That is a very intense story. I had one time that was similar to that and I was all by myself, without a winch, in pitch black darkness. I'll definetley post up about it sometime. Anyways, Im glad you were able to get the machine back. Make sure you let us know how it goes the next time you take it out.....hopefully you'll have better luck.
"Looks like you have a problem with your 4 wheeler........you're missin' two wheels there"
Hey Meinfield,
We have the same set-up...and I think one keyway will be plenty, your instincts were exactly right. On the left center axle my key went about 3/4 of the way through the sprocket, and the set-screws apparently came loose which allowed it to walk away from the key and it just sheared the very end off of the key....the other drive axle is just fine. So lesson learned. The keyed axles should theoretically be much stronger than the original set-up....Good luck with your re-build BTW.
Hey JP,
Actually I feel pretty good about things. I was going to be depressed if it was the T-20, but now that I know it was my error and not equipment failure I feel good.
And even though it was my 2nd most miserable outdoor time (the first being a goose hunt where the temp dropped 20-30 degrees in a few hours and we had a lightning storm pass RIGHT OVER US as we were laying in a rice field...read nowhere to go because it was flat). It was kinda cool having one of my best friends in the trenches with me and just making it out alive with the Hustler in tow. Mission accomplished.
BTW, thank you's are due to Brandon Price, I spoke with him on the phone and he gave me some helpful tips and just generally eased my T-20 fears. Thanks to JP also for the same.
Thanks for the info on the axles, boncrshr. Took the 980 out for the first time today!
So how did the maiden voyage of the 980 go?!Originally Posted by Meinfield
"Looks like you have a problem with your 4 wheeler........you're missin' two wheels there"
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