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06 CAT 277B restoration
- Thread starter hvguy
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mikebramel
Senior Member
1 5/8 and 15/16 crow foot if I remember. Assuming the track motor bracket pivot bolt doesn't come loose. Unless these are different than the 257 style?
well, i figured out what was wrong with the left side track.... why am I plagued with track problems?
I received a copy of the track receipt and called the MFG they bought it from. Turns out the mfg apparently sent them a 56 lug track, and they needed a 55. I verified that it actually takes a 56 and its too short and interfering with the frame and breaking the lugs off.
damn gypsies
I received a copy of the track receipt and called the MFG they bought it from. Turns out the mfg apparently sent them a 56 lug track, and they needed a 55. I verified that it actually takes a 56 and its too short and interfering with the frame and breaking the lugs off.
damn gypsies
It gets better, so now that I need 2 new tracks for a machine that already supposedly had a new track; I called the guy I bought it from and he basically told me I got a deal and he wasn't paying anything, eat dirt.
It appears that the rear adjuster is welded? ill post a pic.
It appears that the rear adjuster is welded? ill post a pic.
Tags
Senior Member
I think youd feel better just letting out a good yell....I'm guessing they "welded" that because the tracks were too big and couldn't get the adjustment needed with the bolts. The "good news" is all the bolts are just standard course thread grade 8, you should be able to grab em from a hardware store.
The tracks may be off of something else they own and just wanted to send em down the road with the machine. You could keep an eye on CL for a used set but that may take a while. If you do need to buy new tracks make sure you buy em from a reputable manufacturer, there's a lot of garbage out there for those style tracks, get the wrong ones and they'll stretch then tear real easy and you'll be right back where you are now.
I followed your other thread about the Case, you seem like a persistent person, you'll get this thing figured out , just be patient....
The tracks may be off of something else they own and just wanted to send em down the road with the machine. You could keep an eye on CL for a used set but that may take a while. If you do need to buy new tracks make sure you buy em from a reputable manufacturer, there's a lot of garbage out there for those style tracks, get the wrong ones and they'll stretch then tear real easy and you'll be right back where you are now.
I followed your other thread about the Case, you seem like a persistent person, you'll get this thing figured out , just be patient....
Tags
Senior Member
This may sound nuts, but try your local Cat dealer, sometimes they have good deals on those style tracks...a call doesn't cost too much, it may save you a little....
Nige
Senior Member
If you want an Electrical Schematic send me a PM (or whatever they're called now) with your email address.
message sent
I have a spare 277 track laying in my shop, along with brand new seals and seal puller. I also have some used undercarriage wheels and I think some new ones
colson04
Senior Member
Wow, some people's dishonesty in selling a used machine is absolutely appalling. You know they knew some major things were wrong and sent it packing without informing any future buyers. If it sounds too good to be true, it is.
your right about that.
Im just hoping the axle and tube isn't destroyed. I just got the loose track off (which was harder than it looked) Ended up cutting the inside motor bracket tensioner bolt off since I couldnt get to it with an impact, used a sledge hammer to slide the carriage forward, rotated the front upper idler roller, unbolted the squirrel cage, used 2 straps to hold the track up off the cage, pulled it free; then using 2 pry bars, just rolled the track off like a tire.
Moving on to pulling one of the lower roller assemblies.
Im just hoping the axle and tube isn't destroyed. I just got the loose track off (which was harder than it looked) Ended up cutting the inside motor bracket tensioner bolt off since I couldnt get to it with an impact, used a sledge hammer to slide the carriage forward, rotated the front upper idler roller, unbolted the squirrel cage, used 2 straps to hold the track up off the cage, pulled it free; then using 2 pry bars, just rolled the track off like a tire.
Moving on to pulling one of the lower roller assemblies.