41chevy Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Getting a price to have 3 sets of these made for my 1930's AC's. They are 30 tooth sprockets. Cut, centerless ground and heat treated. Give the AC a potential 50 m.p.h. top speed, but mainly will make local running easier on the unit. Would any body have any interest? Higher quantity make the costs lower. Paul http:// 1 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/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 50 mph in an AC sounds scary! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346393 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 21, 2016 Author Share Posted September 21, 2016 6 hours ago, ekennedy21 said: 50 mph in an AC sounds scary! My 33 and 34 and my AC Six with their pneumatic tires and the later style AC Brakes would do it no problem. Would I do it? Nope. 35 or 40 would be no sweat on the roads in Va. where we are. The large sprocket just make it less stressful on the drive train on modern roads. 1 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/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346409 Share on other sites More sharing options...
BillyT Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Wow, wouldn't even want to think what they'd charge for that job! Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346431 Share on other sites More sharing options...
steelman Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 Dodge (reliance electric company) plate sprocket, type A, sprocket #A1630, part # 103240. This is a plate sprocket, stock bore 1 1/2" (reborable), 30 tooth, 2" pitch, 19.134" pitch diameter, weighs 90 pounds, 1.156" nominal thickness. This is a standard item, would save you time (and probably money). Boston Gear and Martin also make plate sprockets. I have had them burned out with hi definition plasma and also laser during my career. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346433 Share on other sites More sharing options...
ekennedy21 Posted September 21, 2016 Share Posted September 21, 2016 I would be surprised if I ever got mine up to 20mph! Its being restored now, maybe I will have a little more faith when it comes back with the brakes working properly and everything. Its got pneumatic tires but its a 29 and I am not sure that it has the new style brakes. Its a 29. When i sent it to Matt Pfahl the foot brake wasn't working, just the lever. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346434 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 22, 2016 Author Share Posted September 22, 2016 3 hours ago, steelman said: Dodge (reliance electric company) plate sprocket, type A, sprocket #A1630, part # 103240. This is a plate sprocket, stock bore 1 1/2" (reborable), 30 tooth, 2" pitch, 19.134" pitch diameter, weighs 90 pounds, 1.156" nominal thickness. This is a standard item, would save you time (and probably money). Boston Gear and Martin also make plate sprockets. I have had them burned out with hi definition plasma and also laser during my career. Looks like it would be workable. 2 hours ago, ekennedy21 said: I would be surprised if I ever got mine up to 20mph! Its being restored now, maybe I will have a little more faith when it comes back with the brakes working properly and everything. Its got pneumatic tires but its a 29 and I am not sure that it has the new style brakes. Its a 29. When i sent it to Matt Pfahl the foot brake wasn't working, just the lever. All my 30's AC and AC Six have MACK factory Vacuum Boosted assist (basically early power brakes) on the four wheel brakes. The brake on the back of the transaxle that is lever actuated is a factory mechanical Disk brake unit. With modern composite linings , ALL the linkages rebushed and with the close side of the factory adjustments it will stop fine. I don't plan on 50 mph but 35 or 40 with a reserve. 1 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/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346461 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post Superdog Posted September 22, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 22, 2016 I know this is hard to believe but the late Art Robinson from Utah had a AC that was repowered with a Cummins,what one I don't remember,4BT I think.It also had a 4 speed auxillary,and would cruise nicely at 70 mph. He used to be a regular at Walcott,and really took a liking to Mikey so he let him drive the AC around the truckstop a few laps. 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346467 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 I have driven my 25 AC at 25 mph and that is fast enough without a windshield. I don't know how motorcyclist do it. It has the brake booster so it stops ok. I haven't had to stop in an emergency. It has pneumatic tires but they were put on in 1936 so I don't want to be too hard on them. 2 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346469 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vladislav Posted September 22, 2016 Share Posted September 22, 2016 Mike, motociclists do drive in helmets or sun glasses. But I wouldn't advice you to drive your AC that way Quote Никогда не бывает слишком много грузовиков! leversole 11.2012 Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346495 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post BC Mack Posted September 23, 2016 Popular Post Share Posted September 23, 2016 22 hours ago, yarnall said: I have driven my 25 AC at 25 mph and that is fast enough without a windshield. Wimps..!!!! LOL these guys drive a bus chassis from factory to body builders 200 miles away at 70mph... grab a cup of tea, thumb a ride back... and next day do it all again.... hardy guys, always got my respect when they passed ME on the motorway...!!! BC Mack 3 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346529 Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarnall Posted September 23, 2016 Share Posted September 23, 2016 21 hours ago, BC Mack said: Wimps..!!!! LOL these guys drive a bus chassis from factory to body builders 200 miles away at 70mph... grab a cup of tea, thumb a ride back... and next day do it all again.... hardy guys, always got my respect when they passed ME on the motorway...!!! BC Mack My grandfather delivered Model A Fords from the Chester PA plant. How much of a vehicle he got depended on what he was delivering. He often sat on a wooden box while delivering truck chassis. They gave him money for the return train ride, but if he hitched a ride he could keep the money. One time he was delivering a truck chassis in the winter. It slid off the road nose first into a snow bank up to the windshield. He got pulled out and continued on his way without a scratch on it. Mike 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobert62 Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 That's back when men where men. 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346605 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 On September 21, 2016 at 5:47 AM, ekennedy21 said: 50 mph in an AC sounds scary! Was thinking that myself , but with that being a tandem should be alright. Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346638 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 On September 20, 2016 at 9:02 PM, 41chevy said: Getting a price to have 3 sets of these made for my 1930's AC's. They are 30 tooth sprockets. Cut, centerless ground and heat treated. Give the AC a potential 50 m.p.h. top speed, but mainly will make local running easier on the unit. Would any body have any interest? Higher quantity make the costs lower. Paul http:// Paul, might have a fella up my way could maybe handle that job. Can you give me specifics? Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346639 Share on other sites More sharing options...
grayhair Posted September 24, 2016 Share Posted September 24, 2016 14 hours ago, Hobert62 said: That's back when men where men. And the women were glad! 1 Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346641 Share on other sites More sharing options...
41chevy Posted September 25, 2016 Author Share Posted September 25, 2016 3 hours ago, mike69mackman said: Paul, might have a fella up my way could maybe handle that job. Can you give me specifics? Steelman gave me a company that has a very close sprocket as an off shelf item. I've ordered a pair to see what the modifications are needed to fit them on the transaxle. I'll keep your offer in mind if the work required is too much. The machining and splines for the shaft or an adapter, I can do. Paul 1 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/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346650 Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike69mackman Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 Okie dokie Quote Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346684 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Outbehindthebarn Posted September 25, 2016 Share Posted September 25, 2016 On 9/21/2016 at 5:54 PM, steelman said: Dodge (reliance electric company) plate sprocket, type A, sprocket #A1630, part # 103240. This is a plate sprocket, stock bore 1 1/2" (reborable), 30 tooth, 2" pitch, 19.134" pitch diameter, weighs 90 pounds, 1.156" nominal thickness. This is a standard item, would save you time (and probably money). Boston Gear and Martin also make plate sprockets. I have had them burned out with hi definition plasma and also laser during my career. This site is amazing. 1 Quote Fun is what they fine you for!My name is Bob Buckman sir,. . . and I hate truckers. Link to comment https://www.bigmacktrucks.com/topic/46948-ac-drive-sprockets/#findComment-346693 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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