Hi All
I have been a noncontributing observer for some time but am now prompted to add my bit on the subject of belt drives.
Several years back I began looking at using electric propulsion for a small,(8M) very light weight, trailer trawler (see my blog Marshall design trailer trawler.)
Several things occurred that caused me to go with a more convectional diesel engine and gearbox.(a brand new Cummings A2000 diesel and gearbox gifted to me was the main one)
However part of my design included the use of a belt drive to transmit power to the prop shaft .
There were several reasons for this and in fact some surprise benefits.
to cut this short I designed a drive that used a "Gates polychain carbon GT belt (62mm wide) and cogs and shaft collars also supplied by gates .
Gates offer an immense amount of information and have a very good design program that can be down loaded after a bit of rigmarole.
I'm extremely pleased with how my unit is working, and I'm transmitting power from a 47 hp diesel that has moderate too server shock loading compared to an electric motor .
Anyone looking for a drop down or reduction drive would be well advised to take a look at there belts and cogs.
If interested I can supple photos of my drive unit.
Steve Marshall
Steve R Marshall
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