track oil

[rob love]

I found sections of new track a bunch of years back. They were treated with black cosmoline. As with oil, it would likely attract sand, however, would eventually wear off. I would suggest it would be the repeated oiling that would really cause problems as opposed to a one off.

[Lynn Eades]

ditto Rob.

[RichardT10829]

So.

Would the thoughts be to perhaps spray penetrating oil into the tracks if leaving for a while ?

I used to drive mine weekly rain or shine, the only provision I made for parking up was to drive it onto wooden boards so the track was off the floor.

It's all interesting stuff !

[Lynn Eades]

I have found that track that is free and dry stored can seize. The worn out stuff doesn't so much, but the good stuff with closer tolerances can rust up.
A good soak in light oil and a wiggle with two small pry bars (one in each adjacent link) helps to get things moving again (maybe?)

[colin jones]

Sorry to butt in here but I would think that a good dose of oil for storage and powder graffite for use. I use the grafite on my backhoe (extendahoe section)and it does not attract dirt at all. Also on the slew ring on my grader.

[Tony Smith]

Please don't take this as a poke at Lynn ( ), but Lanolin spray is also a good water repellent spray that lubricates and prevents rust, but it won't retain grit that would cause wear. Again for storage periods, but not daily maintenance purposes.

[Lynn Eades]

Tony, I don't recall one of your posts that wasn't constructive or helpful- even if it went against what i'd said.
I always look forward to your input. You too Colin
Graphite sounds like a good idea too. I wonder how the price would be?