hydro max VI

[Robinhood02]

so i think i missed something , did you decide to go with one drive motor on each side ,or six motors w/no chains ?? the reason i ask is because by putting the motors in series the first motor gets 100 %, the second gets 50 % of the first ,and the third gets 50 % of the second ,and that is assuming that the hoses cause no loss (flow restriction),meaning that the final motor in this series only gets 25% of the torque , this also assumes that the main tire never spins inside the track , if the lead tire spins you can quickly see how the overall power is lost real quick ,you would be FAR better off getting a 3 way flow control valve and run them parallel ,to equal the forces on ALL the wheels at all times , but the price of these valves are inhibitive ,given the choice of all the options available ,i would recomend one motor each side w/ a modified center shaft and upgrade the sprokets and chains to 60 from the 50s you have (with the single motor hyd. system you could even go to a chain oil bath type ,never change a chain again)

[SKYHOOKDUTCH]

Robinhood....... I am using 2 wheel motors only. They are going to drive from the front. The motor and sprockets are higher in the front the the boggies it's going to ride on. Much like high track Cat dozer but reversed sprocket in the front.

[Robinhood02]

aaah , that sounds good ,cant wait to see the project unfold, eh dont for get the pics , keep em comin ,triangle hi-drive sounds good
i've got an old "670 mach I" motor that ive been thinkin of useing to convert an old Max II into a ski-doo , maybe a top speed of 70mph , rear drive ,useing the front and center axles for the boogie and slider mounts ,then i gotta figger out how to control the thing ,skis? im not to keen on brakeing one side at those speeds LOL
good luck with your project

[duckhunt81]

When you explain it Skyhook, in my head I see this, but scaled back alittle........... which is pretty awsome

[SKYHOOKDUTCH]

Yes ............... something like that duckhunt, just scaled way back and slower and not a scary looking for the kiddies!!!!

[Frymechanic]

Could always just call "Howe & Howe Tech" and have them build it for you. Then you might get some weapon like the dragons tail or something.