Guess It Was Just A Timebomb Waiting To Go Off...

[onocoffee]

Last month, I got that great deal on a CT-ASA boom arm and the seller threw in the old CT22 with it. Took it home, cleaned it up and it works well. But you know those old CTs...

I hadn't really thought much about it but in addition to the CT-ASA Boom, I had it loaded up with a TS55, RO90, SYS MFT and a TopRock. Was moving it (rather gently) when Catastrophe! The right rear wheel sheared off. I was a bit ill because of it, so I haven't inspected the damage to the tub but the wheel looks like it slots into a channel. Perhaps it's salvageable but I'll take a closer look tomorrow.

That old plastic just gets brittle. I'm hoping to get some use out of it before it's too late!

 

[Duckler]

That stinks. So the great deal was really a disguise and it was actually just a good deal?
Maybe you can go to Frarber Hate and get a mover's dolly and figure out a way to attach the CT to that.
OT One H it is interesting to have a challenge like figuring out how to fix the thing.
And OT Other H - who needs more stuff to fix.

 

[guybo]

This is just trash talk the tub and wheel etc are still available

 

[onocoffee]

This is just trash talk the tub and wheel etc are still available

Oh, you're right. Just looked it up on EKAT.

Now, I guess the question is whether to get the chassis for the CT22 or CT33? I do have CT33 bags, after all...

 

[Cheese]

This is a good reminder though to those of us that have CT 22's to lighten the load on these old gals by keeping the number of Systainers attached to a minimum and to be careful when traversing rough surfaces.

Easy does it.

 

[luvmytoolz]

Now, I guess the question is whether to get the chassis for the CT22 or CT33? I do have CT33 bags, after all...

Definitely the CT33 I reckon! Makes it less of a financial hit too as you're "upgrading" it! ;-)

 

[onocoffee]

This is a good reminder though to those of us that have CT 22's to lighten the load on these old gals by keeping the number of Systainers attached to a minimum and to be careful when traversing rough surfaces.

Easy does it.

Rough surfaces - true. But also bear in mind that, in this particular case, I was pulling the CT22 about two feet backwards to get it out of the way when the wheel popped off. So, tread gently with your old CTs!

 

[Jim_in_PA]

Buy an inexpensive dolly at Harbor Freight and tie the CT22 down onto it...you have your mobility back.

 

[Packard]

Google “lawn mower replacement wheels”. Designed for the abuse that a lawn mower would give them, almost guaranteed to outlast the OEM wheels.

Determine the wheel diameter, buy the steel rod for an axle and you are good to go.

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