ToughButterCup Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 The track can off my digger today.... no sweat, I can fix it: never done it before, but I'm sure I can. I think. Now then, where's that socket set eh? (to release the nut that releases the track tension) Bugger. It's been nicked - along with all the other stuff that they made off with the other day . And haven't I just gone and submitted the insurance claim form. (expletive deleted)ety(expletive deleted). [? Fair enough - Mods lose it sometimes too] Any idea which socket set I should buy. Good workman-like set with impact sockets too. Suggestions? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Didn't you replace the tracks not long ago? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 minutes ago, ProDave said: Didn't you replace the tracks not long ago? Yep. Forgot to tension them, so today, while digging the water pipe in, the track popped off the front follower. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProDave Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Can you not crowbar it back on without letting off any more tension? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 30, 2019 Author Share Posted October 30, 2019 9 minutes ago, ProDave said: Can you not crowbar it back on without letting off any more tension? ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Jimbo Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 I think Halfords are good value for socket sets, and have a no quibble lifetime g/tee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ferdinand Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 1 hour ago, AnonymousBosch said: The track can off my digger today.... no sweat, I can fix it: never done it before, but I'm sure I can. I think. Now then, where's that socket set eh? (to release the nut that releases the track tension) Bugger. It's been nicked - along with all the other stuff that they made off with the other day . And haven't I just gone and submitted the insurance claim form. (expletive deleted)ety(expletive deleted). Any idea which socket set I should buy. Good workman-like set with impact sockets too. Suggestions? Halfords have some surprising prices on socket sets at present, especially second tier brands. But they also have really expensive ones. No idea whether they will meet your need, but I bought a set just for the extension piece recently as it was half price and I had filed all my sets in the garage. Go via web or sales or vouchers / cashbacks or click and collect, and I usually nurdle a quarter or third off. Even British Cycling or some similar memberships gives you an extra 10% off the whole lot. https://www.halfords.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/SearchRouter?storeId=10001&catalogId=10151&tabNo=1&action=listrefine&pageNo=1&pageSize=21&sort=we_recommend&srch=socket+set F Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 is it not a spanner and grease-gun deal? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sandybay Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 Hi, Just changed tracks on a three ton takutchi, remove grease nut or greaser, Then put an old pice of fence post or something around that size into the track above the sprocket and drive the track forward and back,that helps bring the idler forward, once you have enough slack in the track, use a bar to ease it off idler whilst slowly turning the track. Once you remove track clean any debris from idler track and hit it with wood and a sledge hammer to make sure it's fully in,that makes fitting new track easier? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dpmiller Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 ^ yup ,that how it works on my Tak too... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barney12 Posted October 30, 2019 Share Posted October 30, 2019 2 hours ago, Big Jimbo said: I think Halfords are good value for socket sets, and have a no quibble lifetime g/tee Another vote for the Halfords sets. Hard to better at the price point. Just don’t buy them at full price as they’re on special vey often. Alternatively the Bahco sets are very good. I.e. https://www.amazon.co.uk/Bahco-S240-Socket-Piece-Square/dp/B0001OZHS0 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Thanks boys. My mate is coming round today with his set of sockets. Thanks @Sandybay. We should manage to get the job jobbed. @Barney12 - thanks for the tip. My mate also recommends Bahco, so I think I'll give them a try. Loss Adjuster arriving tomorrow. That should be fun then .... I'm sure he's a very nice man ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Onoff Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 (edited) I've been using 2 identical 1/2" socket sets from Halfords for over 30 years first at work now mainly home. Never an issue with them and no breakage though they only go up to 27mm. In later years I have swapped out the commonly used sizes in one set with individually bought, 6 point sockets for better grip on old rusted nuts, on the old, rusted things I tend to play with! I'd also highly recommend a full set of Irwin Bolt Grip Nut Removers like this if dealing with rusty stuff: https://www.machinemart.co.uk/p/5-piece-bolt-grip-set/ They come as a 5 piece set often with space in the case for the "expansion set" which does the intermediate sizes. Shop around. One alternative route if going to the States is to buy the Sears Craftsman set that comes in a slightly bigger red box. Sockets are stamped with the same Patent number. The advantage of the Irwin ones is you can use a spanner/socket or a 3/8" drive. Edit: I believe you lost a set of these as well didn't you? ? Edited October 31, 2019 by Onoff Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpd Posted October 31, 2019 Share Posted October 31, 2019 26 minutes ago, Onoff said: 6 point sockets for better grip on old rusted nuts Makes a lot of difference, I have my go to socket set and then I have my impact 6 point set which is indestructible https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B001BJM8XQ/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 matched with this rattle gun https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B01AVXACYO/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and these extenders https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/product/B00ALYEXDU/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_search_asin_title?ie=UTF8&psc=1 and there is no stopping you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ToughButterCup Posted October 31, 2019 Author Share Posted October 31, 2019 Thanks lads. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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