Adjustable Jack Shaft?

[Paticus]

I am building the jackshaft for my current built. The setup is a live rear Axle (fixed) to a jackshaft to the motor which is joined by a TAV 2 TC.

My question is, Do I make the Jackshaft adjustable? The engine plate is going to be slotted so I figure make the jackshaft slotted as well so I can move things around?

Just wanted to get some opinions.

 

[bigrob]

If your rear axel is fixed you will have to make the js adj or use a chain tensionet

 

[Brooklyn Bob]

I would also make the jackshaft so you can adjust it.

 

[Paticus]

Follow up question, How do you guys usually slot your engine plates?

 

[bigrob]

I do it on my milling machine but a I used to drill two holes then join them with a metal blade in a jig saw

 

[Paticus]

I do it on my milling machine but a I used to drill two holes then join them with a metal blade in a jig saw

I need to get a mill.... I guess I'll do the jig saw method and file for now.

 

[bigrob]

Oh ya step drills are your friend lol