Re: Transmission Basics [TANKS]

["chris barthelson" <barthelson88-at-hotmail.com>]

>First are these, the same as (or close to) EVs.

They are the motors I got for my StuG, it's currently untested but they 
should work.

>For roller chain most use 35# right?

Right.

>I am planing on using Plastic Conveyor Tracks like the Hetzer so I will 
>need a belt somwhere in the setup for slippage right?

Correct.

>Heat sinks, people mention making them from aluminium "U" channel, is the 
>alumninum just glued to the motor?

I riveted mine on to the motor mount. The motor mount is a thin steel strap 
bent around the motor with feet welded onto it.

>Last but not least what do I need to know about bearings?

Get them from ebay, much cheaper then suppliers. Bronze bushings also work 
well for the wheels, and are much cheaper than bearings, unless you get 
lucky on ebay. I buy all my bearings from eBay, you can usually pick them up 
real cheap.

Chris"so many bearings"Barthelson

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