by DutchMike

Oh and where did you buy and how much?

Sorry not a carryall it is a DS I guess I should have said that. I didnt know you were talking about a carryall.

a70eliminator · 04-01-2011, 06:36 AM

On that belt issue, mine acts the same way, especially since I put new belt on, the drive clutch has a heavy spring in it and closes up on the belt at a higher RPM, It grabs hard, as in whiplash, no matter how gradual I try to take off. The old belt no doubt has a softer takeoff accompanied with an audible sqeel, especially on the high end. By the way I forget to mention I have carryall clutches on a regular CC.

bonduranth · 04-01-2011, 08:14 AM

Belt is 1 inch wide when new. .07 wear will reduce speed by 1 mph. if below .910 belt must be replaced. Check your clutch and make sure the faces are flat. A large dip in the face can also cause a grabbing action.

DutchMike · 04-01-2011, 08:26 PM

Do any of you know why sometimes when I press the gas pedal, the starter doesnt start to turn to crank engine? When I the let it go and press down again it will work. This is a gas cart where engine kicks on when gas pedal pressed.

bonduranth · 04-02-2011, 08:52 AM

possible answers.
1. If you hear a click from the solenoid, it may be the solenoid.

2. If the solenoid does not click, it most likely is a micro switch associated with the foot pedal. On an EZ-GO they are hard to find. It is under the floor mat in a box. Must remove sill plate to get mat up.

3. Starter brushes worn out. least likely cause, but carefully move the clutch with pedal depressed and see if it kicks

Year and model would help

DutchMike · 04-02-2011, 10:28 AM

Thanks for the info so far. I own a 2000 club car carryall 272

bonduranth · 04-02-2011, 01:50 PM

Check the microswitch inside the plastic housing where the throttle cable come out.

DutchMike · 04-02-2011, 05:05 PM

Once I open that up and locate this micro switch, what would I look for?

bonduranth · 04-02-2011, 05:16 PM

there are two switches. one has a white wire and a black stripe and only 2 connections. the other one is the one that has wiring to activate the solenoid. that is the one to replace. it has 3 connections and usually is on top. Beware, there are very small nuts on the other end of the screws you have to take out. Be careful not to loose them.

DutchMike · 04-02-2011, 09:04 PM

Could it be as simple as getting a new battery? Can this be any standard 12volt car battery?

04-01-2011, 06:36 AM	#12
a70eliminator Getting Wild Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Northeast Ohio Posts: 115	Re: Drive belt question On that belt issue, mine acts the same way, especially since I put new belt on, the drive clutch has a heavy spring in it and closes up on the belt at a higher RPM, It grabs hard, as in whiplash, no matter how gradual I try to take off. The old belt no doubt has a softer takeoff accompanied with an audible sqeel, especially on the high end. By the way I forget to mention I have carryall clutches on a regular CC.

04-01-2011, 08:14 AM	#13
bonduranth Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC & Bracey VA Posts: 156	Re: Drive belt question Belt is 1 inch wide when new. .07 wear will reduce speed by 1 mph. if below .910 belt must be replaced. Check your clutch and make sure the faces are flat. A large dip in the face can also cause a grabbing action.

04-01-2011, 08:26 PM	#14
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97	Do any of you know why sometimes when I press the gas pedal, the starter doesnt start to turn to crank engine? When I the let it go and press down again it will work. This is a gas cart where engine kicks on when gas pedal pressed.
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97

04-02-2011, 08:52 AM	#15
bonduranth Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC & Bracey VA Posts: 156	Re: Drive belt question possible answers. 1. If you hear a click from the solenoid, it may be the solenoid. 2. If the solenoid does not click, it most likely is a micro switch associated with the foot pedal. On an EZ-GO they are hard to find. It is under the floor mat in a box. Must remove sill plate to get mat up. 3. Starter brushes worn out. least likely cause, but carefully move the clutch with pedal depressed and see if it kicks Year and model would help

04-02-2011, 10:28 AM	#16
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97	Thanks for the info so far. I own a 2000 club car carryall 272
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04-02-2011, 01:50 PM	#17
bonduranth Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC & Bracey VA Posts: 156	Re: Drive belt question Check the microswitch inside the plastic housing where the throttle cable come out.

04-02-2011, 05:05 PM	#18
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97	Re: Drive belt question Once I open that up and locate this micro switch, what would I look for?
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97

04-02-2011, 05:16 PM	#19
bonduranth Gone Wild Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Raleigh NC & Bracey VA Posts: 156	Re: Drive belt question there are two switches. one has a white wire and a black stripe and only 2 connections. the other one is the one that has wiring to activate the solenoid. that is the one to replace. it has 3 connections and usually is on top. Beware, there are very small nuts on the other end of the screws you have to take out. Be careful not to loose them.

04-02-2011, 09:04 PM	#20
DutchMike Getting Wild Join Date: Mar 2011 Posts: 97	Could it be as simple as getting a new battery? Can this be any standard 12volt car battery?
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