Questions-Thoughts/Input On First Drivetrain Design

[Matthew.Mc]

Originally Posted by Garrett.d.w

I would space them further than every half inch. I generally go for one every two inches in the main body sections, and one every inch in the corners. You can also add silicone glue under the panels to dampen vibrations.

Riveting tip: if you are riveting into tubing, make sure that there is a hole for the mandril tips to exit. This will help you avoid the "rainstick effect"

All in all, sweet drivetrain. Do you have plans for tensioning the chains?

Thanks, and no not as of now. I don't see having the gearbox being modular to move up and down(which is what we did this year). I know we have used an in-shop made tensioner which worked pretty well and held up, but ill have to wait until school starts to get info on that.