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the Idlers (Pack 11) |
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These
are the components for the rear idler. Besides serving as the return
point for the tracks, the idler also adjusts track tension. |
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The
brass tension cups (CE0315) that I received for adjusting the rear
idler were not drilled correctly. The countersunk hole should be on
the side with the flange. Not to worry, there is a way to use them... |
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The
misdrilled tension cups can still be used by adding a M6 nut to capture
the tension cup. Although the machining was accidental, I think it
works out better. The manual suggests gluing the tension cup to the
rear hull plate, I'm not doing that. Perhaps there is a way to retain
the tension cup to the hull plate instead. |
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View of the tension cup from the rear hull plate. The tension cup
cover (CE0322) is attached to the rear plate here with two M3 hex
head bolts with nuts on the inside. |
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