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Galion 150 Refurbish
I’d check the drive housing for oil. To Crane Operators point…..if it’s cold, any water will lock her up. I pulled the drain plug on the drive housing (just behind the Cab, on the bottom of housing)…..and at least 2 quarts of water came out! Fill it back up to the fill plug (on side of... -
Galion 150 Refurbish
I’ve had the same issue since day one. It is slow (and I’ve had both internal boom cylinders rebuilt, new Brass guides, slide bearings). I believe it has something to do with the fluid volume…..just not designed for “quick” movement. Contractors out of Houston is the way to go….they have... -
Bobcat 743 changed temp sensor now no power
Fuel filter new? Air filter? Battery good? Alternator putting out 13+ Volts?- BobCatBob
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- Forum: Skid Steers
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Ford 300 industrial velocity governors
The governor (called a Hoof Governor) is controlled by air speed…..it can be adjusted with a screw on top. I’ve had hit or miss luck with them (the internal spring can be shot/rusted or gummed up). I recently added an electronic RPM rev limiter on an Industrial Ford 1.6L….works like a charm...- BobCatBob
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- Forum: Generators/Gensets
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Just some work pics
Hi Crane Operator I noticed a series of spreader bars in your pics. Do you make those yourself or buy them? I’m looking to build one for non commercial applications.....recommendations ? (lifts under 15,000 Lbs). Thank you Bob -
Galion 150 Refurbish
Davo727.....glad to hear! Create a thread for us all to follow along. After my Gleason Real failure, put her all back together....and gave her a bath. With hydraulic fluid coating the machine , I went with Dawn soap, scrub brush and a hot pressure wash. I figured if they used Dawn post... -
Wire rope wedge for P&H
Love it! Ospho will become your friend (rust converter).....these old iron beauties just need TLC, elbow grease and some new parts. How’s the hydraulic cylinders (outriggers)....? Brakes on drums ok? -
Wire rope wedge for P&H
When I rebuilt the Galion, Contractors Crane out of Houston had OEM wedges.....I believe the have P&H wedges as well if they’re not universal. p.s. I originally considered a P&H 20 ton off the old Gov Liquidators auction site, would love to see your rebuild. -
Galion 150 Refurbish
Hi Crane Op Exactly! It’s a few bucks and some sweat to replace. The hardest part is getting the hose around the rear slave pulley (getting the hose fittings through the keepers on the pulley....very hard not to kink the hose).....then lining up the fittings to the manifold connections... -
Galion 150 Refurbish
Thank you kshansen! So much easier than finding a host for pictures! Bob -
Galion 150 Refurbish
Something change with downloading images? Imgur not accepted? -
Galion 150 Refurbish
Had a doozy with a Gleason Reel letting go! I was booming in sections 3&4.....Didn’t notice the Gleason Reel let go.....about 1/2 of both hoses got caught up in the boom.....made a real mess! I was able to install a new reel, new hose.......but still a “leak”. Upon inspection on the back...