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Re: Belts vs. Chains

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Originally Posted by Brandon Holley View Post
Tension. Tension. Tension. Keeping those chains tight is the miracle cure of chain breakage.
The last time we used #25 was on our shooter in 2006. It was pretty tight; we did use a belt for most of the motor-wheel connection and chain was only on the last six inches or so.

I would say run the numbers and go with the easiest and lightest solution that will work (in that order, probably, except work comes first).
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