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Post Re: Sprockets and Chain

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Originally Posted by MechaJag
Could someone please help me with a problem we are having? We need to order some more sprockets that are exactly the same as the ones we have. I've looked at the mscdirect.com site and it is to confusing. What exactly am I looking for? Also need help on what type of chain to get. I need another chain that is like the one in the kit. THanks for any help.
Alright, I'm assuming the "ones you already have" are the sprockets that came in the kit.

Sarah answered this well already.

Other notes:
  • Make sure you use the idler sprocket and keep that chain TIGHT
  • When ordering chain, make sure that you have lots of master links and half links.
  • Ideally, you should make sure that you have the center distances on your shafts such that you won't ever need half links. To do so, you should probably use a sprocket center distance calculator.
Oh look, I have one! (Sorry for the shameless plug of my own work...) It's attached.

Hope this helps,

Matt
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File Type: xls Sprocket Center Distance Calculator.xls (17.0 KB, 159 views)
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