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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #195 on: December 10, 2006, 08:36:12 pm »
I win... :woo: Dang that was close..ran up to almost meet my reserve at the last second...

16".. Gotta love those big wheels..




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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #196 on: December 10, 2006, 09:37:20 pm »
Quote from: money89tractors on December 09, 2006, 11:36:59 pm
how did you set up your driveline with just chains and a RAGB? are you runnin a centrifical :censored: on the engine? id so how are you planning on protecting it from getting beat to death?

-Phil

Part of protecting the C clutch is getting it as high in the chassis as I could...I didn't want to "raise" the engine...so I had to raise the clutch...

Here you can see it hangs down a little lower than it needs to ...and definetly lower than I like..



So, I cut 1 1/2" off my crank (and a backup crank  ;) ) to raise the clutch..then drilled and retapped center bolt...


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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #197 on: December 10, 2006, 09:41:17 pm »
That tucks the clutch and chain up almost completely between the frame rails...mounted RAGB to match...

Then when I added the running boards (1 1/2" lower) it completely protects chain, clutch and tensioner....

On the angle shot here you can barely see it...



On the side shot you can see it's completely protected...

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #198 on: December 10, 2006, 09:50:53 pm »
I can see I'm gonna like this "built in" chassis stand...

It's coming in handy already...and will be great for on track adjustments, gear changes etc...



Added the running boards...for FX they only have to "represent" a mower deck...So I made them small and light as possible with an expanded mesh to let the mud slid out and still provide side (positioning) support and traction for my feet...

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #199 on: December 10, 2006, 09:54:55 pm »
Starting to look like something now..I set the seat and "old" wheel on for Mock Up purposes...

Now that I won a wheel...I can finish the upper steering and set the seat in it's permenent (but adjustable) position...


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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #200 on: December 10, 2006, 09:59:06 pm »
Your new f/x is looking great so far :twothumbsup:
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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #201 on: December 10, 2006, 10:07:32 pm »
Quote from: Squidd on December 10, 2006, 09:50:53 pm


I also see, that the position of your tensioner gives your drive sprocket more percentage of chain coverage as well.
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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #202 on: December 10, 2006, 10:12:34 pm »
Yep...rather than pull "away" for tension...or placing it down by RAGB (which has plenty of tooth engagement) I put it up by C Clutch and pushed "in" for that reason...

Also when I set the chain on I pulled the motor mount so the chain was  "almost tight"...then welded it... so now I need minimal tension to hold chain, no 1/2 links to adjust length and no excess "bends" in chain path...
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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #203 on: December 10, 2006, 10:33:23 pm »
that things really looking sweet! i love how you did the chain setup, its very simple and basically makes the mower a go-cart to a sence. keep us updated on this build,  imay very well build one after this :D

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #204 on: December 10, 2006, 11:33:38 pm »
Hummmmm, I thought there was a common belief here on haymow.com about chain not liking to run on it’s side…..

It looks like you did a superb job with your setup, but will it work? Is this chain mystery finally going to have some light shed on it??


I’d like to know more about how your setup works!!    :)  :)

btw,

your ride is sweet!!

( Honestly though, everything you build is pretty darn cool!)




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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #205 on: December 10, 2006, 11:36:09 pm »
Seems to work OK here...

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #206 on: December 10, 2006, 11:43:18 pm »
And here... ;)

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #207 on: December 10, 2006, 11:50:24 pm »
I’ve just heard otherwise from other people…

Thanks for the picks!!!!

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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #208 on: December 11, 2006, 06:17:18 am »
Verry nice Randy. What are the sprocket sizes you are useing from engine to axel? Thanks Scott
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Re: Let's Build an F/X..!!!
« Reply #209 on: December 11, 2006, 07:26:54 am »
I'm going "start" by underdriveing the RAGB by 1:2 with a 16 and 32 and then start with a 15 and 40 on the axle for a 5.3:1 final...Then by changing drive sprockets on the RAGB I can switch by 0.3 per tooth for 4.7 and 5.0 and 5.6 ratios...fine tuning with axle sprocket as needed for track length....

With the extra bearing on the output shaft, I think I'll be able to get better torque transfer thru the ragb with the underdrive...

 

Depending on how things hold up (ragb and lower chain) I may switch to a 1:1.5 or even 1:1 ratio to RAGB and adjust drive to axle accordingly for final....
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