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    Squeal and vibration from joystick control Bobcat 334

    Recently when operating my Bobcat 334, I noticed an occasional squealing noise coming from the RH joystick. There was no noise when I wasn't touching the control, and no noise if I moved it full in one direction, but it seemed that occasionally when feathering the arm or bucket it would emit a...
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    Gland seal leak - first time rebuild questions and tips

    Thanks. Any thoughts on cleaning up the aluminum pieces that have obvious surface scratches? Is that commonly done? I can't tell if that will cause more harm than good...my gut says any scratch smoothed out is better than left as is.
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    Gland seal leak - first time rebuild questions and tips

    Just to make sure I understand - are you talking about sanding the rod or the inside of the gland? Both?
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    Gland seal leak - first time rebuild questions and tips

    Thanks guys - I didn't post a picture of the piston but that has some rough edges on its outside diameter. I actually could not remove the piston from the cylinder when it was fully retracted, I had to push it out most of the way with the power of the machine before finishing it by hand. Is it...
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    Gland seal leak - first time rebuild questions and tips

    My Bobcat 334 developed a leak on the boom cylinder between the gland and rod. I've never rebuilt a cylinder before and this is a home owner machine (with a home owner budget). I was hoping someone could tell me where I'm wrong and what else I should consider. I got the thing apart, cleaned...
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    Non-threaded fuel tank drain plug - 2001 Bobcat 334

    The manual for this machine suggests that sediment/water can be drained from the tank, but doesn't give any pictures or instructions. In the front right of the machine, I can see a steel plug pressed into a rubber bushing. I was surprised that the drain plug wasn't a threaded bolt. If I pull...
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    Bobcat manual xchange won't lock bucket in - new owner

    Yes you have it right, all the way back seems to allow the clamping pad to return...if the springs can move it.
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    Bobcat manual xchange won't lock bucket in - new owner

    Thanks for the tips guys! I soaked it in penetrating oil and let it sit. I rocked the bucket back and forth a few times. It seems from staring at it that the bucket cylinder needs to be retracted, it looks like that increases pressure on the "return" spring and also moves a cam out of the way...
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    Bobcat manual xchange won't lock bucket in - new owner

    Yeah, when does the spring release? Is it when the bucket cylinder is retracted? It looked like it hadn't been greased. I found three greased fittings. I got one greased. The two that were for a rod that's pinned on one side wouldn't take any grease. I took the pin out and hammered the rod to...
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    Bobcat manual xchange won't lock bucket in - new owner

    I recently purchased a 2001 bobcat 334, which has the older non-hydraulic xchange. I know this system can be finicky. I've never used one of these so I dont know how it's supposed to work, but I was able to insert the tool and retract the spring loaded pad that holds the bucket in place, but...
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