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Splitting tracks

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Case450

08-23-2006 16:49:05




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I was going to split the tracks on my dozer tonight to remove a link and short track it. I'm really apprehensive about buying a new undercarriage on a machine this old. Knowing my luck as soon as I change the undercarriage the clutches or something will go. lol! Since i bought new adjuster for both sides I'm going to bite the bullet and buy a new undercarriage. My question is this: is it possible for me to leave the old tracks un-split, remove them from the machine, remove the pads and install them on the new chains? Can i get a shop to press the new chains together and install the new finished track in one piece? The previous owner somehow snapped off the bolt heads that hold down the tensioner spring housing unit and simply welded it back on...what would be the best way to get those old-rusty-probably-been-there-for-ten-years-old-bolt studs out? I'm guessing remove the rails entirely and drill and tap them out. Am I wrong or what? I'm going to pull the dozer into the shop tomorrow and block it up somehow so everything is off the floor. Any help is appreciated!

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Bob Plumadore

08-23-2006 18:22:08




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 Re: Splitting tracks in reply to Case450, 08-23-2006 16:49:05  
I like to take the pads off while the tracks are still on the tractor,you are going to probably have to cut the bolts.
I dont know where you are but you should have an indepedant undercarriage shop in the phone bok. If not Google BERCO. wyh did you buy unassembled tracks rails, the cheap way to go is a rail group as for the bolts cut the off and leave enough to weld a nut tothe stud. be sue and put a washer under the nut. The most ecomical way to buy WD4 is in a gallon can. some time you get a free spray bottle but a windex sprayer works.

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good times

08-24-2006 04:56:35




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 Re: Splitting tracks in reply to Bob Plumadore, 08-23-2006 18:22:08  
I didn't buy unassembled rails I was referring to the rails that are currently on the machine. I'm just going to take everything apart and make all the adjustments/cleaning/repairs necessary. I guess there is no easy wawy of going about it other than digging in. lol!



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VaTom

08-23-2006 17:48:16




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 Re: Splitting tracks in reply to Case450, 08-23-2006 16:49:05  
"what would be the best way to get those old-rusty-probably-been-there-for-ten-years-old-bolt studs out?"

I recently replaced a broken rail on my Cat crawler. The replacement, sitting in the weather for a few years, had all the studs cut off. After wearing out 2 pipe wrenches (and me), I went to welding nuts on the studs. My air impact was a little under-sized but did the trick. All came out without drilling/tapping. Don't forget the penetrating oil.

As for splitting the track, as long as you have heat, shouldn't be a major problem. Awful heavy to install without splitting.

Have fun!

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