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Anyone ever seen a sprocket like this

MKTEF

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OK so here it goes:
A even number of teath in the sprocket, means every second teath wears down all the time.
A uneven number will make the sprocket last twice as long.

A even number of links in the chain, means the chain is worn only on every second bushing.
A uneven number of links in the chain, means the chain is worn on every bushing.

Longest lasting system is a uneven sprocket, inside a uneven chain:)
 

thebaz

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OK so here it goes:
A even number of teath in the sprocket, means every second teath wears down all the time.
A uneven number will make the sprocket last twice as long.

A even number of links in the chain, means the chain is worn only on every second bushing.
A uneven number of links in the chain, means the chain is worn on every bushing.

Longest lasting system is a uneven sprocket, inside a uneven chain:)

The sprocket will wear one side every second tooth in one direction and the other side of every alternate tooth in the opposite direction due to the tooth on one side of the bush driving in forward and the one on the other side driving in reverse. Every bush (link)is used traveling forward or reverse even though one tooth is skipped on the sprocket per bush .
Baz
 
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