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Originally Posted by Tom Line
Richard, I haven't pulled the system out of the box, but I just rechecked the step file I have on reference and it shows the dimensions of the drops to be the same. Does someone have the system handy in the wide configuration so they can measure it? Someone else in this thread also checked the step and it shows no drop, and my box is at school and not at Ford where I can check it easily. -see post 23 supporting my dimension checks.
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I also found there to be no drop in the wide configuration (using the manual and STEP file). I am using the axle hole that is 8.762" from the bearing hole. I should have taken the shorter belt and laid it over the holes to verify...will have to do that later this week unless someone else here can verify first. I'm looking to modify the inner and outer plates to get close to square (28" wide and 27.5" length). I had to add new holes for mounting the inner plate to the cross brace. I also had to add new holes for 2 churros in each corner (so there would be 8 per side). I'm thinking of using VEX tube axle and 4" 1/4"-20 bolts instead of the churros...and changing to #10-32 bolts with the pulleys and wheels (I did this last year and it worked well). Don't think I can get away from using the thread forming screws though when mounting the inner plate to the cross brace...the extruded hole is just too big to properly tap for a 1/4"-20. I'll add in some Loctite if I do end up using them in the aluminum. If anyone has a suggestion on an alternative mount solution, would appreciate it. The wheel base is a little shorter than I would have designed for if making from scratch, but it doesn't seem terrible.