Do I need a shorter belt?

donnie5336 · 02-16-2012, 01:05 PM

Hi all. New here and fairly new to the cart world also. I apologize in advance for not having the complete details on my cart but I'm at work and it's at home so I can update later with more info, but I know its either a 1996 or 1997 EZGO gas. Not sure if its a Medalist, TXT, etc. but hopefully my problem will be general enough to diagnose regardless of model. My cart is pretty slow to get going, and also slow going up any kind of hill at all. I've been searching and the consensus is new belt and or clutch. And since the belt is cheapest I was going to start with that. But my question is this.. when my cart is taking off, or going up hill, it's not just that the speed is slow, but the engine seems to be dragging also, as if its under a heavy load. Is this also typical of needing a new/shorter belt? Or would my engine still be revving normally, just slow acceleration? If this is something other than the belt, where should I be looking? Carb issue maybe? Thanks in advance for any replies.

Doc's BoneCracker · 02-16-2012, 10:35 PM

Have you checked the valves by chance? It sounds like what mine was doing and it was 90% belt but the vavle springs where also weak.

Just my 2 cents worth

donnie5336 · 02-17-2012, 11:04 AM

No I haven't. We just got the cart for the kids for Christmas and haven't really had the chance to ride it very much yet. I'll check those but most definitely will go ahead and replace that belt.

Doc's BoneCracker · 02-17-2012, 08:07 PM

I just replaced mine this week I followed everyone's advice on here and went with a shorter belt. I got the NAPA 6098 and it has been great. it's a little hard getting on but just keep working it it will go. Some times it's hard to shift but after about 12 hours of run time it'll start getting easier.

2. when you check your valves use a .04 feeler gauge.

crash12888 · 02-17-2012, 08:12 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Doc's BoneCracker

I just replaced mine this week I followed everyone's advice on here and went with a shorter belt. I got the NAPA 6098 and it has been great. it's a little hard getting on but just keep working it it will go. Some times it's hard to shift but after about 12 hours of run time it'll start getting easier.

2. when you check your valves use a .04 feeler gauge.

I know it's just a slip of the finger Doc but valve clearance should be set cold at .004

Doc's BoneCracker · 02-17-2012, 08:52 PM

Thanks crash! When you use your hands for adjusting all day the old fingers start screaming at you this time of night.

882001 · 02-18-2012, 10:11 AM

wow thATS A BIG HOLE, DID YOU shoot him with a .38? ahhh 38 39 what ever it took

crash12888 · 02-18-2012, 10:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 882001

wow thATS A BIG HOLE, DID YOU shoot him with a .38? ahhh 38 39 what ever it took

umm, Have you been drinking again? or maybe still?

02-16-2012, 01:05 PM	#1
donnie5336 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 40	Do I need a shorter belt? Hi all. New here and fairly new to the cart world also. I apologize in advance for not having the complete details on my cart but I'm at work and it's at home so I can update later with more info, but I know its either a 1996 or 1997 EZGO gas. Not sure if its a Medalist, TXT, etc. but hopefully my problem will be general enough to diagnose regardless of model. My cart is pretty slow to get going, and also slow going up any kind of hill at all. I've been searching and the consensus is new belt and or clutch. And since the belt is cheapest I was going to start with that. But my question is this.. when my cart is taking off, or going up hill, it's not just that the speed is slow, but the engine seems to be dragging also, as if its under a heavy load. Is this also typical of needing a new/shorter belt? Or would my engine still be revving normally, just slow acceleration? If this is something other than the belt, where should I be looking? Carb issue maybe? Thanks in advance for any replies.
donnie5336 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 40

02-16-2012, 10:35 PM	#2
Doc's BoneCracker Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 544	Re: Do I need a shorter belt? Have you checked the valves by chance? It sounds like what mine was doing and it was 90% belt but the vavle springs where also weak. Just my 2 cents worth

02-17-2012, 11:04 AM	#3
donnie5336 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 40	Re: Do I need a shorter belt? No I haven't. We just got the cart for the kids for Christmas and haven't really had the chance to ride it very much yet. I'll check those but most definitely will go ahead and replace that belt.
donnie5336 Not Yet Wild Join Date: Feb 2012 Posts: 40

02-17-2012, 08:07 PM	#4
Doc's BoneCracker Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 544	Re: Do I need a shorter belt? I just replaced mine this week I followed everyone's advice on here and went with a shorter belt. I got the NAPA 6098 and it has been great. it's a little hard getting on but just keep working it it will go. Some times it's hard to shift but after about 12 hours of run time it'll start getting easier. 2. when you check your valves use a .04 feeler gauge.

02-17-2012, 08:52 PM	#6
Doc's BoneCracker Gone Wild Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Kansas City, Mo Posts: 544	Re: Do I need a shorter belt? Thanks crash! When you use your hands for adjusting all day the old fingers start screaming at you this time of night.

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02-18-2012, 10:11 AM	#7
882001 Getting Wild Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: kemah texas Posts: 94	Re: Do I need a shorter belt? wow thATS A BIG HOLE, DID YOU shoot him with a .38? ahhh 38 39 what ever it took

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