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  1. murphy777

    asv rc 30 track tensioner question

    I recently replaced the the old turnbuckle style track tensioner with a new hydraulic/grease fitting style from Bair products on my asv rc 30 . I loaded it up with grease to the proper deflection specs, and everything works fine keeping tension etc. I noticed yesterday as one of my employees...
  2. murphy777

    no two speed travel in 2003 volvo ec35

    thanks UFFEX Those diagrams are great....it may be a little while before i get back to the volvo...sadly I have the drive motors pulled out of my ASV skid steer, and my Bobcat mini excavator as well...My shop looks like a war zone ...hahah I'll keep you posted one my progress..or lack there of...
  3. murphy777

    no two speed travel in 2003 volvo ec35

    thanks for the input..... I am going to start trying to chase wires , My thoughts and hopes are that its a faulty wire or relay, I am pretty sure the hydraulic lines are hooked up correctly.
  4. murphy777

    no two speed travel in 2003 volvo ec35

    I have a 2003 volvo ec35 that only travels in what I believe is high speed...I replaced the switch on the console and nothing changed....just curious about where to head next, maybe follow the switch wiring back to the fuse/relay box any thoughts would be helpful Thanks
  5. murphy777

    Heavy vibration While moving 2003 Volvo ec35...Rollers/Track issues?

    thanks for the extra info...The machine is off the job, and I am going to get it in the shop this weekend and take a closer look... Skyking...would a bad/weak final drive create that kind of vibration while tracking around the site...it's like I'm going over a washboard..hahah. I hope its more...
  6. murphy777

    Heavy vibration While moving 2003 Volvo ec35...Rollers/Track issues?

    I get a severe vibration when I track my Volvo ec35 around the job site...I guessing its either the bottom rollers or the tracks. the tracks appear to be in good shape on the outside, and the roller lugs look to be sound as well... I have replaced tracks on my other bobcat mini, and when I did...
  7. murphy777

    John Deere 250 skid steer questions/opinions/experiences???

    Thanks KSSS I've heard similar thoughts on the Gen I machines having electrical issues, my mechanic said he had seen a few with that also over the years, he did really like the motor that was in the 200 series as it operated at in a higher torque curve at lower rpms than the 300 series that you...
  8. murphy777

    John Deere 250 skid steer questions/opinions/experiences???

    Thanks mg2361 I chatted with my local jd service manager and he said the same ....the machines had the hand controls, or hand and foot controls as separate options...he also gave me a little of the service history on the machine. I also chatted with mechanic and he had some good info about the...
  9. murphy777

    John Deere 250 skid steer questions/opinions/experiences???

    Hey there everyone...happy holidays Im trying to get some opinions , thoughts and answers on the JD 250 skid steer. My New holland has a career ending injury and I am looking to purchase a another machine. The 250 I am looking at is somewhere around a 2003-2005 year model with about 650...
  10. murphy777

    belly pan access/removal on a bobcat 323 mini ex

    Does the bottom of the machine have an access panel to get to the underside of the motor, or do the side shrouds come off...I haven't looked to close yet but I figured I would get some other info from others...thanks!
  11. murphy777

    belly pan access/removal on a bobcat 323 mini ex

    I have a steady oil drip coming for the underside of the motor on my bobcat 323...I am wondering if anyone has had any experience getting access to the underside of the motor on these things. does the bottom the machines
  12. murphy777

    Removing swivel housing.

    I did the swivel on my bobcat 323 a few years ago...I think I barely had 1500 hrs on it... it was a pain to get at...I ended up re placing all the seals I think the kit was about 300-400$, and ended up hiring a mechanic to come to my shop to pull it, clean it up and re install it it took him...
  13. murphy777

    Rough ride rubber tracks

    I had old tracks on a bobcat 323, they finally blew, and I bought new ones and put them on, and the machine rode like a cadillac....new tracks were a huge difference
  14. murphy777

    CAT 279C Battery Keeps Dying....driving me insane

    I Hooked a master disconnect switch in the cab of my new holland over a year ago, and I haven't had a problem since. Some skid steers have master disconnects built in but they are usually located in the engine compartment (Deere maybe??) Having the disconnect in the cab makes it easy to use and...
  15. murphy777

    Story of my business, starting from the trunk of my car

    TVA- well put! Ive also have 97 f350 with the 7.3 and a dump....I love it... Let it be known I also have a 2016 f350 6.7 Love the power windows, hate the payment!
  16. murphy777

    Story of my business, starting from the trunk of my car

    I love to hear other peoples start up stories....great stuff! my first "work Truck" was a ford focus with a roof rack.....Haha! Second work truck was an 88 f350 dump, with so many holes every where your feet would get wet if you drove through a puddle....
  17. murphy777

    flat faced coupler connection issues

    Hey guys.... just an update on the Xboom clamp....it works great, my guys like it and it makes those tricky flat face connections a breeze if there is any pressure or heat expansion. One handed operation is really nice. The shipping and customer service from the place that makes them was...
  18. murphy777

    flat faced coupler connection issues

    I agree, I still purchased the XBOOM clamp and I will let every one know how it works....I really like the idea behind the Stucchi or Faster connects but have would also want to check price etc... The Holp quick tong looks good but I can't find a place in the US to get it ....
  19. murphy777

    flat faced coupler connection issues

    I just ordered one of the xboom coupler clamps...should be in a week or so, I'll let you know how it works, I'm still looking into replacing my no name flat face couplers with the Stucchi brand or something that has a residual pressure connection allowance....especially for my mini ex
  20. murphy777

    flat faced coupler connection issues

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