Chain slack
 

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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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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Ok thanks
What if there is still no deflection? Do I get a longer chain?
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Re: Chain slack
 

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

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

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

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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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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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---------- 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...

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Ok thanks I'm sure I'll be calling

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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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Re: Chain slack
 

No such thing as "OVERKILL" on chains, cooling, and battery charging!

Honest Dad himself

Re: Chain slack
 

As DAD said, no such thing as overkill on chains. I use RK 530 oring chains, and have never had a failure because of the chain. Have about 1 inch slack without me in the car. Using block tensioner with no springs. Numerous tensioners out there and everyone has a favorite. Buy a GOOD chain, buy one too long so you can shorten it and have extra links in case you make a major gear change. Buy several master links and take care of the chain. The difference in cost for a good chain, is worth NOT having a DNF after paying for fuel, pit passes etc, not to mention what can happen when it breaks. I have seen several engine cases broken due to a broken chain, not to mention it can break right when someone is right on your butt, and the suddon slowing cause him to run over you and wreck you both. I agree on the radiator too. One GOOD radiator (at minimal extra cost to an average radiator) can save a BIG engine failure.

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We blew up 2 engines with one stuck thermostat. We still run a thermostat (NEW) but now it has 6--- 1/4" holes in it also.

Honest Dad himself:6::6: