41chevy Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I located new "Tru Roller" bulk chain for the drives of my AC, matched up the primary drive sprockets with new industrial ones from Beardsley Transmission (had to cut a Woodruf kay groove). Now the question. The Master Link clips... the open end goes away from the direction of drive , or towards it?? The chains were cut off when the truck was delivered to me so I had no reference on the chains. Thanks Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I located new "Tru Roller" bulk chain for the drives of my AC, matched up the primary drive sprockets with new industrial ones from Beardsley Transmission (had to cut a Woodruf kay groove). Now the question. The Master Link clips... the open end goes away from the direction of drive , or towards it?? The chains were cut off when the truck was delivered to me so I had no reference on the chains. Thanks PaulThe rounded end of the master link, (if a slider lock) will go with the main direction of travel in operation. A master link with a lock plate will used two cotter pins and does not matter for direction as it is equal in strenth with either direction. This type is used mostly for power transmission when the loading is reversible such as your use. I would not use the slide locking type in your application.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62781 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 I agree with not using the slide lock when I thought about it. I'm now on a quest for the cotter pin type master link. So far I stated at Breadsley and Granger, next week I'll be near a Tractor Suppy store and try there also. Thanks Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62904 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 I agree with not using the slide lock when I thought about it. I'm now on a quest for the cotter pin type master link. So far I stated at Breadsley and Granger, next week I'll be near a Tractor Suppy store and try there also. Thanks PaulWhat size drive chain are you using, 90, 120, 150, 180? Find a local bearing distributor the represents Martin, Browning, Silent, etc. chain manufacturers and they will have what you need.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62905 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 2, 2010 Author Share Posted September 2, 2010 Breadsley in Mineola Long Island has the in stock. (I should have got them when I got the chain) I'll pick them up Friday before the Hurrican hits. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62908 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Posted September 2, 2010 Share Posted September 2, 2010 Breadsley in Mineola Long Island has the in stock. (I should have got them when I got the chain) I'll pick them up Friday before the Hurrican hits. PaulGlad you found resolution.Rob Quote Plodding along with no job nor practical application for my existence, but still trying to fix what's broke. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62910 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 3, 2010 Author Share Posted September 3, 2010 Glad you found resolution.RobThank to the answer you gave.......never even remotly thought about the master link with pins. I thought that they were industrial for machine drives and such. This truck is a great teacher. The magneto when I cleaned it hit me like a stun gun, my hair finally lost the Buck wheat look. Got lucky with the transaxle, it was pumped full of greae and just cleaned it , checked the bearings and resealed it. Next project for the winter is disassemble the springs and clean and add Teflon pads between the leaves, King pins and create a set of radiators. Hope to have a running chassis by this time next year. Paul Quote "OPERTUNITY IS MISSED BY MOST PEOPLE BECAUSE IT IS DRESSED IN OVERALLS AND LOOKS LIKE WORK" Thomas Edison “Life’s journey is not to arrive at the grave safely, in a well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, totally worn out, shouting ‘Holy shit, what a ride!’” P.T.CHESHIRE Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/15540-master-link/#findComment-62916 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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