slack track and removal

[Michael R.]

A link represents 1.75 inch. If both of your track adjuster wheels are in the fully forward position, leaving no room what-so-ever to tighten the tracks, back them off fully. Their travel represents greater than one full link.

If you can break both tracks into at least three sections, more may be necessary . . . then swap them about between a portion from the left with the right until they measure within one inch overall length laying flat and pulled tight. You may be able to address the 165-164 imbalance you currently have.

If I were in your boots, I would place the track adjuster bracket fully to the rear, and remove three links per side. You will likely need a track jack type tool to reattach the track, but you will be good to go for a few more miles before the correct four inch sag appears between the return roller and sprocket.

Now you will also have greater than one track link adjustment to play with.

[Lynn Eades]

Jim, you probably already know this, but for the benefit of others, you break the track between the sprocket and the rear bogie wheel.
If the tracks are not even, the carrier "walks" to one side and you need to continually correct as you drive.

[colin jones]

Jim, a very easy way is to Put your idler tensioner wheel in the minimum position, Fit your track winch, split the track where Lynn said.( Between bottom of sprocket and rear bogie) then simply tighten your winch and let the track overlap until you get the amount of tension you want, then just remove the excess track and rejoin. Count your links and do the same to the other side.
Hope this helps.
Colin.

[lssah2025]

Thanks for everyone's input, with me overseas I can't help him at this time..