Title: track links and grousers
Post by: tcr on March 16, 2005, 02:56:08 AM
Post by: tcr on March 16, 2005, 02:56:08 AM
I'm in the midst of putting my oc-3 back together, and I came across the fact that the left side track has 29 links and the right has 30. I'm assuming that they should both be 30, but would it matter if I cut the right side down to 29 so they would both be the same?? 
any thoughts??
Thank You
any thoughts??Thank You
Title: Re: track links and grousers
Post by: John D on March 16, 2005, 05:52:54 PM
Post by: John D on March 16, 2005, 05:52:54 PM
Quote from: "tcr"I'm in the midst of putting my oc-3 back together, and I came across the fact that the left side track has 29 links and the right has 30. I'm assuming that they should both be 30, but would it matter if I cut the right side down to 29 so they would both be the same??I am guessing here - since the drive speed is determined by the rear axle, it should not affect the tracking of the machine, but before cutting down the right side, I would check the tensioner on the left side - with the track installed. Is it at or near the max? You might be better off buying an extra link than cutting one out of the good side.
Thank You
Others here might be able to confirm the correct number of links. A great source is to call Landis Zimmerman (advertiser).
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Post by: tcr on March 16, 2005, 10:27:47 PM
Post by: tcr on March 16, 2005, 10:27:47 PM
the tensioner is at the min. adjustment. this is where I noticed the difference. I rebuilt the tensioner, now i'm ready to put it back, after I decide what to do with the track.
thanks for the info.
thanks for the info.
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Post by: jbandka on March 17, 2005, 05:59:11 AM
Post by: jbandka on March 17, 2005, 05:59:11 AM
Tracks should be 30 links on HG's & OC3's... 
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Post by: John D on March 17, 2005, 03:31:44 PM
Post by: John D on March 17, 2005, 03:31:44 PM
Quote from: "tcr"the tensioner is at the min. adjustment. this is where I noticed the difference. I rebuilt the tensioner, now i'm ready to put it back, after I decide what to do with the track.
thanks for the info.
Yeah, I meant minimum - there I go thinking backwards again!
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Post by: RAB on March 19, 2005, 12:23:26 PM
Post by: RAB on March 19, 2005, 12:23:26 PM
The one item omitted seems to be whether the link has been left out because the tracks are shot.
If the undercarriage has used all adjustment with the correct number of track links, shortening the tracks might be a short term fix, but if you intend to use it for work rather than just parading, the lengthened track links will cause rapid wear of the drive sprocket teeth, and other woes.
Your decision on what to do depends on the depth of your pockets, future use and present condition of the rest of the undercarriage.
If the undercarriage has used all adjustment with the correct number of track links, shortening the tracks might be a short term fix, but if you intend to use it for work rather than just parading, the lengthened track links will cause rapid wear of the drive sprocket teeth, and other woes.
Your decision on what to do depends on the depth of your pockets, future use and present condition of the rest of the undercarriage.
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Post by: cletracboy on March 19, 2005, 01:10:05 PM
Post by: cletracboy on March 19, 2005, 01:10:05 PM
There was an excellent article on track in the last issue of oliver heritage written by Landis. Would help you a lot as it gives measurements for new tracks and maximum wear etc... also talks about shortened tracks. To get a copy visit oliverinformation.com. Sam
They have articles on cletrac and oliver crawlers in every issue
They have articles on cletrac and oliver crawlers in every issue