Eagle Machinery Dozer track pin problems

[Trackerman]

Originally Posted by Rvjimd

I drilled out the cast tracks on my Oliver and installed steel pins, but like you describe they can and do slide out of place. I have recently started using hollow brass tube instead of solid steel. It is easier to work with and I think in my application is going to be plenty strong. I had a few in place at the Brownsville show and they worked fine. I ran the Dozer a lot Friday and Saturday.

When I replace the brass I am able to cut them just over length with side cutters. This deforms the end, so I round one end so it fits into the track pad. Then install the brass tube and clip the rounded end so it is again deformed out of round which keeps them in place.

Hope this helps.

Jim

Jim any chance of a photo of the brass pin installed please/

Cheers

Paul.