Re: 1968 case 450 track adjustment

Posted by John Van Valkenburgh on November 22, 2004 at 16:32:04 from (216.187.239.226):

In Reply to: 1968 case 450 track adjustment posted by jjmcdon on November 21, 2004 at 10:04:21:

Marlowe is correct. The adjustment is done via a grease fitting. Behind the front idler you will see a long round section. That section fits into the chamber where the grease is added. There should be a big square plug over where the grease fitting sits.

To put the track back on, you will want to remove the grease fitting. I recall there is a little check ball under it so don't loose it! With the grease fitting removed, use a come-along and pull the front idler wheel back all the way. Now you should be able to put the track back on. Some people say you have to break the track to put it back on, but I've heard that especially with an older track that is streched a bit that you can put it back on in one piece.

Once the track is on, simply pump grease into the fitting to adjust the track tension.

Good luck with it. I hate the thoughts of throwing a track on my 450.

John
1968 Case 450

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