M5A1 Stuart tank B4
Yet another Stuart tank. Battle tested and ready for more.
So before putting it all back together, we took off the other radiator too. Why? The engines were likely serviced at the same time before, better check the other engine before it breaks. As it turned out the gaskets were OK, but the intake/exhaust bolts did need a retorque. Take a look at that oil cooler in the middle of the two engines! |
Here is B4 getting the track reinstalled. This is incredibly dangerous, a hand could be crushed and stuck if the driver or track handlers don't cordinate perfectly. |
Take note of the way the track is carefully moved from wheel to wheel as it is pushed along by the sprocket. |
Once the track gets in place, it has to be attached. Here is where track jacks are brought into the process. |
Slow and easy does it. Each side must be drawn together at the same time. There is a lot of tension on the track, you really don't want it to come undone now! |