Broken Front Idler Spring D6

Fat Dan
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4 years 6 months ago #218127 by Fat Dan

Broken Front Idler Spring D6 was created by Fat Dan

Going to be needing a Front Idler Spring for 1960, 955E Traxcavator, 12A08263, D6 #7H2445
What's that sucker weigh anyway 250-300lbs? might have to wait till I snowbird out to get one or see if I can find one locally

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Traxcavator: 60, 955E 12A08263; 57, 955C 12A04040; 57, 955C 12A03563.
1954 No.12 Diesel Motor Grader 8T14777.
1945 No.12 Diesel Motor Grader 9K9320; 9K9982
1944-46 Adams Model No. 311 Motor Grader
1943 IH T9 Tractor w/ Bullgrader Blade

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4 years 6 months ago #218161 by Rome K/G

Replied by Rome K/G on topic Broken Front Idler Spring D6

I would worry about that for now with just one spot broken, if it was two or more then I'd replace it.

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4 years 6 months ago #218184 by dpendzic

Replied by dpendzic on topic Broken Front Idler Spring D6

yes--mine lasted with 2 breaks for over 20 years on my 941B---but i was careful with that side not to hit anything with the idler

D2, D3, D4, D6, 941B, Cat 15
Hancock Ma and Moriches NY

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4 years 6 months ago #218185 by Rome K/G

Replied by Rome K/G on topic Broken Front Idler Spring D6

Worst thing is getting snow or mud packed in the rails and that puts allot of pressure on that spring, thats what happens when the pressure builds up and the sprocket wedges the material in the rail and then it snaps.

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4 years 5 months ago #218958 by HerbertWillcutt

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"Fat wrote:
Going to be needing a Front Idler Spring for 1960, 955E Traxcavator, 12A08263, D6 #7H2445
What's that sucker weigh anyway 250-300lbs? might have to wait till I snowbird out to get one or see if I can find one locally

Dan,

That spring is the same on D6 9U and D6 44A, so there should be many still out there. I can come up with at least 2 if you need them. I have one out now and can weigh tomorrow if you still meed one. PM me if I need to check further. <a href="This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it." target="_blank">This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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