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Recent content by DelVin

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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    I can read a wiring schematic, but unfortunately I'm still a little new to the hydraulic schematic. So, I was only referencing what is said in the manual. I’ve attached both that and the schematic you suggest. If anyone can help, that would be awesome. Find the Aux switch at #19. There is a...
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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    No welding required. The whole thing just bolted on, but the more I dive into the hydraulic circuit, the more frustrating it gets. Page 2-14 of the Service Manual says the Main Relief protects the auxiliary and bucket circuits. On that same page it says that circuit should be set to 2550 PSI...
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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    So, I called Showtime Fabrication, and they were also helpful in learning more about the issue and my machine in particular. Shortly after discussing with them I found Bobcat P/N 6680065. That’s a 2950 PSI relief valve. The thumb ram will take 3000PSI, so I’m thinking that is all the...
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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    007 – Thanks, that is a helpful start. Funwithfuel-The thumb is from Showtime Fabrication, but there are several manufacturers selling similar on ebay. It’s a complete pin on hydraulic kit that attaches to the machines existing aux hydraulic quick connects. I’m not sure if this link will work...
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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    So, that opens the door for a lot more questions….. First of all, there are several manufactures selling direct bolt on thumbs for this machine. I had thought that I only found a typical manufacturers over-warning, but if it is really required, it would seem to me to be a great opportunity for...
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    Hydraulic Clamp/Thumb - Bobcat 325

    I’d been having some difficulty getting a new aftermarket thumb to work on my 1998 Bobcat 325 mini-ex. However, I finally have the whole thing working perfectly! Along the way, I purchased the Operation and Maintenance Manual. On Page 83, there is one small note in the manual that says that...
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    Hammer to Thumb Auxiliary - Bobcat 325

    413Wedge, thanks for the reply! The lever I was messing with shows (and moves) with a left to right operation, but it also pulls in and out. I discovered this after purchasing the Service Manual. The image in that book shows the older model, and it only moves in and out. In is Hammer and out...
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    Hammer to Thumb Auxiliary - Bobcat 325

    I acquired a neighbors ’98 Bobcat 325 Mini-X over a year ago. Everything works perfectly. So last week, I finally purchased and installed a thumb I’ve been wanting. I pressed the left foot pedal and the thumb goes one direction. I can press the pedal the other direction and pressure is...
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    Help locating grease line termination

    Swing Circle Pinion Near as I can tell, it's dumping it out onto the outer swing gear, but I'd have to lift the cab to be certain. The service manual calls that fitting the "Swing Circle Pinion", but then doesn't list "Swing Circle Pinion" anywhere else in the entire manual.... typical...
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    What iis this lever for?

    On a Bobcat Mini-iXr. Could someone tell me what this lever is for?
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    Help locating grease line termination

    Found Ahg, Since the prior owner told me the tube had been removed, I spent far too long looking for a ¼” pipe fitting. I cleaned just about everything except the existing hoses because there was no way a fitting was going to fit below those, right? WRONG. The existing hose was still...
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    Help locating grease line termination

    one more thing. If I place the hose in the shape displayed in the parts diagram, that is, off to the left, it doesn't seem to go anywhere. The far outside of the swing gear appears to be straight back, so I was only looking there. Should I put more faith in the parts diagram and basically...
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    Help locating grease line termination

    The Service Manual says it's the Swing Circle Pinion. So, I basically stretched out the new hose across the upper frame plate and cleaned down to the original white paint an arc; especially where it seems to line up with the inside of the large swing gear. I must be missing it by a just a...
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    Help locating grease line termination

    Of course, my first post got screwed up. Should have read, "...attached location. Could anyone help with an exact location or even a photo of where this line terminates?"
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    Help locating grease line termination

    I recently bought a used 325 Serial# 514015603. It was missing a few parts that I’ve now replaced, but the one I thought would be the easiest is killing me. There is a grease line for which I cannot find the termination. It starts at a zerk in the front by the boom. It’s #27 and #30 on the...
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