- DontosI do have more I can add, but I want to see what kind of silly post Doug will do for them.....
ah, that is besides the 'cute whittle kitty' above
Don
Guess I might need to actually get the entire series and scan them instead of taking a quick photo of them.
- Kurt_Laughlin
I tried the "Properties" & paste trick mentioned elsewhere, didn't work . . .
KL
- Joe_DThey also all come with the T142 track with replaceable pads.
- Joe_DOff the Hip,
I think 1973, although fielding probably kicked it back to 1974. M60A1 AOS were the first to have them with top loader air filters and of course, Add On gun Stabilization.
- Joe_DIIRC most/if not all A2's came off the line with the T97 chevron track.
I personally believe the T142 track came out on production tanks around late '74 early '75. As far as it's effect on vehicle typing, It all depends on who's book you read. Some claim the T142 was for the AOS, others say it was for the RISE package. IMO it was for neither, and just was a newer track that came available for use. Much like the difference between the AVDS1790-2 and AVDS1790-2A. The -2A came out with the M60A1, the most noticeable change was the relocation of the fill spout. On the -2 it was in front by the dip stick, with the -2A it was moved to the back next to the transmission. This was done to keep spilled oil from fouling the oil coolers during topping off. If you spill oil by the transmission it isn't a problem. Most later M60 tankers never knew this because as engines were replaced all the M60's got -2A's and by the early 70's the -2 didn't exist anymore. No official MWO or designator was needed for the tank since they swapped out with no mods, just like track.
though changing pads actually sounds like more work
- Joe_DAmen Rob,
That, and to remove, "spin 180" , replace sprockets (M1), and then re-install the track to even end connector wear. Something most units never did unless money was tight. But you could only do this with the omni-directional T142 and T158 track.
I never thought I'd say it, but I miss it now. But I don't think I could hang with the Kids anymore
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