Re: Down-Under StuG Photos [TANKS]

[Jeremy Caylor <jeremyandcurt-at-yahoo.com>]

Ok, thanks Chris! Im going to guess how much my tank is going to weigh combat ready, divide it by 16 (road wheels) and I should get a rough estimate of how much tension is needed for the springs...I think...


Ok, another (yes...another) quick question, hehe. Ive been seriously looking for gear motors for our tanks. And I found these a while ago, but have never been sure of the torque or Hp. http://www.surpluscenter.com/item.asp?UID=2006040122072883&item=5-1566-R&catname=electric

I was wondering if they would be strong enought to pull our tanks around. They are made for auto windshields. Our tanks will weigh about 150-200 lbs I'm guessing. If there are any other 12v gearmotors that you guys know about, which are under 50$ (Under money constraints right now ) we would greatly appreciate it. We want gear motors to
 eliminate the need to buy gears and chain, just a pulley/belt link to the main shaft to allow slippage if nessasary, and maybe a little more reduction as well. 

We are going to a salvage yard tommorrow to try to find a window motor to test out. And if it works, we will then buy 3 more, and if it doesnt, we will have to search or just pay lots more for stronger gearmotors. Thanks Again! 
 
chris barthelson <barthelson88-at-hotmail.com> wrote:
> I used C-175 springs made by Century Springs cant remember the dimensions. 
> Goggle them and you should find info/distributors. I would measure them but 
> they are buried in the tank.
>
> Chris. b
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