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[meduffer]

What's the easiest approach to re-pinning a track? Tig weld caps onto ground 4140? I know it's been covered but I'm not sure. Thanks
Mike

[Ben]

Mine took 170 to fit NOS track and sprocket. After 10 miles I could remove three links. It's still not perfect and needs to stretch a little more to mesh properly. It moves a lot very quickly at first.

[Keith Webb]

That's funny!

[Robin Craig]

Rob, where do you source your groupies from and what is the going rate?

R

[rob love]

One does not source carrier groupies. While they are quite rare, they will find you. You may be waiting a long time mind you. As for rates....they are priceless.

[Jon Bradshaw]

If you have the time and a very basic amount of skill, you could do as I did.
I used cold rolled 7/16 steel rod. I made a jig to set the rod to the correct length. Then using a torch and a hammer I made the required pins (330+) to completely re-pin a T16. It took me a few day labour (spread over the winter) but the end result was a "nail head" on each end of the pin. The track works well so far and once I get the project running properly, I will take it out for a good long drive to see how it lasts. I have no doubt that it will work for a long time to come. When compared to the factory pins it is not as "pretty" but very functional.

[meduffer]

Thank you Jon.

Mike