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tracks/ tires and associated rear suspension => all track related hardware and maintenance => Topic started by: PeteG on January 09, 2012, 02:59:24 PM
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Howdy all!
Does anyone know if halftracks with the single Idler spring use a different Idler shackle than the dual spring models use? I see that the removable anchor pin is dfferent and I've seen two different looking Idler shackles?
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From what I understand and have read is that the very early halftracks that came off the assembly line had a fixed idler with no spring. I'm guessing that this led to some track problems. the single spring ideler set up is a field modification that led to the dual spring set up that was factory installed. As for the two different ideler arms. I've also seen halftracks with different ones installed. I don't think there is a difference, just my opinion. Hope this helps.
Steve A.