| From: | Frank Pittelli <frank-at-rctankcombat.com> |
| Subject: | Re: Transmission Basics [TANKS] |
| Date: | Thu, 02 Feb 2006 11:44:17 -0500 |
| Reply-To: | tanks-at-rctankcombat.com |
Jeremy Caylor wrote:
> I've got another question. Would #35 pitch chain and gears hold up? Or
> should I opt for #40 pitch. I would like the #35 to work because its
> alot easier to find the gears in smaller bore dia. Thanks again....
#35 chain/sprockets is more than sufficient and has been battle tested
by many vehicles. A number of guys are moving to the #25
chain/sprockets to save weight/space with good results as well. Since
we have slippage built into all track designs (either friction drive or
a belt/pulley stage) the #25 is also strong enough.
Frank P.