Sprocket on a Max IV

[Uneedthis2]

Just wanted to congratulate you on your new toy! You found the right spot for your questions too. Welcome to the site!

Thanks and I appreciate all of the help here! It's a great community so far!

[Uneedthis2]

That's a nice freebe.If you have a motion industries near they may have a sprocket or you could call Recreational ind 800-255-2511.

Turns out I do have a motion industries right up the road from my house. I called and they said unless I had the part number, he has no idea what I'm talking about. Anybody know the part number that I'd need?

[hydromike]

<snip> Anybody know the part number that I'd need?

There's no manufacturer part number that Motion Industries will likely have. Give RI (Recreative Industries) in Buffalo a call (1-800-255-2511). They manufacturer the T-20 transmission, and will be able to get you a new sprocket for the output shaft. The sprocket is a pretty specific part, and likely doesn't have another common application.

[Uneedthis2]

There's no manufacturer part number that Motion Industries will likely have. Give RI (Recreative Industries) in Buffalo a call (1-800-255-2511). They manufacturer the T-20 transmission, and will be able to get you a new sprocket for the output shaft. The sprocket is a pretty specific part, and likely doesn't have another common application.

Thanks Mike! Calling now.

Edit- Parts Dept doesn't open till 10:30, they're crushing my hopes and dreams!

[hydromike]

Edit- Parts Dept doesn't open till 10:30, they're crushing my hopes and dreams!

10:30?! You're kidding me! Somebody tell Jay to get his butt to work.

[Uneedthis2]

10:30?! You're kidding me! Somebody tell Jay to get his butt to work.

haha wish I was. I spoke to Richard at Richard's Relics. They're like 20 minutes from my house. He's got the output shaft (apparently just the sprocket replacement doesn't work very well) and the ignition switch that I need and I'll have them in time to hopefully get this thing rolling by the end of the weekend. I'm thinking my Max needs bigger wheels and tires soon also...............

[hydromike]

He's got the output shaft (apparently just the sprocket replacement doesn't work very well)

Apparent to whom? The sprocket replacement (if you just *NEED* to replace the sprocket) is the way to go about it. Why pay for the entire output shaft if it's just the sprocket that needs to be replaced? It's a rhetorical question; I know why he's selling you the entire shaft. It's a simple press-on/press-off operation, and a substantially cheaper approach versus replacing the entire shaft.

Don't throw your old shaft out regardless of the condition of the sprocket. There are lots of folks that could use it some day....

[Uneedthis2]

Apparent to whom? The sprocket replacement (if you just *NEED* to replace the sprocket) is the way to go about it. Why pay for the entire output shaft if it's just the sprocket that needs to be replaced? It's a rhetorical question; I know why he's selling you the entire shaft. It's a simple press-on/press-off operation, and a substantially cheaper approach versus replacing the entire shaft.

Don't throw your old shaft out regardless of the condition of the sprocket. There are lots of folks that could use it some day....

Well all I know is........ My sprocket is broken off of the shaft. He told me that in order to properly get the sprocket to stay on the shaft, something about you have to heat up the shaft to get it to expand and then place the sprocket on it. As the shaft cools, the two pieces kind of become one or something of that nature. He said that if I just press the sprocket on the shaft then it'll likely fall off.

[Uneedthis2]

Ended up ordering the Sprocket and Ignition switch from the Factory.
They suggested placing 3 or so welds on the sprocket/shaft about 3/4 of an inch to insure that it stays after pressing the sprocket on.

[thebuggyman1]

Well all I know is........ My sprocket is broken off of the shaft. He told me that in order to properly get the sprocket to stay on the shaft, something about you have to heat up the shaft to get it to expand and then place the sprocket on it. As the shaft cools, the two pieces kind of become one or something of that nature. He said that if I just press the sprocket on the shaft then it'll likely fall off.

Glad you got the part from Jay.......Richard Clark is full of $***. The sprockets have hardened teeth, not hard arbors. The output shaft IS hard.....all you need is a simple $10 generic sprocket(maybe $15 depending on where you buy), and a lathe. You turn out the center of the sprocket until it is almost as big as the shaft. then use a press to put them together......very simple. The hardened output shaft will cut the serrations (splines) into the sprocket. and a spot or two of weld guarantees they won't separate. Just make sure you don't press it on all the way...the chain will hit the case. I know, I did that once.

Bashing Richard....I kindof sound like JP. LOL I normally wont do that, but he did lie to you, and that is just not right. He is in business to make money, apparently alot on each sale, but I won't bash him for that. Lying is a whole other issue.