s_beaudry
Member
Ok, I have this idea for a rack mount setup, looking for your thoughts as to whether it will work or not...
I will be using this engine, so keep this in mind....
http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com...haft+Overhead+Valve+LOS+7000+RPM+No+Fuel+Tank
The engine has a 5/8" driveshaft on it which is very nice! I want to use a standard 5/8" bore centrifugal clutch commonly used for gokarts and such with a 10 tooth #41 chain sprocket on it as pictures here...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200310372_200310372
I would run the chain down to a standard 44 or 48 tooth sprocket (standard HT kit sprocket) on the back rim.
Of course I will have to work in a tensioner somewhere for the chain, but should not be too difficult.
I have read a few threads on here that say you can run a #41 chain on them.
My questions are...
Would this setup work on a bicycle?
Is a gear ratio of 4.4 to 1 good for power?
Just to be sure, this is a standard CCW engine, correct?
I will be using this engine, so keep this in mind....
http://www.smallenginewarehouse.com...haft+Overhead+Valve+LOS+7000+RPM+No+Fuel+Tank
The engine has a 5/8" driveshaft on it which is very nice! I want to use a standard 5/8" bore centrifugal clutch commonly used for gokarts and such with a 10 tooth #41 chain sprocket on it as pictures here...
http://www.northerntool.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/product_6970_200310372_200310372
I would run the chain down to a standard 44 or 48 tooth sprocket (standard HT kit sprocket) on the back rim.
Of course I will have to work in a tensioner somewhere for the chain, but should not be too difficult.
I have read a few threads on here that say you can run a #41 chain on them.
My questions are...
Would this setup work on a bicycle?
Is a gear ratio of 4.4 to 1 good for power?
Just to be sure, this is a standard CCW engine, correct?