07-22-2010, 11:24 AM
Hmmm...thinking... :|
Seems to me that if the distance the tortoise travels is equal to the distance the cranks move, then the adjustment needs to be made between the cranks and the throw rod itself.
I'm not sure if moving the throw rod closer to the crank hinge/screw will help (putting in a different hole) but you may try that. I think biL is right, but perhaps in this situation, the way you've got it set up with the bend in the throw rod, you may end up having to move the whole crank assembly farther from the throw rod to increase the overall travel, vs. just shifting the rod. Not what you wanted to hear, perhaps, but it may be the best solution.
Galen
Seems to me that if the distance the tortoise travels is equal to the distance the cranks move, then the adjustment needs to be made between the cranks and the throw rod itself.
I'm not sure if moving the throw rod closer to the crank hinge/screw will help (putting in a different hole) but you may try that. I think biL is right, but perhaps in this situation, the way you've got it set up with the bend in the throw rod, you may end up having to move the whole crank assembly farther from the throw rod to increase the overall travel, vs. just shifting the rod. Not what you wanted to hear, perhaps, but it may be the best solution.
Galen
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