Noob Drivetrain Question!!!

[revo_racer]

hi

im new to bsr and i was hoping to build my first one but i am a little confused with the drivetrain. i hope you will understand what i need to know.

i need to know if my idea will work. i have a 1in. keyed shaft and i need to know if the wheels will be held on properly or good enough. i was looking at princess auto and this is what i came up with. i weld a drive plate onto a weld on hub and attach it to the keyed shaft. then obviosly the wheels bolt onto it. the problem is i dont know if the hub will stay on as its only a set screw holding it. what do i do? is this how others do it? please help

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[Frozen Bohemian]

Could not see your pics, but I think the answer to the question is shown in the photo.
The SPROCKET HUB is held in place with a setscrew and 3/16" square key in the axle shaft.
The WHEEL HUBS have the same square key and set screw, but also a 1" dia locking collar with set screw only (gold in color). Same with the AXLE BEARINGS, they have a locking collar on one side (black in color). This prevents lateral (left/right) movement of the axle/wheel assembly.
Hope this helps.

http://i152.photobucket.com/albums/s195/frozen_bohemian/bs1.jpg

[revo_racer]

thanks for the info!!!!i think i understand.

so you set screw the hub onto the axle and bolt on wheel. and then where does the locking collars go? both sides of the hub, inside, or outside?

[Frozen Bohemian]

order of installation
drive hub with sprocket
left bearing
left bearing lock collar
left wheel lock collar
left wheel/hub
left wheel nut

right bearing
right bearing lock collar
right wheel lock collar
right wheel/hub
right wheel nut

Does that makes sense?

[revo_racer]

so the keyed shaft is threaded at the end? cause i was just looking at just a keyed shaft. will that still work? maybyi put lock collar on both sides of hub? im trying to make it as cheap as posible.

thanks for all the help


Revo_racer

[Frozen Bohemian]

I suppose a non-treaded shaft would work with a lock collar but you can buy a 1" axle threaded any length for cheap
like this
http://barstoolracersupply.com/product_info.php?products_id=75&osCsid=bc64868886c995065f97abbf3a5820da


make use you get some 1" nylock nuts to go along with the axle.

[revo_racer]

thanks i understand now. i would like to go that way but only if i can find a shaft near me. i dont want to have it shipped i just want to pick it up with all my other stuff.

i had a 5 hp B & S so i decided to build a bsr. its kinda a secret from my dad and i want it to be as cheap as possible. im only 15 so i cant pay for shipping.

if u know any stores in canada to find the shafts please tell me!!!

thanks for the help!!!

[speeddemon0308]

haha good ole princess auto!!! got one mabey.. 20 min from my house:)

why not.... drill into the ends of the axel about.. 1 1/2" deep and with a 5/18" bit and tap it to 3/8 .. and if you wanna get crazy.. on the left side of the axel.. get a left hand tap...

[fox_racin4]

he means 5/16 not 5/18 lol

[revo_racer]

speeddemon i understand what you said about how to tap the shaft. but whats the point? what do i do after its tapped? what do i put into it? do i then screw a bolt in? can you please exagerate. and yes i know im a big noob.

thanks for all the help

[fox_racin4]

yes u put a 3/8s bolt into it (9/16s head) and with a washer big enough to hold the tire on. on the inside (closest to frame) u would have a lock collar to keep it fron sliding.

[revo_racer]

thanks fox racin for ur help i now understand. and thanks everyone for your great info!!!!!!!