22 Track removal

I just removed the tracks on a 10 with those type of master piins. The pins are actually smaller in the center. They make contact on about 3/4 inch on each end of the pin. I had good luck by getting the pins lined up on the back side of the sprocket so you can get a good swing with the hammer. You will need a back up. I used a 2 pound sledge with a 1 inch pipe backup slipped over the pin wedged up against the drawbar. Don't try to hold the punch with your hand, Weld a handle on it or improvise something. when you start driving the pin out put something back in the cotter pin hole because you might collapse it. Mine broke off so I just ground them down with a dremel and left them. Wear safety glasses. - Wally

Thanks to everyone who made suggestions to help me out. I'll be giving it a try next weekend when my older son is home from school and can lend a hand.

I found these two 22s in Southampton,NJ behind a diesel repair shop on Rt.206. It was a case of driving by one day and stopping in when I spotted a load of junk - ah - treasure in the back lot.

I am set for parts for now.

Thanks,
Paul Bamburak

hello pbamburak ,nice find ,if you are taking a link out of the yellow 22 i don't think that they are worn enough yet ,i can still see some frame out the front of the idler ,plus the tracks look like there too tight .should be up to 2'' sag on the top of the tracks .they look ok from the pic but if you could post some close up pic for a better look ,bruce oz

Bruce,

After A look thru the operator's manual I too realized the tracks are too tight. I am taking them off so that I can get a good paint job on the machine, and I do not plan to remove a link.

Thanks for your input!

Paul Bamburak