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Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 3:51 pm
by Newage
Hi All
After adjusting the track tension the tank now gets in and out of soft soil much better.
I`v also added all the bits and bobs that came in the box, grab handles and the steel
tow cables, I`ve added some spare steel cables and the universal logs.
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Cheers Mike T
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 5:08 pm
by Arnie_DK
Is that those plastic thingies for holding down electrical wires? Very nice idea
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 6:48 pm
by Newage
Yes, flattened off and small hex heads added to the top.
Cheers Mike T
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:19 pm
by Max-U52
Can you please tell me more about the "plastic thingies"? Are they the kind you nail in? Like they use for TV cable? Only smaller? Where can I get some?
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:58 pm
by Markocaster
Great looking tank! I have one also and am quite impressed with it. Yours looks awesome!
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 9:53 am
by Newage
Max-U52 -
They are cable clips - you can get them from B&Q, Screwfix, Homebase etc or if you are in the good old USA then it would be Homedepot.
Look for the very small ones, you can get square profile ones as well, they might look better.
Cheers Mike T
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:10 pm
by Max-U52
That's a good idea, and I can see those things being used in a variety of places. Thanks for sharing this tip.
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 11:08 am
by bfrank1982
Newage wrote:Hi All
After adjusting the track tension the tank now gets in and out of soft soil much better.
I`v also added all the bits and bobs that came in the box, grab handles and the steel
tow cables, I`ve added some spare steel cables and the universal logs.
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Cheers Mike T
Hi Mike.
Could you explain how much you adjusted the tension in the track? I know the procedure, but gave up the adjustment as I could'nt see how the track got more slacky by the possible positions of the adjuster.
So please enlighten me:
Which way did you turn the wheel? Clock Wise Conter or Clockwise looking from the inside or outside?
Or is it easier to add a track link - it seem too much in my opinion?
Regards.
Bfrank
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:21 pm
by Newage
Hi mate.
From memory I moved the adjuster round by one hole.
I can't remember now which way CW or CCW.
The idler wheel moves up a little and reduces the tension.
If I have any more problems I might add an extra track link and then readjust.
Cheers Mike T
Re: Torro T34/85
Posted: Mon Apr 03, 2017 1:42 pm
by HERMAN BIX
Not sure on the Torro, but on my H/L the adjuster is eccentric.
If you move it clockwise as viewed from the outside the idler will likely move forward(tightening the track) but if you add links(you will need one drive tooth and one flat) you can get the tension close to right by manipulating the idler position.
Just so you have an easy time of the tracks, use plain dress making pins to hold them together and once you are happy, put the correct pins in.
Its trial and error im afraid.................