meadowfield 2,545 #1 Posted February 17, 2019 After 5 years of abuse, my project C4 has had its first failure. whilst driving up a gravel pile it slowly sank down until I bellied and gravel got trapped in the transfer mechanism. hoping nothing is bent and it’s an easy fix! I think it was worth it for the picture I wanted though 11 5 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
953 nut 51,720 #2 Posted February 17, 2019 It didn't break, it just presented you an opportunity to make it even more dependable by fabricating a chain guard! The picture of C 4 conquering the gravel pile is great. 5 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #3 Posted February 17, 2019 1 minute ago, 953 nut said: It didn't break, it just presented you an opportunity to make it even more dependable by fabricating a chain guard! The picture of C 4 conquering the gravel pile is great. Ha, thanks - I have been looking at the picture and thinking I need to pull my finger out and make one! 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AMC RULES 36,945 #4 Posted February 17, 2019 Ahhh, so nice, I wanted to post it again... Project C-4, my favorite Meadowfield creation....at least, to date it is. 3 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SylvanLakeWH 24,149 #5 Posted February 17, 2019 Beautiful picture! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
peter lena 8,068 #6 Posted February 17, 2019 nice picture, I agree with 953 on opportunity to make a chain guard, that might also be a good time to use some CHAIN-CABLE LUBRICANT ON IT . and related movement points, pete 4 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #7 Posted February 17, 2019 20 minutes ago, peter lena said: nice picture, I agree with 953 on opportunity to make a chain guard, that might also be a good time to use some CHAIN-CABLE LUBRICANT ON IT . and related movement points, pete Outa sight outa mind, I was almost too embarrassed to post the pic! Agree it needs to see some oil or grease! 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lee1977 6,217 #8 Posted February 17, 2019 I would think it's time for a new chain anyway. Might be a good idea to install a oil cup above it. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
oliver2-44 8,852 #9 Posted February 18, 2019 To oil/grease a chain or run dry... a tough question! When you machine is out playing in the dirt and mud an oiled chain can attract so much dirt the oil cab be the failure point. I know I've seen modern steel cable that has the self lubricating Teflon/plastic between the cable lays. i wonder if theirs some chain that utilizes some type of modern dry lubricating feature? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bc.gold 3,399 #10 Posted February 18, 2019 Probably an optical illusion but it appears that rear chain sprocket has reached its end of life stage and there may even be a few teeth pulled forward. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tuul Crib 7,332 #11 Posted February 18, 2019 That picture looks like a calendar shot to me! 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
meadowfield 2,545 #12 Posted March 18, 2019 On 2/18/2019 at 2:45 AM, bcgold said: Probably an optical illusion but it appears that rear chain sprocket has reached its end of life stage and there may even be a few teeth pulled forward. It was, the teeth profile are perfect, but rather than blunt, they do have points. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kick 59 #13 Posted March 20, 2019 On 2/17/2019 at 9:28 PM, oliver2-44 said: To oil/grease a chain or run dry... a tough question! When you machine is out playing in the dirt and mud an oiled chain can attract so much dirt the oil cab be the failure point. I know I've seen modern steel cable that has the self lubricating Teflon/plastic between the cable lays. i wonder if theirs some chain that utilizes some type of modern dry lubricating feature? You want to use motorcycle specific chain lubricants like bel ray super clean. It’s chemically designed for off road environments. Good stuff that I’ve been using for years on my dirtbike chains. Quote 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Stormin 9,975 #14 Posted March 20, 2019 (edited) Just seen this. Does need a chainguard. Also something along the lines of a Scott oiler as used on motorcycles. As for being embarrassed, Tyke. Edited March 20, 2019 by Stormin Share this post Link to post Share on other sites