Thread: pic: 662 drivetrain wiring almost done
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Re: pic: 662 drivetrain wiring almost done
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Originally Posted by Doug G View Post
Its so clean!!! What method are you using for tensioning the drive chain? In those outer gearboxes, does the chain sprocket drive the axel or is there a gear stage from the sprocket to the axel?

Looks very simple and organized, I'm a bit jealous!!
The center gearbox drives the center wheel directly. Chains to the front and back drive the front and back wheels directly. There are adjustable idler sprockets in the front and back wheel mounting plates to tension the chains.
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