KID LTV 8x8 Restoration

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    KID LTV 8x8 Restoration

    I purchased a KID about 6 months ago and finally have it running and wheels turning. It's a work in progress but after a carb rebuild, replacing of all filters, replacing plugs, and replacing all hydraulic hoses I was finally able to try to start it (using a small external fuel tank). IT LIVES.

    Now I need to clean the fuel tank, replace the fuel pump and all fuel lines. Once I do that I can take her for a spin.

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    hey buddy ... i just watched a few '' kid '' videos on u tube . great machines . one had tracks ...going thru the swamp ..another had dually's all around 16 tires !! are there 2 hydraulic motors with chains connecting all axles , or 8 separate motors ? look forward to some pics or videos . whats the motor ? johnboy va

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    Yes, these are great machines. Twin Vickers hydraulic motors powered by a 30hp Wisconsin engine. I'll send some pics when I can upload it.

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    which axles do the motors drive ? then chains ? big motor , wisconsin are very reliable . jb

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    Each hydraulic motor is connected to a sprocket that is chained to gears and pulleys moving the axles. One motor turns one side.

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    thanks ....love to see one in person someday . jboy

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    Just bought my 2nd Kid, (first was stolen in 2005) in September. Restoring it now, going well. How is yours doing.

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    how do you find these machines ? that's great . post some photos if possible . my max 2 highboy is running like a champ . redid the idler sprockets on main drive chains and realized i needed to line up the sprockets with the machine on the ground , not jacked up . when it's down the axles flex slightly...so thats the time to set alighnment .have fun with yours jboy va.

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