Recent content by Edmond77

Many moons ago I was a patron of Dick’s Country Store -“ Guns, gas, groceries, and guitars“

But not until

Thanks for the ideas. I think I’m being convinced to go swing arm

Ahhh. That makes sense. I looked into the floaters and see what you mean. I work in consumer products and not transportation...so much to learn lol

Absolutey not. That’s exactly why I came to the group, to understand what could go wrong znd if this was a fools errand. (It’s also why I’m using CAD software and not a welder yet :) ) As you said I’m sure I could engineer my way out of it but your point is well taken. There is over...

Nice! And you went with coil overs instead of leaf springs. I was attracted to simplicity of leaves but the cradle/coil is appealing.

Interesting. So the engine was bolted to the cradle too then? Keeping the distance fixed. How was the cradle mounted to the main frame? Bonus points for a photo or sketch :)

Re: engine vs motor. I’m aware of distinction. Fought that battle for a couple decades. Waved the white flag and gave in my baser instincts. My younger engineer-self probably winces. Re: geometry. good thought. I suppose that could be mitigated slightly by moving axle back or engine forward...

I used some CAD software I have access to at work to mock up the rear part of my envisioned machine. Based on some older golf carts, it would be leaf-springs only. The solid rear axle would be attached to the springs via bearings. I've used pillow blocks in the CAD but don't have to be...

I can't decide if y'all are crazy or if I've found my people. 🤔

There’s a lot to unpack in that last sentence. 😆

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But not before

Me too!

My welcome post has become quite entertaining :)