How to Convert My Go Kart to Belt Dr

Converting a chain drive engine to a belt drive engine will provide many benefits. A belt drive is much quieter than a chain drive and tends to last longer as well. Belt drives requires far less maintenance, but they can become damaged in the event a rock gets trapped between the belt and the drive. However, for those looking for a quieter, longer lasting drivetrain on a go kart, a belt drive is the way to go.

Instructions

Securing the Go Kart

1

Turn the go kart off and remove the battery.

2

Lift the go kart onto a secure lift. This can be something as simple as four cinder blocks, logs, or saw horses.

3

Check to make sure the kart is in no danger of tipping over or falling down in case you are under it.

Remove the Chain Drive

4

Remove the rear wheels of the go kart and set them aside.

5

Take the axle out if it is removable. Do not place it in a location where it may get stepped on or bent.

6

Rotate the chain drive until you find the master link and pry it apart using a screw driver. If you cannot get it apart, feel free to break it off since you will not be needing it again.

7

Remove the chain from the sprocket.

8

Remove the chain drive sprocket from the engine by undoing the bolts holding it in place.

9

Locate the chain sprocket on the axle and determine if the axle needs to be separated or not. Some axles are one long piece and the chain sprocket is bolted through it.

10

Take the axle apart or unbolt the chain sprocket, depending on the type of axle installed.

Install the Belt Drive

11

Place the belt around the smaller belt pulley before bolting it back onto the axle.

12

Reinstall the axle onto the go kart, but do not attach the tires yet.

13

Loop the other end of belt around the larger belt sprocket and bolt it back onto the engine using the bolts from the chain sprocket.

14

Adjust the rear axle so the tension on the belt is tight enough to keep it from slipping off.

15

Reinstall the battery and wheels before lowering the go kart back onto the ground.