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20-04-16, 15:13
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Molassas and carrier tracks
Picked up a plastic water bin (called an IBC COntainer - 275 gallons) inside an aluminum frame. I intend to cut open the top and use my hoist to place three bren carrier tracks down in.
The tracks had been rolled up and have rusted in place. I hope the molasses method can free them up so I can see what repairs must be done. Once set in the tank, I can use the hoist to load the tank with tracks - no liquid yet - for transport to a friends' farm for long term storage. Once there, will use a front-end loader to hoist the tank off the truck and set in place, then fill with 1 part molasses : 10 parts water. Going to be a lot of molasses... about 25 gallons I expect. Using a wheelie bin for the other loose parts and a smaller submerged basket for the even smaller parts sounds promising too. Here is a link if I can get it to work. http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...w&gclsrc=aw.ds http://www.uline.com/Product/Detail/...w&gclsrc=aw.ds Last edited by Jim Burrill; 20-04-16 at 17:14. Reason: updated info on container 
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20-04-16, 22:50
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Can't wait to see how this works out for you Jim, I don't think you"ll be disappointed.
Pressure washer when it comes out, be ready for rust again quickly (shouldn't matter here) and have fun
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Charles Fitton Maryhill On., Canada too many carriers too many rovers not enough time. (and now a BSA...) (and now a Triumph TRW...)
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21-04-16, 01:24
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There is a product called Hold-Tite which, when sprayed on immediately after pressure washing your materials, will prevent flash rust for 48-72 hours until you have time to paint/oil or otherwise do.
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3RD Echelon Wksp 1968 M274A5 Mule Baifield USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1958 M274 Mule Willys US Army 1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715 1 CSR 1943 Converto Airborne Trailer 1983 M1009 CUCV 1957 Triumph TRW 500cc RT-524, PRC-77s, and trucks and stuff and more stuff and and....... OMVA, MVPA, G503, Steel Soldiers
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21-04-16, 04:03
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Since these are bren carrier tracks, I assumed there shouldn't be any paint or oil on them.
What should be used?
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21-04-16, 22:10
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Nothing - I was thinking more of the other stuff that you are going to do.
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Charles Fitton Maryhill On., Canada too many carriers too many rovers not enough time. (and now a BSA...) (and now a Triumph TRW...)
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22-04-16, 00:14
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Jim, when I had rolled up carrier track that was rusted seized I just put them in the creek for a while. The water dissolved the rust and I installed them. Good to go. They still looked rusty but some use fixed that.
Barry
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22-04-16, 00:22
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I imply mentioned Hold-Tite for whatever parts a guy wants to do. I am well aware that tracks are neither painted nor oiled, although a nice coat of gunmetal gray or clear would keep them looking like brand new cast.
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3RD Echelon Wksp 1968 M274A5 Mule Baifield USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1966 M274A2 Mule BMY USMC 1958 M274 Mule Willys US Army 1970 M38A1 CDN3 70-08715 1 CSR 1943 Converto Airborne Trailer 1983 M1009 CUCV 1957 Triumph TRW 500cc RT-524, PRC-77s, and trucks and stuff and more stuff and and....... OMVA, MVPA, G503, Steel Soldiers
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