Chief Delphi - pic: GEAR & CHAIN IN TUBE 8WD

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Re: pic: GEAR & CHAIN IN TUBE 8WD

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Originally Posted by Ty Tremblay (Post 1595747)

In theory, there's no where for the chain to go if it gets loose and the sprocket teeth are close to the tube wall, but its one of those things where you shouldn't have to take advantage of it if you do it right.

In the past, we used sliding bearing blocks instead of tensioners to ensure that our bike chain would never jump a sprocket, even if the chain were to get looser due to wear and tear.
For the past 4 seasons, our main machinist ensured the 3 things you mentioned and we never had an issue with chain jumping off our drive ever. We basically set it and forget it, thus eliminating the need for adjustable bearing blocks and saving weight/time to make them.

Re: pic: GEAR & CHAIN IN TUBE 8WD

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Originally Posted by pwnageNick (Post 1595803)

Well in this specific situation the top half of the chain runs inside the tube while the bottom half of the chain runs under the tube. So using masterlinks the chain would be easily accessible and easy to switch. Maneuvering around the sprockets should be fine with the access slots on the bottom of the tube.

Have you run a chain below tube/drive chassis/bellypan like this before? Do you run into issues with getting carpet junk into the chain or having the chain exposed to accidentally being hit on things? I am curious because we are considering running a similar chain setup, but don't have much relevant experience to base off of.