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Idler on outside of chain loop-autodesk inventor

CHARLESSTANFORD4506
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Idler on outside of chain loop-autodesk inventor

CHARLESSTANFORD4506
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Does anyone know how I get the idler on the outside of the chain loop-roller chain generator-any help will be greatly appreciated

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jhackney1972
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The method of changing a chain system idler from inside of chain loop to outside is to change the rotation of the idler.  Once you do this the chain may circle the idler but then you just move the idler toward the inside of the chain system to force the chain to one side.  See Screencast.

John Hackney, Retired
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