Perry's Leimbach Build

[Texasperry]

Ed, First I tried Joe's suggestion of drilling out to 1/8. Apon re- assembly I still had binding. I determined it was the pads binding on each other. I bent each pad on one end up just a touch so they would not rub and bind. Of course filing the burs from drilling was also time consuming. I tried a dremmel but did not have good results. Mini file worked best for me.

As for what I would do diferent. It would be to spend more time fitting as I assembled. I thought I did well. First I assembled the links. No binding at that time. Then I put the pads and grouser pads on. That is when I first noticed binding.I should have stopped then and determined the problem. I figured it would work itself out once I lubed and ran them a bit. Well the move happened, While in storage the track links and pads got a bit of rust on them. They were much worse when I unpacked them. Decided to do something about it.
Next I need to star fitting hydraulics and electronis. I sure wish i had more pictures.

Modelman thanks for the kind words.

[JAMMER]

Perry thanks for that I surely appreciate that. So I take it I have to watch the pads and make sure they aren't binding that makes cents to me. Well like I said thank you very much. Ed