Seabeeparke Posted March 10, 2020 Share Posted March 10, 2020 (edited) Good evening, I'm planning out the job of repairing my tracks using rock conveyor. I have type 3 tracks. So far I have a large supply of heavy duty 1/2" thick belting which I intend to use for my outer bands. What thickness should be used for the inner bands? Will the 1/2" work? Any advice from someone with experience in this would be greatly appreciated. If a thicker belt is needed, does anyone have a good source? I'm located in PA so a source on the East coast is preferred. Edited March 10, 2020 by Seabeeparke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DIYJ Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 It amazes me how little information is given when this question comes up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 I would use the same thickness of belting as the inner band (1" thick I think is the thickness of the inner band) that way you will not change the pitch. Outer band you can use 1/2" I once used two layers of 1/2 inch and went the full width from each inner band to outer band. The LAR track is the same way. If using a double layer you can overlap your joint so it is invisible. Belting is not a bad way to go. The big problem with the belted tracks using the original pads is pad breakage from age of pads and also road pads that are worn causing uneven impact to one side of track pad. There have been numerous attempts at resolving the road pad issue. I have attached an article from the old weasel site on a weasel restored by Byron Kay in England He restored a weasel and installed road pads with a rubber adhesive that looked interesting. There was a youtube video at one time as well of the completed weasel. Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 (edited) One more thing that is critical is getting the right length of band. Most old tracks are stretched so not sure of the exact size. Rob Walsh or Jim Gilmore know much more about the technical details so might ask them. there are drawings of the tracks from the archives so dimensions should be available. I myself would like to know. I know when I belted my tracks I had problems with sprocket tooth engagement. Not bad but noticeable wear on sprocket teeth Dan Edited March 31, 2020 by M29 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted March 31, 2020 Share Posted March 31, 2020 here are the you tube links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dAmA6vwPhDU https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MZgEO1Quv0o Dan 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted April 1, 2020 Share Posted April 1, 2020 I thought the article I posted would expand to a readable size. Like it does on my computer will see if I can resolve this 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seabeeparke Posted April 4, 2020 Author Share Posted April 4, 2020 Thanks for the info, that will very helpful as I progress with my tracks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M29 Posted April 12, 2020 Share Posted April 12, 2020 Hopefully these files will be readable. Byron Kay Weasel Restore 9.pdf Byron Kay 10.pdf Byron Kay 11.pdf Byron Kay 12.pdf Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom @ Snake River 4x4 Posted June 8, 2020 Share Posted June 8, 2020 I used 7/8" thickness for the inner and 1/2" for the outer. Seemed to work fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Byron Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 Blimey, I’ve just seen this. I can confirm the tracks worked brilliantly and I know the owner after 7 years is still using the same tracks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OZM29C Posted December 8, 2020 Share Posted December 8, 2020 @SeabeeparkeThis Norwegian drawing might be of help to you. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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