Re this digger machine track roller

solarman216 · 04-06-2021, 21:51

So here we are waiting for a new billet of steel to make a new track roller for this obsolete digger, Rick

Flying Torquewrench · 05-06-2021, 19:40

I was going to ask you if it wouldn’t be quicker and better to make a new one. As the old one didn’t look too well.

solarman216 · 05-06-2021, 22:10

The first time I saw it I thought I could get a couple of bits of thick wall tube and make one up but stock tube is not available in the sizes I needed so started hunting billets, and struck lucky, I needed 100mm round by 100mm long and this firm had just the one piece for £20 quite looking forward to some nice heavy turning, bought a couple of tungsten tipped boring bars as well for total £9 I have loads of other tool stock but always been short on boring tools so this was a good excuse to get some more, Rick

Banshee · 06-06-2021, 13:55

Looking forward to some pictures of the turning process Rick

solarman216 · 06-06-2021, 21:11

Yes start to finish, Rick

solarman216 · 08-06-2021, 20:41

Billet turned up today, first job was to centre drill it

04-06-2021, 21:51	#1
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Re this digger machine track roller So here we are waiting for a new billet of steel to make a new track roller for this obsolete digger, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

05-06-2021, 22:10	#3
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	The first time I saw it I thought I could get a couple of bits of thick wall tube and make one up but stock tube is not available in the sizes I needed so started hunting billets, and struck lucky, I needed 100mm round by 100mm long and this firm had just the one piece for £20 quite looking forward to some nice heavy turning, bought a couple of tungsten tipped boring bars as well for total £9 I have loads of other tool stock but always been short on boring tools so this was a good excuse to get some more, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

06-06-2021, 13:55	#4
Banshee Moderator Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: West Midlands Vehicle: 04 2.7 SWB Terrano II Van Posts: 13,525	Looking forward to some pictures of the turning process Rick __________________ Moderator 04' Terrano II SE 2.7 TDi SWB Commercial in Silver - Project Thread Toyo Open Country M/T 33's on 10J Steels, Super Strong Steering Job Navara D22 Snorkel, Front LOKKA, Maunal Hubs, EGR Blank TunitII ECU Chip, 3" Body Lift, 2" Suss Lift, Heat Exchanger Black Interior, 3.0 Borg&Beck Clutch, Eckes Heated Fuel Filter 99' Y61 Patrol GR SE 2.8 TD6 LWB in Blue/Silver - Project Thread Engine Transplant - In Progress!!!

06-06-2021, 21:11	#5
solarman216 Off road maniac Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bexhill on Sea Vehicle: Y60 Patrol Me, 3 ltr Mrs Posts: 17,319	Yes start to finish, Rick __________________ Ex banger racer now off road maniac Lokka on the front with manual hubs Diff lock on rear 3 inch SS straight through exhaust Manly winch bumper with 13000 lb winch 10 spike ground anchor, with multiple straps and blocks Super strong body cills capped with scaffold pole 20% stronger springs all round aggressive off road tyres on wheels so just swap. Aim to get stuck and be completely self sufficient in extraction, love getting muddy, 2ft deep is good but rare.

05-06-2021, 19:40	#2
Flying Torquewrench Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Worcestershire Vehicle: Nissan Patrol Y61 2.8TD Posts: 1,016	I was going to ask you if it wouldn’t be quicker and better to make a new one. As the old one didn’t look too well.