Re: Armorteks reply in not recommending the use of spacers if I was to remove mine then the sprocket would definitely rub on the transmission housing however im not 100% sure just how far the taper lock presses into the alloy drive hub.
If you look at my first pic in this thread you will see the taper lock protrudes from the hub by 1-2mm even with the 2 grub screws locked down as tight as they can go. In this scenario even without the using the key way on the shaft the hub is locked down onto the drive shaft pretty darn good. (unable to remove by hand) so I would say the taper lock is doing its job pretty well.
But the question remains, does the taper lock also need to sit flush in the hub as if it did perhaps I could get away with not using the spacer and maybe the sprocket would not rub on the transmission housing. will need to investigate further.
Bob, yes this Sherman looks like it has already seen some major action even though it has never moved an inch under its own power! Very nice paint job on this one
Phil, maybe I could sit my 2yo inside and push him around to bead in the tracks at least this way I wouldn't look like a complete idiot
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