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Paddler Modelling => Paddlewheels/Drive Systems => Topic started by: petesport on June 20, 2006, 02:45:40 AM

Title: Dumas Creole Queen drive belt
Post by: petesport on June 20, 2006, 02:45:40 AM

need advice on the best method for joining a Dumas Creole Queen drive belt, for a scratch built paddlewheeler. Should a percentage be allowed on the total length for tension?

Title: Dumas Creole Queen drive belt
Post by: Eddy Matthews on June 20, 2006, 02:51:15 AM

When I build my CQ I found that the Dumas supplied belt didn't have much in the way of "stretch", so I placed it around the pulleys and accurately measured the length needed, then reduced that by 1/4" - It worked perfectly for me...

Title: Dumas Creole Queen drive belt
Post by: washtech on July 05, 2006, 01:48:43 AM

on my fathers CQ he mounted the drive motor on a spring loaded slider to keep the belt tensioned.

Title: Dumas Creole Queen drive belt
Post by: ky paddlewheeler on July 05, 2006, 03:10:49 AM

any picks?

Title: Dumas Creole Queen drive belt
Post by: washtech on July 07, 2006, 01:49:59 PM

I'll try to take some pics. I'm kind of new at posting them though. It may take me till the beginning of next week because of a short vacation. greg