sprokets moving

[curtisbyrne]

i cant seem to keep my sprockets from moving side to side against the frame. i forgot to line up the sprocket holes on the axles dimples but its only the rear chains that keep moving. how can i help prevent this?

[john swenson]

curtis, if you have room on each side of the sprockets, buy some 2 piece clamping collars with the inside diameter the same as your axle o.d. clamp one on each side of the sprocket after the sprocket is lined up correctly. tighten them down and the sprocket should'nt slide. if you only have room for one clamping collar next to the sprocket, tighten it down next to the sprocket and tack weld only one half of the collar to the sprocket. then it won't slide. you can get them from mcmaster carr co. or any place online that sells sprockets, etc. good luck, johnboy va.

[Canadian_Zuk]

If you have a TSC store near you they will carry the 2 piece clamping collars John is speaking of, I had to put them on my 1996 Vanguard to keep the sprockets in line.

[curtisbyrne]

could you send a link of what they look like. can i buy from ebay?

[curtisbyrne]

found them and im sad to say there expensive . anything else i can use or maybe a cheaper spot?
maybe like a small U bolt or even hose clamp?

[hydromike]

found them and im sad to say there expensive . anything else i can use or maybe a cheaper spot?
maybe like a small U bolt or even hose clamp?

A hose clamp will work, but these buggers are only $2/each with free shipping.

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[curtisbyrne]

thanks for the link but i will use hose clamps as i have a ton kicking around!

[ARGOJIM]

Simply realign the sprocket set screws with the axle holes and no worries. Of course this would require removing the chain and axle.

[curtisbyrne]

thats the part i dislike doing

[argojosh]

Realign on axle and put a set screw. Do it once, not twice.