Chain sprockets

[mattsdragons]

Can I run 1/2" chain on a 1/4" sprocket? Reason for asking is I ran 1/4" chain and it was always a problem and on the existing motors is the same size sprocket. My idea is to have a 1/2" sprocket on the new Bulldog axels but want to avoid altering my motors

[blazerbotics]

nope

[mattsdragons]

Darn it! Where to go from here.....

[adz600]

Does bulldog use a two stage reduction, use 1/4 from motor on to transfer shaft then 1/2 from transfer to wheel sprocket, just out of interest what problems are you having with 1/4 chain

[blazerbotics]

Are you sure its 1/4 chain, never heard of it. UK tends to use 4mm, 8mm, 3/8, 1/2 and so on. Most heavies use 3/8 some run 1/2. Why the change in pitch?

[blazerbotics]

Looking at your pics I would be 99% sure you have 3/8.

[mattsdragons]

May well be 3/8 chain, was taking a guess from memory

My knowledge about chains and sprokets isn't that wide, im basically wondering if there is any way I can run thicker chain using my existing sprocket on the first stage and what type of sprocket I may need on the second

[blazerbotics]

Why do you need thicker?

[calumco]

Dont change the chain, the problem was wheel alignment and the drive being wonky. Aslong as everything was inline as it shud be the chains wouldnt keep comming off

[swanaldo]

Calum speaks wise words.

[mattsdragons]

Will do, cheers for the advice guys