Mark A Weiss
Well-Known Member
Since I got my new tracks a couple years ago (they are somewhat longer, so the adjuster is 5" further extended), I've been having issues with tracks coming off the sprockets frequently.
I called my diesel mechanic (same guy who fixed my hydraulic line under the cabin in March) and he pointed out two things:
Tracks too tight
Upper roller bearings completely gone
I originally called him to adjust the big nuts that set the depth of adjustment for the track adjusters, but he's convinced it's these upper bearings. The roller sags about 2° as a result on both left and right tracks. He said that's guiding the tracks off the sprockets.
My original understanding was that the big springs that surround the pistons that comprise the track adjusters were what keep the tracks under tension, but he said that's incorrect that they are only there as shock absorbers.
So I've got a pair of these rollers on order now.
What do you guys think about the effects of this roller being off kilter? Is the mechanic correct about this?
I called my diesel mechanic (same guy who fixed my hydraulic line under the cabin in March) and he pointed out two things:
Tracks too tight
Upper roller bearings completely gone
I originally called him to adjust the big nuts that set the depth of adjustment for the track adjusters, but he's convinced it's these upper bearings. The roller sags about 2° as a result on both left and right tracks. He said that's guiding the tracks off the sprockets.
My original understanding was that the big springs that surround the pistons that comprise the track adjusters were what keep the tracks under tension, but he said that's incorrect that they are only there as shock absorbers.
So I've got a pair of these rollers on order now.
What do you guys think about the effects of this roller being off kilter? Is the mechanic correct about this?