Chain too loose

[Angel]

Hey guys! I got a new problem here. I managet to get my engine to work but now i got another problem. My chain is too loose but not loose enough to get a link out and i have no idea how to get it tight. Here are some pics:

 

[mckutzy]

Youll need a chain tensioner on the lower part of the chain...
Look up skate board wheel chain tensioner...... youll see a bunch of designs...

 

[Angel]

I've thought about that and i already have one made for a belt but i didn't know if it would work on a chain

 

[Berton]

I'm no master fabricator but couldn't you just slap a few washers or anything really to lift the motor an inch or so to remove the slack?

 

[mckutzy]

That will do...easy too.

 

[ML-TOYS]

How is this motor mounted

 

[kenworth85]

Try a half link. just a suggestion had to use on mine

 

[Angel]

I'm no master fabricator but couldn't you just slap a few washers or anything really to lift the motor an inch or so to remove the slack?

That is what i did but engine's stand looks a little unstable now

 

[MrC.]

You can take out a full link and add back a half link or you could shim the motor or extend the slots to give you more adjustment.
Any or all of these ideas will fix it.
MrC.

 

[tinamcjittles]

I would give the motor mount a little more adjustability by just making the mounting holes a little longer and sliding it to the perfect tension.. another method is to make the mounting holes very long, and put a spring on each of the back two mounting bolts so it always stays tight even as the chain stretches.

 

[Angel]

I fixed it with some washers tho. thank you everyone