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28-05-13, 09:41
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A veteran was told me the way he use to tension the track in the field, and boy does it work well.
Drive up to a sturdy tree, put a sturdy rope or chain through the front idler and then around the tree. And then very slowly back up . I have tried this method, works very well !! Just go slow.
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28-05-13, 15:26
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Track tension is on a fine line. Too little and you throw track, too much and you cause undue strain to the track components. I have never had a problem simply using a prybar or the cam adjusting tool to achieve the proper tension. Reproduction track adjuster cams are available from Midwest military. They make the adjustment a breeze.
http://www.midwestmilitary.net/brencarrier.html Last edited by rob love; 28-05-13 at 20:54.
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28-05-13, 16:54
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Track Tension..
I built a puller ( actually a pusher ) from a scissor jack and a few appropriately shaped bits of hardwood .... Stows under the co-pilot seat and is always available.
Also a simple piece of ply to gauge the track tension. Easy as cake.
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Charles Fitton Maryhill On., Canada too many carriers too many rovers not enough time. (and now a BSA...) (and now a Triumph TRW...)
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28-05-13, 18:36
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Those are some great points, if your track is too tight, you also limit the travel of your suspension, and you put alot of tension on 70 year old track pins and links.
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