26X Undercarriage

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Not an antique but a daily runner. Farming out in California. Pins are polished by the track guiding guards.

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Thu, Nov 7, 2013 11:52 AM

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Looks like the idlers are not shimmed right, they are pushing the rail out. Check the front roller flanges to see if there is more wear on the outer flange than the inner.

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Fri, Nov 8, 2013 7:48 AM

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Looks like the idlers are not shimmed right, they are pushing the rail out. Check the front roller flanges to see if there is more wear on the outer flange than the inner.

I just moved the shims on the front idlers the day that I took these photos.

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Fri, Nov 8, 2013 10:18 AM

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I just moved the shims on the front idlers the day that I took these photos.

lol, oh ok, well that should help then.

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Fri, Nov 8, 2013 12:12 PM

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