MCD MT "clone" 1/5 Conversion

[Krawlin]

1 word can describe that.


Beastly.


Looks awesome Ryan, should be one hell of a truck.

As far as belt vs. chain, I have to agree with Ryan, the chain would be better, would have a far more solid/crisp throttle feel than a belt, and would be stronger. And as the chain stretched, you could take links out as needed. Cant do that with a belt. Good luck, should turn out awesome.

[Unsullied_Spy]

Originally Posted by Krawlin

1 word can describe that.


Beastly.


Looks awesome Ryan, should be one hell of a truck.

As far as belt vs. chain, I have to agree with Ryan, the chain would be better, would have a far more solid/crisp throttle feel than a belt, and would be stronger. And as the chain stretched, you could take links out as needed. Cant do that with a belt. Good luck, should turn out awesome.

Why not make a tensioner for the chain? I'm not sure if they actually exist, but I've had an idea for a while: Put a gear on a spring-loaded mount that meshes into the chain and if you use the right spring it should push the gear down into the chain as it stretches thus keeping the tension right. I'm not sure exactly how well it would work, but I'm surprised that I have never seen this actually done before.

You've got an awesome build going. I've wanted a 1/5th for a long time but never had the money to get even a gas one (not to mention go electric with it). Hopefully you can get it running soon, it's looking good so far.