Carson L634

[Mitch]

634 arrived today. So I inventoried the parts and extras. Happily, the metal tracks fit perfectly on the sprocket

[MoRockN]

Congrats! Now that you have fitted and trimmed the metal tracks, can I have them and you can get your self another set... JK. Can't wait to see your build.

[Claus]

Wow, that's great news. We're going to have a lot of these track loader build threads to keep us entertained and jealous! Looking forward to seeing more Mitch. What color are you thinking? I hope somebody does one in fire red colors.

[Mitch]

Originally Posted by MoRockN

Congrats! Now that you have fitted and trimmed the metal tracks, can I have them and you can get your self another set... JK. Can't wait to see your build.

Jury is still out as to wether the tracks will function well. I'll let you know.

MM

[Espeefan]

Looking good Mitch. Permacon told me the tracks would not work with the stock drive sprocket, but so far it looks like it does. Come on, where are the rest of your photos? I want to see what other goodies you have in store for this thing!

[Mitch]

The tracks fit the sprocket . However, the metal tracks are 52mm wide and the plastic tracks are 42mm wide. Therefore, they are too wide to fit, so the next endeavor is to cut 5mm per side per individual track. That's 160 cuts.

[Claus]

Could you move the track side frames out, widening the whole under carriage? I know that probably wouldn't be any easier than making 160 cuts but you would be able to keep it a wide track.

[doodlebug]

Why not build a jig and clamp the tracks down, fully assembled and just make 2 cuts, per track?????
Cheers, Neil

[Mitch]

That is currently the idea. Did a couple practice cuts with a spare track I ordered. The metal cuts nicely with a cut off wheel. Think it will also work with a band saw. Need to make a fixture ! Any ideas are appreciated.

[Espeefan]

Benchtop milling machine? Clamp the tracks on edge, vertically, and you could probably mill as many sections as your vise is wide. I wouldn't even worry about disassembling the links.

Any idea what a completed set of tracks weigh? I'm just wondering how much extra weight these would add to a LR634.

[doodlebug]

Originally Posted by Espeefan

Benchtop milling machine? Clamp the tracks on edge, vertically, and you could probably mill as many sections as your vise is wide. I wouldn't even worry about disassembling the links.

Any idea what a completed set of tracks weigh? I'm just wondering how much extra weight these would add to a LR634.

Yah, I like that idea too!!!!
Cheers, Neil.

[Mitch]

Mockup complete! Took your advice and milled the tracks. Came out fine. Also, the metal track application requires a change of bottom rollers (Top rollers are good). I made some extras for my "Wide Track" dozer ( exactly 12). They are about 2mm smaller, but work none the less. I also added a bottom plate for additional weight. Havn't got a scale, but I'm guessing it all adds up to around 4- 6 lbs. I plan to use fiberglass resin, and place No. 9 Birdshot into the Cab recesses, this should add a little more weight.

[Mitch]

Not far from Paint and Powder Coat !

[Espeefan]

Oh boy, I like those tracks! Going for the John Deere 755D, I see? Looks like you have one track pin that isn't quite in place. The e-clip must of popped off? Good idea on the added ballast. I might have to borrow that idea!

[Mitch]

[Mitch]

As you can see the stock bottom rollers ride on top of track, and will not work. The top rollers would work if you could get twelve of them (probably not). However, if one of our friends in Germany could check with Carson that might help. I tried, but no contact on the subject.

[Claus]

Mitch you are doing the non-hydraulic ripper? That surprises me. Your building is looking very Precision so far!

[Mitch]

Just waiting for the hydraulics to arrive. Thought I would make sure it all fitt.

[Mitch]

[Mitch]