Hi,
as well as what GP said they need to be end for ended as well--I am sure you know this.
As an Apprentice back in the day I was told an easy way to remember is to liken the open link ends to being a funnel to guide the tracks back under the machine onto the sprocket from the front.
Let the fun continue.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

Hey Garlic,

I needed another opinion of the condition of these tracks. We laid them out upside down so Deas could see them easier......


Removing pads from old rails.

I squinted a little and looked northwest up the valley. They look great from here!

Remember the standards of the guy your asking, though. He's the one who figures if they fall off less than once an hour, they've got at least another 1,000 hours in them. I'm the only guy with MayPop tracks. I do have standards, though. I won't run that junk WillPop stuff.

Pete.

Hey Garlic,

I purchased from a subsidiary of MayPop brand. It's StayTracking... I was referred to S.A.L.T rails ( single around laying track) as they are very cheap, but my project is longer than one revolution of the length of the track. So I got their cousin S-A-L-T F.P. rails ( Speedy Around Laying Track For Passing). Jan was trying to pass me on his last visit, so I'm going with the Speedy Rails. They Cut friction by 22%... gives more HP for passing. I was trying to use the existing bolts, but Phil keeps breaking them, way to go Phil... hahahaha Hey......maybe I can sell the used bolts to Garlic???

Now you're getting on the right track. The speedy stuff is really good. While you're in there, put in a couple double overdrive transmission gears. The idea I've found works best is keeping speed up, which reduces undercarriage wear.

A lot of people operate under the misconception that speed actually increases undercarriage wear. That is true to a point. On the Garlic spread, we've found that small speed increases do increase wear. The trick is to get the speed high enough that you spend some significant time in the air. If you can get that 18A airborne, and keep it airborne as much as possible, you'll find those tracks will last a long time. While they're in the air, there is effectively no wear at all.

Now some will tell you that any wear savings while in the air is more than offset by the damage and wear which occurs each time it lands. Don't worry about that, though. Those people are just short sighted and missing the whole point about airborne undercarriage preservation. Another big aspect they miss is the production you get. They're running the machine on so many gallons per hour and paying the operator so much per hour. The faster those machines go, the more yards you move per hour, the cheaper each yard is to move.

Jan has the right idea, keep everything wound up, use the top gear you can find, go as fast as possible. More airtime is better!

On the bolts, definitely keep all those broken ones. We'll have a Garlic truck up to pick them up this afternoon. So many people waste time throwing away old worn parts and broken bolts. Make sure Phil keeps the old broken off stubs, too. Our dedicated team of welders and machinists will reassemble those old bolt heads and stubs and have some free new stock for our next project.

As a side benefit, the bolts are already pre-stretched, so when we re-use them, we only have to torque them once. No more wasting time assembling a machine, running it for a while and having to retorque stuff.

It is really gratifying to see that hanging around me is starting to rub off on you. Before you know it, you're spread will be so efficient and your operating costs so low that you can't figure out where all the money is going.

Keep up the good work,

Pete.

I hearby encourage and even beg both Garlic Pete and 7Upuller to Minnesota for a visit come next January. With the hot air around them we will be guaranteed a great and rare January thaw.

Hey OldIronHabit,

I was wondering when you were gonna jump in??? Are you insinuating that Garlic and I are full of hot air??? I agree with Garlics AirBorne principles. He has run and experienced airborne equipment before... but now he wants me to try the airborne theory on a D9 18a. I will have to try something to pass Jan!!! Speedy Airborne Rails are just the ticket. I want to really experience getting dirt flying!!! In case any of you are wondering how Garlic got his airborne wings, it all started with his wings and flaps on his trousers. One day his pants were ripped open and flapping in the wind so bad, that Air Traffic Control contacted us at our play day and requested that we ground Garlic and get him out of restricted air space. I guess he entered a no fly zone without clearance. Garlic Pete never passes up an opportunity, and after hearing all the comments about his clothing, Garlic Brand Clothing line became a reality. After a few fly byes, Garlic gained real flying skills controlling his flaps. One day I watched as the wind was blowing so hard that Garlic used a Cat to help anchor his label, but the Bakersfield Wind was too strong and the Airborne Cat Squadron was born. He has now perfected the minimal wear squadron with extended extreme undercarriage. I have sent a request to him to show me his tricks on extending my undercarriage life.

Sprockets are in. Good used, couldn't find anything else.

"7upuller" wrote:

Hey OldIronHabit,

I was wondering when you were gonna jump in??? Are you insinuating that Garlic and I are full of hot air??? I agree with Garlics AirBorne principles. He has run and experienced airborne equipment before... but now he wants me to try the airborne theory on a D9 18a. I will have to try something to pass Jan!!! Speedy Airborne Rails are just the ticket. I want to really experience getting dirt flying!!! In case any of you are wondering how Garlic got his airborne wings, it all started with his wings and flaps on his trousers. One day his pants were ripped open and flapping in the wind so bad, that Air Traffic Control contacted us at our play day and requested that we ground Garlic and get him out of restricted air space. I guess he entered a no fly zone without clearance. Garlic Pete never passes up an opportunity, and after hearing all the comments about his clothing, Garlic Brand Clothing line became a reality. After a few fly byes, Garlic gained real flying skills controlling his flaps. One day I watched as the wind was blowing so hard that Garlic used a Cat to help anchor his label, but the Bakersfield Wind was too strong and the Airborne Cat Squadron was born. He has now perfected the minimal wear squadron with extended extreme undercarriage. I have sent a request to him to show me his tricks on extending my undercarriage life.

Sprockets are in. Good used, couldn't find anything else.

Well I ain't gonna say yer full of hot air.....but I'll bet that farmers would pay you two to walk around their fields before they start their tillage work! They would save a fortune they now spend on chemical fertilizers! Just remember while they like it thick it should be evenly spread!

Rick

Hey Old Tanker,

Your comment and timing is perfect. The 44 acres had the 36a pull a 26' disc across it today. I might have to walk out there to fertilize it. Better yet, I think I'll haul in a few 18 wheel loads of compost to help.... Worm Food... at its best!!! Then I'll plant with a drill with the seed mixed in with worm castings again this year... last year with the improved grading and the castings, the field produced 251% more yield. Of coarse I did walk around there too. I have to remember I was out there BS'ing with the guys too... hahaha