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Originally Posted by DampRobot
It's function is to improve chain wrap on another sprocket. I don't know if there are any common PVC pipe sizes with an ID of .375. Do you think turning a Delrin piece to go around the shaft would work?
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Make the Delrin a cam shape while you're at it, if you can, or make it slightly oversized. Gives you a tensioner built into the system, which can be helpful if you have problems with slack chain or tight chain.
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Just to be clear, NOTHING anyone says here is a confirmation. The ONLY source for official answers to questions like this is the FIRST Q&A system. - dlavery [more] 
05-02-2012, 01:36
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