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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    Good morning Rob! I have 3B and 3C shims in mine, didn’t cut any springs. When I initially put mine in I had 2/2 and my machine was too fast and would bog under load. I tried every combination possible and about gave up. Last attempt I hooked up the PVC, put in 3/3, started it and then shut...
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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    I tried eBay, what I received was junk. Amazon didn’t have much and my local parts houses weren’t much help. I rolled the dice and ordered this one from Friday Parts. It shipped quickly from China arrived in about four days. I went with the 12’, was easy to install and works well. Not as...
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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    Hey Brian! Sorry I didn’t get back on. Busy weekend. So I played with the machine the last few days. I’m currenty running three B’s and three C’s and things seem better. You mentioned a hose you couldnt find a place to land on the case? I’m working on an EX100. I had to remove: the speed...
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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    I’ve only run with two b’s and two c’s. I’m going to pull them out and try it. I don’t grasp what the shims actually do. There’s a whole lot of voodoo in there. The instructions mention engine age/power/wear relating to the number of shims but doesn’t expain it in detail. I’m glad it’s...
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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    Hi M38man. Did you get your machine straightened out? I just finished up putting this kit on my 100-2. Used the manuals and Pics the guys have posted here. Manual throttle, PVC disconnected. My boom, stick, swing and bucket functions all work well with no bogging and plenty of power, in fact...
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    Hitachi 120-2 questions and anwsers

    Hello, I am going to be installing this kit on an EX100-2 this week. I’m looking for the appropriate throttle lever and cable but not having much luck. Looked on eBay and google but options seem limited. Can someone please send me a link or ideas? Thanks in advance!
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    EX100-2 Boom/Stick Bushings

    Thanks Diesel Dave and Skyking1! Sorry I didn’t get back to you. Had to unplug the family and get off the grid for a few days! I’ve had a local guy look at the upper end of the boom with me. Looks like the “ears” have likely been bored out and had bushings installed. Those are now gone...
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    EX100-2 Boom/Stick Bushings

    Hello All. Great site, lots of great info. Early 1990s EX100-2 that is throughly thrashed. But still runs and functions. Working on trying to tighten things up a bit. I’ve searched and cruised the threads but couldn‘t find info on pin bushings for the dipper stick end of the boom. The...
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