coastlogger
Well-Known Member
I have this unit to move tow my excavator trailer around the island i work live on.. No DOT no highway etc. Never gets over 5 miles from home.Probably does 200 miles a year tops.Anyhow I recently noticed the gearshift hops to right a bit on extreme startups etc. Investigated and itd seem the rubber pads are gone between the engine mount and frame mount,on left side,allowing engine to lift up a half inch or so when torque is at max.. This mount happens to be in a real sweet spot with steering box, hoses, and corner of cab all nicely intersecting right where the bolts are.I can kind of get a wrench on the heads and nuts,so far havent got any movement.
I wonder if this is even worth dealing with given the parameters I listed above. Seems to me the biggest risk is an exhaust pullapart.
If I do deal with it what is best way to access. Looks like I should at least consider undoing front cab mount bolts and lifting front of cab a few inches to gain room to get at bolts with some real wrenches.
Ideas apreciated. I can take some pics but Im not sure just how much theyll show its so crowded in there.
I wonder if this is even worth dealing with given the parameters I listed above. Seems to me the biggest risk is an exhaust pullapart.
If I do deal with it what is best way to access. Looks like I should at least consider undoing front cab mount bolts and lifting front of cab a few inches to gain room to get at bolts with some real wrenches.
Ideas apreciated. I can take some pics but Im not sure just how much theyll show its so crowded in there.