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Home made link puller works well !

Splendid !

one track off, just a couple of knuckles bashed !

I think a visit to miltracks Holland might be worthwhile ?

Looking everywhere for manuals etc 

evidently Rhienmetal will be accommodating when they reopen. 

True that John !

I have lots of B series parts, too many really. 
I should be ok. 
I wonder what jets are in the carb. 

Compared to a regular B81

RR B81 SV

I had not heard of the SV before. 

BTW John. 
the steering unit is Belgian. 

Hi lance. 
the history of the vehicle is not something I have looked into as yet, but I will. 
engine needs new diz and carb. 
some wiring needs sorting as well. 
l’ll try for some pics tomorrow. 

It has dipped an inch over a metre, so that should be plenty. 
track off tomorrow. 
engine, box and steering unit out in time for lunch !

maybe !

I summoned some grizzly strength and closed the gap with a 60mm spanner. Once the locking nut was loose, it closed up quite quick. It had opposing threads. Low and behold, the track is now slack. 

I’m not sure if bears make good track bashers, but worth an ask !

German tank museums Temporally closed ?

its almost like there is something more important going on in the world. 

Another good point John. 
maybe they would sell me a copy of the manual ?

i had no idea it would be this tricky. Good job I like a challenge !

Good point John 

This pic may explain more. 

The large nut on this ram is the the only form of mechanical pressure I can see. 

John.

you make it sound so easy !😃

ferret.

i think that’s where I am at. If it is self adjusting there should be a little ‘play’ left. So I will compress it, remove track, then watch what happens when I release slowly.

thank you both.