[Big D]

Pedr and Jordan,

Thanks for the replies.

I had another look over the track tension that you both recommended as possibly contributing to the problem. It appears I was wrong and the left side track tension is less than the right side. Upon checking the track pawl I noticed that it was one notch out compared to the right side, just as you suggested Pedr. I am in the process of adjusting this.

The more I look at the problem, the more I think the issue is with the brakes. The brakes are like this all the time – they don’t deteriorate with use or heat.

I disconnected the brake operating levers yesterday and set up all the steering and brake rod linkage adjustments in the driver’s area. This all seems to be functioning properly now with the brake levers coming on at the right steering wheel angle.

What I might do is connect up one brake operating lever at a time and just test the operation of each brake individually. I do get the feeling though that I might have to go further into examining the brakes.

That was my reason for asking about the brake operating lever. I thought that the lack of movement in the brake operating lever was simply because the brakes were not being activated properly within the drum.

I’ll set up the track tension and test each of the brakes and then report back.
Thanks for your help to date.

Cheers

Darryl