Harry Sheldon wrote:

Hello Yvon,

I'm interested to know more about your cog belt drive.
Is it a home-brew or a "bought one" ?
Do you anticipate wear problems, belt(s) &/or sprockets ?
How much does it weigh ?
How much did it cost ?
What kind of hp is it handling ?

Sorry to quiz you but I just want to know :-)  you know :-)

Thanks

Harry S

Good evening Harry
My PSRU is based on Richard Finch design of 1986. It is a one of a kind and
was homebuilt by myself and a professional welder, machinist, mechanic.
To date it has accumulated about 280 hrs and the belt and sprockets show no
discernable wear.
It weighs 53 lbs on a bathroom scale
I changed the belt and sprockets for a stronger design 5 years ago. The
belt cost about 80.00 CAN and the sprockets about 250.00 CAN then. The two
housings cost about 1000.00 all told.
My 13B is a 1986-6P rated by Mazda at 135 hp. I have never tested it on a
dynamometer. My fuel burn is 30 litres/hr from start up to shut down.
Cordially,
Yvon Cournoyer

 
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