Replacing the Primary Drive Clutch on a 1988 Yamaha G2 Golf Cart

Over years of heavy operation, internal clutch components wear down, causing belt slippage, erratic shifting profiles, and severe power loss under load. @EngineCraftGarage with FridayParts walk through the mechanical teardown process, including removing the drive belt and central clutch retaining bolt, sliding the old worn assembly off the crankshaft, and installing a direct replacement unit. The installation process covers torquing the primary bolt, mounting a fresh high-traction drive belt, and servicing the factory grease Zerk fittings to ensure smooth mechanical expansion. We also evaluate how this drivetrain upgrade affects overall acceleration and performance alongside common modifications like governor removal and aftermarket carburetor tuning. Get aftermarket parts for your golf cart: https://shop.fridayparts.com/4eD06ZM Chapter: 0:00 - Yamaha G2 Gas Golf Cart Clutch Inspection & Symptoms 0:31 - Reviewing Governor Modifications & Top Speed Limits 0:59 - Drive Belt Removal & Central Retaining Bolt Teardown 1:34 - Installing the New Primary Drive Clutch Assembly 2:28 - Zerk Fitting Lubrication & Initial Expansion Testing 3:01 - Post-Installation Field Test Drive & Acceleration Evaluation #fridayparts #golfcarts #golfcartlife #golfcartmaintenance