dirt devil newby

[Bruce Pearson]

Hello, I am from New Zealand and have traded one of my designer coffee tables (brucidesign.com) for a dirt devil. The previous owner said that there are problems with the chain when driving over uneven ground.any advice would be much appreciated. I havent picked the cart up yet so will be a few weeks before I can work on it. Thanks.

 

[Poboy kartman]

Welcome to the forum....and it's going to be really hard to give any useful information without pics......in the meantime....why not fill out your profile location....so we can see you're from New Zealand. in subsequent posts.....

 

[itsid]

dirt devil?
that's a vacuum cleaner to me...



'sid

 

[John551]

Lol, I found you the vacuum forum you're looking for, http://www.vacuumland.org/cgi-bin/TD/TD-DISCUSS-O-VAC.cgi

 

[SuzukiTom]

Dirt Devil Chain Problem

If that's the design from DIY Den, chain issues can be a problem if the engine isn't properly positioned.
The suspension design uses a swing arm like a motorcycle. The output shaft of the motor has to be aligned concentrically with the front pivot point, or the chain will loosen/tighten as the suspension compresses or extends. If it's too far off, it could cause the chain to come off or possibly get to tight and break.

HTH,

Tom H.