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Sorry Guys, haven't been ignoring your comments, thought I was on the wrong board. I re-posted in on another, and have gotten a great amount of help. The Manual stated that a press was necessary to open the track to get to the spring to replace it. I being "ignorant" was trying to locate one. But th...

Again, thanks for all the help, because I was at a place of not knowing and not being able to find answers. That's when I believe the good Lord heard my prayers, and sent me here. (thank you Lord) Its good to know there are still good, caring people in this world. (I live not far from New Orleans, a...

I appreciate ALL of the help from everyone with ideas. I'm sorry for the confusion, but I was under the impression (according to the manual) that the track had to taken apart to replace the idler pulley spring. and the only way to do it, was I HAD to have that "specialty" tool, to take the track apa...

read the thread from "77 Ford" made a lot of sense about taking the track off of the idler pulley as if it had been thrown, installing the spring, and then re- installing the track. Not sure if that's the way I want to go, but will keep looking for the "master link removal tool/press" and if all els...

I posted this on the wrong board, so if you see it both places, this is why. I recently purchased a 1968 450b (i think) dozer, and the track idler spring is broken, and needs replacement. I found a replacement, but according to the manuel, it says I need a "60 ton track pin removal press". does anyo...

thanks Duke, will "move" post, at least i will try too.

I recently purchased a 1968 450b (i think) dozer, and the track idler spring is broken, and needs replacement. I found a replacement, but according to the manuel, it says I need a "60 ton track pin removal press". does anyone know where I can beg/borrow/steal/rent/buy one from, other than a shop. be...