Chief Delphi - View Single Post - how does one go about making a 6 wheel config drivetrain?

Brandon Holley · #30 19-03-2008, 13:54

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Originally Posted by RyanN

How are the belts working this year? We used belts in 2003, and I know it slips real bad, but the belts are 6 years old now and the idler is stretched to the max.

As with any good drive system that uses some form of drive like chain and sprocket/belt or whatever else, tension is key.

The fact that chain "stretches" was enough to make us consider using something else. Kevlar does not stretch, or at least, the stretch is minimal to the point that we dont need to adjust tension. This allowed for a very simple solution to tensioning, which was putting a piece of delrin, turned down to the proper diameter, placed over one of the standoffs already in place on the drivetrain. The results so far?? No skipping, slipping or sliding. I couldn't be happier with belts.

A LOT OF THOUGHT needs to be put into a drive system. You have to try and be adjustable for different situations, but you need to really commit to something from the start. I love how our drive train came out this year. If you have any more specific questions let me know.