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Recent content by melli

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    Bobcat 325G left control console has play

    It does appear you are missing a sleeve/bushing...
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    Bobcat 331 wiring schematic

    If you are still looking for schematics, I have them...PM me.
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    Mini to haul in dump trailer

    I had a dump trailer, but eventually bailed on it because it was a pain loading/unloading my Bobcat 331. A dump trailer sits high (and it was heavy), and being unable to swing around in box (walls too high), forced me to back off down steep tracks. Not exactly a comforting feeling. Also, I...
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    Bobcat e26 oil leaks

    Yeah, looking at pics of it on Ebay, the JIC end does not need an O-ring. The other end looks like a straight thread O-ring Boss. I missed you noting the JIC has an O-ring... Guess Ebay listing has it wrong.
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    Bobcat e26 oil leaks

    Are you sure there is supposed to be an O-ring on JIC fitting? If it keeps blowing, with correct torque, you either have an over pressure situation, or there isn't supposed to be an O-ring. I suppose there could be a defect with fitting not being true...suspect you'd see that. As I google the...
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    Random loss of 2 speed Bobcat e32

    I suspect they've changed a few things since mine was built, but I would lose high speed after a thorough wash. It seems when I sprayed water on electrical connections for high speed solenoids in hydraulic compartment they would 'short' out. After they dried out, I would get high speed back...
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    ? About hydraulics

    All of the bearings on from bucket right to house. Having replaced half of mine, one can tell how tight they are on mini. It is an issue around here, given we are playing in rock. Can also tell if machine had a breaker on it (kills bearings). Aside: got to chatting with a life long excavator...
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    Bobcat 331 - Control panel glow plug light not working or countdown timer

    Update: wouldn't you know, I got 'lucky'. First time Bobby had failed to light glow plugs because ambient temps were high. Never gotten so hot before. And it happened while I was cranking on a dead battery, which blew a relay. We got some overnight rain (cooler temps), and voila, the glow plug...
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    ? About hydraulics

    You are talking about turning the whole machine at a stop (not the house)? With steel tracks, that is not advisable. Your putting undue torque on rollers. I have rubber tracks, and can turn on a dime, but do so only on slippery surfaces, like snow or wet grass (if your ok with chewing up grass)...
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    Bobcat 331 - Control panel glow plug light not working or countdown timer

    Sounds like a plan. Thx. The glow plugs did cycle a few times when trying to start the thing. I put in new relays, all around. No power to glow plug circuit when starting.
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    Bobcat 331 - Control panel glow plug light not working or countdown timer

    The relays all have the same code...appear to be standard relays. Schematics indicate they are. I started ripping things apart this evening. Can't see anything that would take out the glow plug circuit. Perhaps I fried the hot lead to glow plugs. A mystery. I need to pull out fuse/relay box and...
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    Bobcat 331 - Control panel glow plug light not working or countdown timer

    My battery was toast, so I try to jump start it with car...failed. While repeatedly trying to start it, the glow plug countdown timer stopped working. Off to store I go, and install a new battery. All I get is a hard click (magnetic switch at starter?). Won't start. Off to store I go, and...
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    Building a custom excavator

    Have manufacturers been chatting with you about your build? Your machine outshines anything on market today. Easily see the above pic on a brochure.
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    in search of a used mini

    With Billrog on flat deck. That is how I got mine...find someone in your hood with a flatdeck/hiab and ride along with them to get it. I'll admit I got a good deal (had to get mine shipped from lower mainland to coast) in terms of shipping (Ferry was $225 or so). Hard to find good deals out in...
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    Building a custom excavator

    Definitely the money shot! The other pic, on page 2...;) Of course, I am trying to figure out where you are...in snow. Not in my hood, unless your up on the backside of Caren Range, but you look to be on a plateau. Sort of reminds me of the 'coke'. I think you said VI somewhere. I haven't...
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