Can anybody supply info on this unit

[AmpTramp]

Hi Everyone
Once again I am looking for info on a unit we own.
the two metal plates are stamped with the following info.
US. Pat. 2367456-2899242-2721485
Can. Pat. 602601-605317-521164

Bombardier
Model: MS 67
Chassis No. MS7-3486L
Moteur No. 73990-C
Date Fabri. 10-11-66

Would appreciate all and any input as we are doing a short run from Rankin Inlet to Chesterfield Inlet.
Pulling a load od 10,000 LBS.

Bob Fitz

[the old trucker]

   Bob, take the information you have here & send it off to this fellow,    g.pepin@fjab.qc.ca  He can & will tell you everything about this machine. I have a request gone off to him now & awaiting his answer. 
   
   This should be all you need....             
                     Model: MS 67
                     Chassis No. MS7-3486L
                     Moteur No. 73990-C
                     Date Fabri. 10-11-66

               US. Pat. 2367456-2899242-2721485
               Can. Pat. 602601-605317-521164

   He can tell you who sold it, where & how many.
                                                                            The Old Trucker

[the old trucker]

  Bob would you have any pics of that  "ms 67" ? I don't think I have ever seen one.   OT.

[the old trucker]

  Bob I just looked @ the emails you sent to me & found these. I think this is the one you are talking about. It looks to be in good shape.   OT.

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/88F4-1.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/88E4-1.jpg

http://i333.photobucket.com/albums/m366/theoldtrucker/88F5-1.jpg

[AmpTramp]

The machine is in great shape, we just lifted all accesses to expose motor, transmission, gear box and hydraulics for skid steering.
Every thing is ok.
Now that we have it apart, I will change all belts,hoses. points. plugs, coil and hi tension leads. For sure we will rewire all electrical.
Hope to make a trip to Chesterfield Inlet this week. Pulling a sled witn a small hoe (10,000 lbs) and our Bombardier Amp Tramp wil carry  misc. materials for a project plus fuel. For need of faster transportation a Yamha Rino on tracks will accompany us.
Hope all goes well.

Bob Fitz

[the old trucker]

  How many miles is the trip & what's the terrain like Bob ?

[AmpTramp]

The distance from Rankin Inlet to Chesterfield Inlet as the crow flies, 60 miles. I'me guessing 120 miles overland.
Not sure what we will run into as far as terrain. We are going to  send the Rino ahead and pick the easiest path.
The fastest route is via the sea ice but we are not experience enough.

Bob Fitz

[dpaulson]

Thats an older version of my muskeg carrier.  A carrier has the front mount engine leaving usable deck space but front heavy. When I added the dozer to the front of mine, I needed to add about 500 lbs of iron to the rear to be able to drive with no load on the deck.   The tractor has a mid mount engine.  Mine has a small perkins diesel about 80 hp with a 5 speed new process trans.  It is cheep to run at about 1/2 gal / hour.  The doubled up wheels/ sprockets make it indestructable, but it does not do well in deep snow as you cannot steer.
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/dpaulson/Muskeg%20Carrier/DSCF2493.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/dpaulson/Muskeg%20Carrier/DSCF2491.jpg
http://i856.photobucket.com/albums/ab127/dpaulson/Muskeg%20Carrier/DSCF2490.jpg

[Cranman]

Should be good machine for that job Bob. Has it been sitting for a long time? The early carriers and tractors had cable in the tracks and often water would seep in to cracks and rust the cable. Sometimes a perfectly good looking belt would break on us. You can usually put a piece of small chain over a break by carrying some longer 3/8 carriage bolts and washers. About 1967 they went to solid wheels on the back axle, so you could always get home. I don't know if you have slush conditions up there, but if so you have to watch for inside wheels freezing up and wearing the rubber off. I used to carry a log or timber to run over once I was on the hard trail again to free them up. Changing inside wheels is a bit tough until you get the right technique. Oh, another thing to check is the exhaust fittings. In the traqctor it wasn't as bad but in the carrier with the engine in the cab it can be bad. Have a good trip.

[dpaulson]

If this machine has sat a while, you should  remove the side plates on the transmission where the PTO would be mounted to see if there is any bearing pieces laying on the bottom of the case.  Mine sat for about 8 years before I bought it and the bearings on the uppermost shaft failed right away as they are not in oil and rusted. 

[AmpTramp]

Thanks to all for the info.
Its been a busy day but things are comming togeather.
Hope to leave thursday AM at first light. Weather has turned colder and to be the same for the remainder of the week. To our advantage.
Once again thanks

Bob Fitz

[the old trucker]

   DON'T FORGET TO TAKE THE CAMERA.....& LOTS OF BATTERIES !!!!!!!!

[AmpTramp]

Trip canceled for now. Everything checked out fine and we decided to do a trial run. No power, can't even take a small hill.
The next thing we check is the speed box. Any suggestions where to purchase a replacement ?

Regards
Bob Fitz

[Cranman]

Too bad. Looks like the weather was good. Is the motor putting out. It is likely a 265, which should be ok with the 3 speed as they were geared down more than the muskeg tractor which didn't have the transfer case gear box. Maybe your timing is too retarded??

[AmpTramp]

Help again. There is a  box 16 or so inches  behind the transmission.
At an angel from the transmission a drive shaft connected thru a universal to the upper part of this box.
Beneath that drive shaft is another drive shaft going to my differential at the front of the vehicle.
Anyone know the name of this box and what is it for gears ?

Thanks
Bob Fitz