What belt size ?

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Back plates are the plates that don't move.

Thank you! I am beginning to realize that, i haven’t worked on the the thing in a few years but i still have it and it’s still unfinished lol

That sounds awesome! I have a f/n/r transaxle from a 4 stroke ezgo in mine, maybe you could do a similar swap depending on how your current transaxle is designed.

Thank you! I will do that when i pull it out of storage and start working on it again.

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The stationary sides are opposite. The inside (closest to engine) is stationary on the drive clutch, the outside is stationary on the driven

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Well, i just uploaded a new vid where i tuned the clutch. Spoiler alert, I’ve since then bought a comet 780, which is specifically designed for this application. As far as using an engine with e start, that would be way easier. But from what i read, most of them only have a 3 amp charging system, which is ok to maintain the battery and MAYBE run a few lights. Personally, I’m planning on using a golf cart starter/generator, which will not only give me e start but charge the battery at 15 amps for front and rear lights, as well as a radio with a speaker or two.

Comet 780 ???? So that is what you are running now??@@BackRoadBomber

They sell them at harbor freight

Honestly i just got the longest belt i could find that was the right width, and mounted the engine where it reached. The belt i used is a dayco hp2028 which is 56” around and 1.19” wide

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Depends on your skill level and access to tools. You could get a 4 wheeled parts cart and graft the front end on, you could use go kart parts like a arms and steering and all that jazz, you could find an old four wheeler and use parts from that. It’s a lot of fabrication. Most people will tell you just to sell it and buy a 4 wheeled cart, but if you can get donor parts for cheap it would be worth it.

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The primary clutch didn’t work well i ended up getting a comet 780 series and the belt is a dayco hp2028. I’ll make an update video soon.

It’s a dayco hp2028 power sports belt

Well the rear axle is from an ezgo txt gas model, it had a 19 spline input shaft. I bought a 19 spline motor couple meant for electric models and it fit perfectly, then i just had to bore out a sprocket to the same size and welded it on

Right now it’s pull start only. Once the weather breaks I’ll be swapping in an electric start engine abs. Making it key start.

Do you have a video series on that build cuz I am doing the exact same thing

If you have a 93 when you mash the gas pedal I think it's called a stop and go

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I got an adapter that’s 3/4” inside and 1” tapered outside. I didn’t make the shaft any longer. A narrower belt may keep it from engaging too early, but both clutches are designed for this width so i wouldn’t get the full gear ratios.

@@BackRoadBomber Thanks for the reply. I am building the almost identical cart to what I see you have. Right now I am running the torque converter to chain method but I want to try the direct belt method as in your video. How did that work out for you? Also, do you remember the brand and model of the drive clutch you installed and where you purchased it? Thank you.

@@2001gwmc the rear axle is from an ezgo so it would have forward and reverse, with the stock ezgo clutch. The drive clutch is a knock off replacement for the gas version of the g1, but I’ve since purchased a comet 780 as the drive clutch, since this one still engaged way too soon.

@@BackRoadBomber Thanks for communicating with me. I'm new at this. I'm an old guy (76) and just needed a project to keep me busy. Today I received a drive clutch from Amazon. The brand name is VEVOR. After taking the cover off it appears to be identical to the one in your video. I now understand about the 3/4" to 1" adapter. I have looked at them online. Do you use a key in the slot on the shaft or does compression/pressure old it tight on the shaft? Also, the bolt that came with the clutch is way too big so I guess I need to get a bolt the correct size and length for the predator engine. I have a 1996 Yamaha G14. I only have the frame (no body). I do have forward & reverse on the rear end. With the torque converter and chain set up I got 15 mph. That's fast enough for me but I wanted to try the direct belt set-up like in your video. Thanks for your help.

@@BackRoadBomber I received the tapered shaft adapter. It did not come with a "key". Does it require a key in the slot? It seems like it would take a special key that has a step-down to it (one size for the engine shaft stepped down to a smaller size for the adapter).

It’s from a 4 stroke ezgo workhorse

I don’t remember the size, but it’s in one of my other videos i believe. It was the longest dayco power sports belt i could get that’s the correct width.

Have a friend with a machine shop like I did we made up a tapered bushing

Sure thing. It’s been three years the cart is very different now, but if i can help you i will.

It’s an aftermarket Yamaha g1 clutch, tapered shaft.

thanks.

@@BackRoadBomber so how did u get it to fit the 212cc predator i saw on ebay a billet aluminium sleeve to convert the shaft is that what u did

At that point it was about 22mph. Since then I’ve changed some stuff, though.

​@BackRoadBomber what did you change and did it change top speed?

It’s a dayco hp2028, it’s 56 inches long and 1.25 inches wide

Yes i put the f-n-r axle from an ezgo in it

Dayco hp2028 powersports belt

It has a rear axle from a four stroke ezgo in it, i just haven’t built the linkage to shift it yet.

The cart was originally electric. I swapped the rear axle from a 4 stroke gas ezgo, and as soon as i make the linkage and hook it up, it will have reverse

This guy clearly doesn't want to answer questions but it looks like a knock off of a comet 44c

I didn’t yet lol i have to manually flip the lever on the axle. I’m hoping to find a column shift mechanism from the junkyard and use a heavy duty cable.