1010 - pulls to one side

[mafman]

So this crawler was bought from my uncle recently, (early 60s model) and as you'll soon realize, we are somewhat mechanically challenged in this category.

Wondering what can be done about the crawler pulling to one side. I realize that it could be a few things, shorter track, spacing, etc..

Just want to know what to look for to get a correct diagnosis, and what the cost range [ballpark] to correct the issue.

Also, what's the worst-case scenario if we keep driving like this?

Thanks very much!

[Willyr]

A smaller track on one side will not make you pull to that side at all. The only way that could be affected is if you had a different sized drive sprocket.

This being said. Are both clutches free? Is the steering brake too tight on one side (probably) and it is dragging making you steer with no controls in a circle.

This is just some of my guesses.

[Lavoy]

Would need way more info to diagnose, too many possibilities to just guess. Check steering clutch adjusment and or slippage first.
Lavoy

[RedDirt]

If you search in here you will find this is a fairly common ailment that hasa been discussed lots. Most of the experts seem to say to put it in soft dirt up against something that will safely prevent forward movement. Like a huge rock or a stump or something, let the clutch out and observe the tracks. They should both continue to spin and dig in. If one side stops turning forward and it is the side that you are turning toward, you are not getting equal power to that side and therefore it is dragging the tractor to turn toward that track. At that point you will be where I am which is something in the power train to the one side is not right. Clutches seem to be a likely suspect but experts tell me it could be brakes, shafts, final drives etc.

You might want to find the inspection ports if there are some on the 1010 for the clutches and look in there for anything like oil or missing/ loose parts, etc.

If both tracks keep going slipping on the dirt and digging in then you have power to both sides. In this case the brake could be dragging on the side you are turning toward.

The adjustment procedure for the 2010 (maybe 1010 is similar) for the clutches and brake is very detailed and specific in order and method. Everyone says to follow it to the letter. I have and still have the problem you do on my 2010, so I'm pulling my clutches and brakes which have oil on them and shouldn't). You need the 1010 manual or a at least a copy of the pages to adjust the clutch and brake.

Keep us posted on what you find and do. We all learn from each others adventures.