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Re: belt conversion for chain driven optimas?
Posted: Tue May 10, 2016 11:32 pm
by GoMachV
Nope it has a pulley and bearings as well as redesigned case to accommodate it without a lexan shield.
Re: belt conversion for chain driven optimas?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 6:51 am
by rangerg
Wow, I didn't realize this, thanks for the picture.
Re: belt conversion for chain driven optimas?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 7:21 am
by tintin74
GoMachV wrote:Nope it has a pulley and bearings as well as redesigned case to accommodate it without a lexan shield.
Good to know! Thanks
Re: belt conversion for chain driven optimas?
Posted: Wed May 11, 2016 9:18 am
by Kyoshojoe
One point to make about the optima idler is that it uses a bushing set up that can bind up. Not sure the size but you can replace the bushing with flanged bearings and make life easier.
As far as the little lexan cover goes, while it may be a pain to install, it keeps dirt out of the gears. Both optimas were known for issues of dirt and gravel getting into the gearbox and chewing up gears. I made a cover out of aluminum for mine and a little rtrv silicone for good measure.