Drivetrain Update

We went yesterdya to get the components for the drivetrain. Grainger didn't have everything instock and would take a week to get. The main thing was the axle. We ended up going to Northern Tool and found a piece of round bar that was perfrect. I also picked up tie rod ends for the steering. I went back to Grainger and picked up the bearings and collars that were needed. The round bar from Nothern was much cheaper that the linear bearing shaft from Grainger.

We've managed to mount the shaft temporarily into the frame. I've cut off the right-hand frames inner pedal leaving only the mounting portion. I cut the sprocket from the inner pedal on the left-hand frame. When drilling through the pedal assembly the sprocket was warped. I've managed to straighten some but may have to replace. The carrier sprocket has been mounted to the collars and ready to be set once the end of the axle is welded to the mount adapter on the inner right side.

The intermediate assembly is going to be changed to allow adjustment of the carrier sprocket chain. Any slack will be taken up in the front chain by the derailer.

I will try to post pictures tonight.