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09-28-2010, 12:02 PM | #1 |
Not Yet Wild
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Determining belt length for engine swap
I'm installing the GX390 clone in a '93 EZGO. I'm pretty sure I will not have the same centerline distance of the drive and driven shafts as the original set-up. How do I dermine the correct belt length, and where is a good resource for this belt?
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09-28-2010, 09:29 PM | #2 |
Happy Carting
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
Here is a method I have used with success. Get a piece of cloths line size rope and black sharpie. Wrap the line around the drive pulley center and then around the outer most edge of the driven clutch pulley. Now mark the line and measure however much line that was and add 2 inches. That is the length of the belt you will need. Any Sponsor of BGW can you a belt... post your findings here and we can see if there is a stock belt for a cart that is close enough.... Often you can move the motor a bit to use a stock belt even if it is for a Harley Davidson
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09-29-2010, 10:30 AM | #3 |
Not Yet Wild
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
Scotty,
Thanks. I will use this method when I get to that point with this project. I'm sure I'll be asking more questions as I get into this project. This is my first cart modification. |
09-29-2010, 11:11 AM | #4 |
Gone Wild
Join Date: Apr 2010
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
I have been thinking about doing the same thing to my '93. I think you will have fun. Please keep us up to date with lots of facts, pictures, and new things you have learned.
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10-06-2010, 09:53 PM | #5 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fort Wayne,IN
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
I have honda 24hp motor on my cart, It very hard to put in Neutral, I think the belt is a litttle too short, can it be adjust? thanks
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10-06-2010, 10:04 PM | #6 |
Raised by coyotes
Join Date: Nov 2008
Location: Central Texas
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
If the bolt holes in the engine mount/ cradle are slotted, yes.
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10-07-2010, 12:09 AM | #7 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fort Wayne,IN
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
Fintrock, thanks, just done adjust(It not slot,it just holes but it stilll work (Tarr Toys Cradle) hope the other wheel line up with clutch... and test drive, it seem to be better,it easy to move the gear arm now,and be able put in neutral when engine run( have to turn off before) but when in N gear arm sometime not right in middle. Thanks again ,my frist time post and found the answer less than 10mins.
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10-07-2010, 07:16 AM | #8 |
Not your usual outlaw
Join Date: Oct 2008
Location: Near Lake Geneva, WI
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
MYM, if you have the 30mm taper shaft on that Honda, the other option is to call Tom at CPP and tell him what the issue is. He got me a clutch that has an idler bearing in it. I can keep the belt real tight and have no problems shifting.
I think it's called a "Trail Block" clutch. http://www.cartpartsplus.com/ |
10-07-2010, 10:33 AM | #9 |
Not Yet Wild
Join Date: Oct 2010
Location: Fort Wayne,IN
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
Essnes, my clutch is Comet and it is new, I wish i knew before, I keep that in mind, maybe for the next cart, Thanks
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10-07-2010, 10:37 AM | #10 | |
Not your usual outlaw
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Re: Determining belt length for engine swap
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I'm thinking in the long run since you dont have a way to really adjust the tension on the belt. Just something to consider..... Good luck |
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