Chain slack

jamesmotorsportz · 7/30/12, 10:49 AM

How much slack should a chain have ? I have a 160 link chain and to me it seems too tight and that's with no tensioner on it

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Bradleyracing86 · 7/30/12, 1:22 PM

1.0-2.0 inches of deflection.. Check with no weight in the car and with the left side loaded... (put your foot on the nerf bar)

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jamesmotorsportz · 7/30/12, 1:59 PM

Ok thanks
What if there is still no deflection? Do I get a longer chain?
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D.L. 122 · 7/30/12, 4:27 PM

you would either move the rear end foreward by adjusting your radius rods(on both sides) or if your axle is already pulled forward alot you have to buy more chain

jamesmotorsportz · 7/30/12, 5:09 PM

Yeah my axel is already pulled forward I was afraid that I would have to buy new chain

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Bradleyracing86 · 7/30/12, 6:15 PM

What gears are on the car, most erc cars show 82 links , so 164 total...

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jamesmotorsportz · 7/30/12, 7:10 PM

I think it's 13 front 53 rear
Going to try to run non wing at montpiler so that will probably change
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Bradleyracing86 · 7/30/12, 8:07 PM

Yes you need more chain, you have no range.. Call me if you have any other questions..
-Andy 812-345-3946

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If your axel is full forward, most likely your Jacobs ladder is in a bind...

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jamesmotorsportz · 7/31/12, 10:44 AM

Ok thanks I'm sure I'll be calling

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konger10 · 8/5/12, 11:14 PM

Who makes good chain to use on 1000ccmaster minis. I used heavy duty drag racing chain from ek. I think that is a little over kill looking for something lighter. What do you guys recomend.

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7/30/12, 1:59 PM	#3
jamesmotorsportz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 164	Ok thanks What if there is still no deflection? Do I get a longer chain? Posted via Mobile Device _________________________________________________ Last edited by jamesmotorsportz; 7/30/12 at 2:11 PM.

7/30/12, 7:10 PM	#7
jamesmotorsportz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 164	I think it's 13 front 53 rear Going to try to run non wing at montpiler so that will probably change Posted via Mobile Device _________________________________________________ Last edited by jamesmotorsportz; 7/30/12 at 7:21 PM.

7/30/12, 10:49 AM	#1 Chain slack
jamesmotorsportz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 164	How much slack should a chain have ? I have a 160 link chain and to me it seems too tight and that's with no tensioner on it Posted via Mobile Device

7/30/12, 1:22 PM	#2
Bradleyracing86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,619	1.0-2.0 inches of deflection.. Check with no weight in the car and with the left side loaded... (put your foot on the nerf bar) Posted via Mobile Device

7/30/12, 4:27 PM	#4 Re: Chain slack
D.L. 122 Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Posts: 136	you would either move the rear end foreward by adjusting your radius rods(on both sides) or if your axle is already pulled forward alot you have to buy more chain

7/30/12, 5:09 PM	#5
jamesmotorsportz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 164	Yeah my axel is already pulled forward I was afraid that I would have to buy new chain Posted via Mobile Device

7/30/12, 6:15 PM	#6
Bradleyracing86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,619	What gears are on the car, most erc cars show 82 links , so 164 total... Posted via Mobile Device

7/30/12, 8:07 PM	#8
Bradleyracing86 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Posts: 1,619	Yes you need more chain, you have no range.. Call me if you have any other questions.. -Andy 812-345-3946 Posted via Mobile Device ---------- Post added at 8:07 PM ---------- Previous post was at 8:05 PM ---------- If your axel is full forward, most likely your Jacobs ladder is in a bind... Posted via Mobile Device

7/31/12, 10:44 AM	#9
jamesmotorsportz Member Join Date: May 2012 Posts: 164	Ok thanks I'm sure I'll be calling Posted via Mobile Device

8/5/12, 11:14 PM	#10
konger10 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 30	Who makes good chain to use on 1000ccmaster minis. I used heavy duty drag racing chain from ek. I think that is a little over kill looking for something lighter. What do you guys recomend. Posted via Mobile Device