Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
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Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
On my newer HL Sherman, I've been having problems with the right side drive sprocket, it would always tighten up more than the left one and the two halves come apart after driving a little. I'm using the screws that came with the HL though they may not be the right ones for the sprockets. The sprockets, tracks and idler wheels are from Mato, if that helps.
Video showing the problem:
https://youtu.be/RtfJ9psVMrQ
Video showing the problem:
https://youtu.be/RtfJ9psVMrQ
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
It looks like the screw has backed out or isn't in all the way.....
If the other side doesn't come loose that only makes sense. The kit didn't come with washers?
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If the other side doesn't come loose that only makes sense. The kit didn't come with washers?
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
I think it came with the washers, two small ring looking things and two screws, I'd have to check when i get homec.rainford73 wrote:It looks like the screw has backed out or isn't in all the way.....
If the other side doesn't come loose that only makes sense. The kit didn't come with washers?
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
I'll reinstall the screws with the washers when i get home, and I'll post if it works out
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
Don't those sprockets have two little pegs sticking out of one half, and two corresponding indents/holes in the other half where the two halves go together
Could it be possible they were not lined up when you put the sprockets on?
Or, the screw on that side isn't going all the way in for some reason, maybe swap the two screws around.
Could it be possible they were not lined up when you put the sprockets on?
Or, the screw on that side isn't going all the way in for some reason, maybe swap the two screws around.
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
I believe it does have the pegs and the indents, i lined up the idents before i put them on the tank, I'm not sure if they are supposed to stay together via friction as they won't stay together unless attached onto the motor axleSon of a gun-ner wrote:Don't those sprockets have two little pegs sticking out of one half, and two corresponding indents/holes in the other half where the two halves go together
Could it be possible they were not lined up when you put the sprockets on?
Or, the screw on that side isn't going all the way in for some reason, maybe swap the two screws around.
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
Exactly my thought.Son of a gun-ner wrote:Don't those sprockets have two little pegs sticking out of one half, and two corresponding indents/holes in the other half where the two halves go together
Could it be possible they were not lined up when you put the sprockets on?
Or, the screw on that side isn't going all the way in for some reason, maybe swap the two screws around.
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
Possibly, is there a way i could still make the sprocket work? Or should i just get a new one?Wardog wrote:Correspond yes! Maybe a defect in the mold.
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
I'm trying to think if one peg is bigger than the other.
I would take the offending sprocket off, check if the two halves go together properly, and check that the screw goes in far enough without the sprocket on. If the screw doesn't go in enough for the different make of sprocket, get a couple more of the correct size washers and use more than one on that screw.
It is possible that the hole in that gearbox shaft is not as deep as the other side, maybe deep enough for a Heng Long sprocket but not a mato.
I would take the offending sprocket off, check if the two halves go together properly, and check that the screw goes in far enough without the sprocket on. If the screw doesn't go in enough for the different make of sprocket, get a couple more of the correct size washers and use more than one on that screw.
It is possible that the hole in that gearbox shaft is not as deep as the other side, maybe deep enough for a Heng Long sprocket but not a mato.
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Re: Mato sprocket issue on HL M4A3
So many things it could be, hard to know without being hands on.c.rainford73 wrote:Exactly my thought.
Like, is the thread damaged that side.
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