Squeaky

[77 Ford]

I've not drove my little track loader in awhile and the under-carriage is really super squeaky. Nothing is locked up I'm sure it's from sitting for a couple of months. I was wondering if lubricating it with some diesel in a bug sprayer or bulk wd-40 would be a good or bad idea.

Any ideas?

[Willyr]

BAD IDEA!

Putting an oil to the track will get grit to adhere to the joint. As you move that grit will help destroy the tracks. Tracks are designed to run dry. Its called "enjoy it" its not a rubber tired tractor.

[DBCSteve]

My 450C tracks squeak in the summer when the ground dries out and turns to powder. They get quiet after the rains return. Earplugs help, but there is really no use in pushing dust around! Summer for me is maintenance season -- just changed out my transmission and clutch fluids and rebuilt lift cylinders.

[tjdub]

BAD IDEA!

I'm going to agree on that one. Every time I pull my dozer out of the shed after it's been sitting for a while I think "why didn't I bring earplugs?!". For me the squeaking is like nails on a chalk board. It drives me crazy. BUT after an hour or so it either shuts up or I stop noticing it, I'm really not sure which. Don't try to lube it way; shine it up with some work.

[77 Ford]

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