mgkluft wrote:
Thanks, Lonnie.
Yes the gear is part of my reverse system. You can just see the starter motor just below it. Because I'm using a two shaft drive line, I was able to do this, since the front shaft is stationary (ie. it does not move up or down with the axle). When in neutral, I will be able to engage the hi torque starter, thus driving the shaft in the opposite direction. The starter motor is mounted in the bottom of the tunnel, with some adjustment in all axis to get good engagement. I still don't know if it will work, but I'm getting close to testing it.
I talked to a drive line shop today, who felt that they should be able to balance it. We'll see.
BTW, the total cost is close to a Quaife reverse box, but I get to keep the TIG
.. (you weren't kidding Martin- you are getting close on this build
)
I've gone way back to page 9 because your reverse gear plan.. I saw you'd answered a new member's question about reverse solutions, and it's something I've never remedied on my own build.. Over these last few years I've just learned to get on without reverse, but if yours does end up working, it's a pretty elegant solution..
Having said that, how much machining did you have to do to the 1976 Skidoo Olympique gear to fit it to your driveshaft? Also, the high torque starter is from a what (SBC?)? How did you learn that the skidoo's teeth will mesh with your chosen starter's teeth? Finally, what is the OD of the Skidoo gear.. looks close to 6"?
Very, very clean build.. your tape measure is much more accurate than mine
Keep chipping away and she'll be humming in no time!
thanks-
--ccrunner
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