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[jeffery9076]

Sorry half links are junk to be used only to get you home. Destroys sprockets and are a weak link in the system. Been there done that

[thebuggyman1]

Half links are bad because the machine was engineered (chain length calculated) without them. Putting one in has the same effect as a chain that is too long. It will max out the tensioner and become slack......Slack chains are BAD.

If you absolutely had to....put in the half link with the intention of removing it as soon as possible.

[Deedeelin1]

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[Model Citizen]

[jeffery9076]

I broke 6 of them sorry

[Model Citizen]

[Dan67]

Glad you go the chains on. I can see the new larger sliders caused the problem you had.

[jeffery9076]

I have had 1 problem since buying o ring chains and a lot of my problems could have been cheap chain which brusier would stretch in 5 minutes. And axle walk which caused miss alignment. Before I changed the attex from 6 to 4 I could not keep the middle axle from walking and I sheared 3 sprocket tubes in half and they did not walk. I have a pic of 1 I split in half in my pics. I also changed to max splined axles. I then had a sprocket hub walk. I then parked it and put on 2 piece split collars and have not had any problems. I did use cheap roller chain from tractor supply. I think model citizen and whipper would also know a lot more than me
. And enjoy there input.
I was wandering my half links were roller was theirs orings
And who can argue with someone that jumps buses

[Model Citizen]

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[maicolover]

Sorry Jeffrey I disagree and As Bridget mentioned them running them and no problems. Half links Aren't a Weak LINK! Ask any chain manufacturer! We sold Lots of combines and other machinery that uses lots of chains used under High stress and Shock loads and on most Old chains I've seen main roller links break before a master or a half link. And they all came from factory with half links in original chains. A half link is as Strong as the riveted roller links! If you breaking chains or sides are wearing you need to fix the problem or problems! Cheap chain and links are another story, as it wears- stretches quickly, and then causes excess wear on sprockets. Alignment, Worn sprockets & incorrect tension = chain failure. Hope you figure out the problem.