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mikebernal 
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 Topic: Track pins and busings for a Model M
Posted: 19 Jun 2012 at 3:34pm |
Hey everyone,
How does one replace the track pins and busings on a Model M? I check with Ag-Co and found that pins and busing available, but the prices are VERY high. Is there anything else that can be done? Hidden supply in a basement? Substitutions? Crying? 
Any help would be greatly appreceiated!
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LoggerLee
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Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 11:20am |
Wow, I'm really surprised they are still available at all! What were they asking for enough to do the machine?
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dadsdozerhd5b
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Posted: 20 Jun 2012 at 8:29pm |
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the pins and bushings may be able to be turned. feel the top of the pin and see if it feels like it has wear. if it doesn't, they can be turned, new sprockets and away you go.
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mikebernal
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Posted: 21 Jun 2012 at 6:40pm |
The bushings are $150 each and the pins are $39 each... And it needs a whole 72 of them... As you can see, thats a boat-load of cash...
Ill pose the question again - cheap substitutes?
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mikebernal
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Posted: 21 Jun 2012 at 6:43pm |
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Yeah, thats my problem, not only are they worn - they are completely shot.
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orangeman
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Posted: 21 Jun 2012 at 8:14pm |
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Machinist lathe and stock to work with - gotta be cheaper than AGCO if you have the time. Thoughts?
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Tracy Martin TN
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Posted: 21 Jun 2012 at 8:59pm |
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Might be cheaper to change the pitch of tracks, cut your sprockets accordingly. Pins and bushings can be made cheaper at that quanity than priced. HTH Tracy Martin
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Coke-in-MN
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Posted: 21 Jun 2012 at 10:19pm |
If hey are getting them from somewhere then there has to be another supplier out there . Find the size and check with other track dealers to see what they have . Rail height is the other part of it , new pins and bushing in rails that are worn down to limit can cause other problems. I welded up one set or rails for my HD5 and got a few more years from them but eventually a couple cracked . Other thing is to weld new rings onto your old sprocket centers for a different model machine . Just finding pads and track that have the same ID / OD so they fit rollers and idler .
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 7:06am |
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My Dad worked for a tiler who just cut his own from stock. Dad spent a winter part time back in the 60's or early 70's helping him do that to his Cat dozers.
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Posted: 22 Jun 2012 at 8:38am |
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