Henglong Abram's M1A2 Tank, Track alignment.

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  • After my little outing with the Abram's tank I notice that a road wheel had stuck in the up position and the track was not tracking with the drive wheel.
    This video is about finding out what the problem was and fix it.
    There maybe an easier way of doing this but this is just my way.
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  • @bgkiefverizonnet
    @bgkiefverizonnet 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks, from Bernie in West Deptford NJ USA. I just bought this tank and used it for about two weeks and tonight the track came undone like yours. The manual wasn't much help, but your video saved the day. Thanks again.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Bernard you are very welcome, I'm glad it helped you out.

  • @GALLUS_PRIME
    @GALLUS_PRIME 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I had to buy replacement tracks for my Abrams due to the original tracks breaking.
    Common point of failure, was the center hinge that hooks over the pins would snap. If I’d continue to operate with one in this state, the pin would eventually snap in half.
    I normally drive it on mixed terrain: road, concrete, gravel, dirt and grass. But never on wet surfaces.
    I just replaced the plastic road wheels with the metal road wheels that come equipped with bearings. Hopefully the issue will be resolved as I’ve noticed that the plastic road wheels would have too much play on the axles. Since I’ve tested the install, I’ve noticed the Abrams rides smoother and climbs over obstacles more effectively, due to the added weight on the drive train.
    The only issue I have with this upgrade so far, is the bearing caps/ or wheel hub caps won’t fit correctly on the road wheels upon pressing them in. I believe it is due to the inconsistent quality of the caps. Only 11/14 caps could be pressed.
    Please let me know if this upgrade will increase the wear rate on the plastic gear boxes. Otherwise I’ll reply to this comment with an update as I will perform stress tests over this weekend to find out.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  4 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Hi and thank you for the visit.
      The quality of the plastic wheel is poor and the metal ones are not much better, I have found anyway. As for the wheel caps sometimes its the screw head stopping them pushing on, try drilling the inside of the cap, but be careful not to go to deep.
      The metal upgrades will put a lot of stress on the stock gear boxes, I would recommend you upgrade to all metal gear box. Don't get the gear box with they aluminium gearing they will ware out very quickly. Hope this helps.

  • @christianbenzinger770
    @christianbenzinger770 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Hello, there is far too much tension on the chains. The problem is not you or the tank but the tracks. I once had exactly the same chains as you. Due to their design, they are far too wobbly with normal chain tension and they run off. If you tension it so that the chain doesn't fall down, there is far too much tension. You can also see this on your first and last rollers, which are pulled upwards. The chain is pretty but unfortunately it has too many individual links and individual pads. What helps is a chain that doesn't consist of so many individual pads.

  • @arnieplaytime387
    @arnieplaytime387 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video bud, have a awesome Sunday

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks! You too!

  • @MaxeeOffroadRC
    @MaxeeOffroadRC 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great work keep it up👍

  • @BIGGBULLxxx
    @BIGGBULLxxx 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thanks for sharing this information 🙏😇🙏

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Your very welcome.

  • @renercadventures3478
    @renercadventures3478 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Thanks for sharing 👌😻

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching!

  • @johnhooton8299
    @johnhooton8299 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    well now I know, how to adjust a tank track, very informative

  • @newtoodrones5568
    @newtoodrones5568 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    There is a lot that goes in to them tanks, after seeing the inside. Why did you fit the metal frame?

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Newtoo drones, yes there is quite a bit in them. I fitted the metal frame to reinforce the plastic hull due to the metal upgrades.

  • @garyrafferty8653
    @garyrafferty8653 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi are the rubber padded tracks durable, as in do they come off very easily?

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, they are durable and the pads do come off but not Easley. I will say if your using stock motors and gear boxes theses tracks will put a lot of load on them and may strip your gears.

  • @EVA-UNIT-13
    @EVA-UNIT-13 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hey I've been having a problem with mine it's a 2.4 Ghz Hobby Engine M1A2 Abrams I've it for a while but haven't used it for as long as a time. The only problem I've encountered is when I move the forward left stick the left track moves forward. Obviously, when i just bring the stick forward then back the tank puts the right track in full blown reverse and won't stop until I turn it off. Could it be the control remote? The motor? I'm lost tbh

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  11 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi, Have you taken the wires off the motors at anytime?

  • @metroduplic8r5
    @metroduplic8r5 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    are the rubber metal tracks better than the metal one?

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Metro, That is a very good question. What I have found, there are pros and cons with both types. The rubber type are better on a slippery surface but cause a lot of drag on grass and concrete surface. The all metal ones in my opinion are not so good on smooth surfaces due to having no grip but great on the other type, hope this helps and thanks' for the visit.

    • @michaelkennedy2190
      @michaelkennedy2190 ปีที่แล้ว

      Those metal tracks with the rubber pads look much better than the plain metal ones IMO! THANKS FOR SHARING THE LOVE MY BROTHER 🙏

  • @alantrail7662
    @alantrail7662 ปีที่แล้ว

    I love your video! I need some help with the road wheels. I had one of the road wheels get a bit wobbly. Found out it was the suspension arm "screw-hole" was widened out abit where the road wheel screws in. I got a new set of suspension arms. But when I took the old suspension arm off, a spring and little washer came flying out. I've searched for someone else that maybe has tried to put it all back together, but looks like you are the one with the most experience. Can you help me out? This is of course, the same HengLong M1A2 you are working on.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hi Alan, Firstly, thankyou for watching my video.
      Now the wheels on the tank do wobble because there not very well made. To put your wheel back together is tricky but not super hard. The small leg on the spring sits in one of the two holes on the tank body, usually the top one, these are the adjustment for hard and soft suspension. the long side of the the spring goes inside the swing arm.
      The little washer goes between the body and the swing arm where screw goes in. with the spring in place the long section should be pointing up about one o'clock, place the arm over the spring(don't forget your washer) then use the arm as leverage to pull the spring around in a clock wise direction, then slot the stop peg back in the grove and screw everything back up. Hope this help, let me know if you need anymore help.

    • @alantrail7662
      @alantrail7662 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@ourr.c4065 Oh yeah!!! That is the info I was looking for. The reason I replaced the metal suspension arm is because the screw that secures the road wheel would not tighten. Like perhaps last time I ran the tank the screw was loose and then proceeded to tear up the threads. I got a new set of metal suspension arms, and sure the road wheel screwed in securely on the new arm, so I confirmed the case of the existing threads being wasted due to improper maintenance on my behalf.
      But I really thank you. I don't have time today to try again to put it back together, but are you on FB by any chance? Your answer was so professional, and that is the kind of people I like to deal with.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alantrail7662 Hi Alan, Glad the information was what you needed. Sorry, no am not on Facebook, but if you get stuck post on here and I will make a video of how to do it.
      Good luck.

    • @alantrail7662
      @alantrail7662 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@ourr.c4065 I got it articulating properly! What had happened is I mustve over-torqued the fastener that holds the suspension arm. I backed it off one iota and now it returns like it should.
      But hey, would love to see a video just because it is a critical part of the tank.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@alantrail7662 Hi Alan, glad you got it resolved. I will make a video in due course.

  • @davidcottam6786
    @davidcottam6786 2 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    hi i just my new heng long tank can show me how to ajust the rear srocket

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi, You don't have to adjust the rear sprocket, you only adjust your track. You do this by removing the front road wheel, behind that is a adjustment arm release the centre screw then move the arm to the required position there is alignment mark on the arm and the tank body. Move the arm towards the front of the tank to tighten the track or towards the back to loosen it. I find to get the correct adjustment you adjust the track so the front road wheel just needs a little pull to line up with the screw hole. Don't forget to retighten the adjustment arm before doing this. Any problems drop us a line.

  • @apstech4618
    @apstech4618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The track pins in mine keep walking whenever I use it. It's almost as if each one should be staked.

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Sorry, do you mean the pins keep coming out?

    • @apstech4618
      @apstech4618 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ourr.c4065 Yes that is known as "pin walking"

    • @user-lk9sb1ld1p
      @user-lk9sb1ld1p 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      My taigen Sherman did this.
      Fix: drop or less ( a touch ) of blue locktite on each pin solved this issue. Time consuming, yes, but did the job

    • @ourr.c4065
      @ourr.c4065  หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks Mark, for the top tip.@@user-lk9sb1ld1p