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  1. murphy777

    asv rc 30 track tensioner question

    I recently replaced the the old turnbuckle style track tensioner with a new hydraulic/grease fitting style from Bair products on my asv rc 30 . I loaded it up with grease to the proper deflection specs, and everything works fine keeping tension etc. I noticed yesterday as one of my employees...
  2. murphy777

    no two speed travel in 2003 volvo ec35

    I have a 2003 volvo ec35 that only travels in what I believe is high speed...I replaced the switch on the console and nothing changed....just curious about where to head next, maybe follow the switch wiring back to the fuse/relay box any thoughts would be helpful Thanks
  3. murphy777

    Heavy vibration While moving 2003 Volvo ec35...Rollers/Track issues?

    I get a severe vibration when I track my Volvo ec35 around the job site...I guessing its either the bottom rollers or the tracks. the tracks appear to be in good shape on the outside, and the roller lugs look to be sound as well... I have replaced tracks on my other bobcat mini, and when I did...
  4. murphy777

    John Deere 250 skid steer questions/opinions/experiences???

    Hey there everyone...happy holidays Im trying to get some opinions , thoughts and answers on the JD 250 skid steer. My New holland has a career ending injury and I am looking to purchase a another machine. The 250 I am looking at is somewhere around a 2003-2005 year model with about 650...
  5. murphy777

    belly pan access/removal on a bobcat 323 mini ex

    I have a steady oil drip coming for the underside of the motor on my bobcat 323...I am wondering if anyone has had any experience getting access to the underside of the motor on these things. does the bottom the machines
  6. murphy777

    flat faced coupler connection issues

    Granted its been pretty hot the last few weeks here, but I am having heck of a time manually connecting my flat face couplers from 97 NH lx 565 to a 4 in 1 grapple bucket, the first time a bout two weeks ago everything hooked up ok, one guy in the cab with the machine off, he toggled the...
  7. murphy777

    Diverter switch for thumb and tilt bucket on bobcat 323 mini

    Im looking to add a diverter switch from the auxiliary quick connects on the boom so that I can have the hoses for the thumb and the hoses for the tilt bucket attached at the same time and only have to flip the diverter on the boom when I want to run the thumb or the tilt...Has anyone tried this...
  8. murphy777

    New holland LX 565 error codes

    Does any one know the dash error codes for the lx 565…I got a F-04 code today, I am guessing it is a fuel issue because it has been a little colder and I may have a little gel or water in the filter/lines. It started a little hard and went into the error code reading on the dash board, it...
  9. murphy777

    skidsteer rock/skeleton bucket…Any luck?

    I have about 20-25 yards of loose stoney soil I removed to prep for sidewalks and the clients want to try and use some to level low spots and make a small berm, as well as use the bigger stones to build up and support some steeper banks and ditches….the stones in the soil are useful to the...
  10. murphy777

    Bobcat 323 leaking swivel

    Has any one taken apart the swivel on 323 bobcat mini ex or something similar? it seems to be leaking in the area between the bottom ports in the track carriage area, and where it actually swivels and connects to the top side ports under the seat/foot floor area. I have opened up the access...
  11. murphy777

    Hydraulic flow restricter on bobcat 323 mini ex

    I have a bobcat 323 purchased from a turnover of a rental fleet (sunbelt rentals I believe) and I have heard that a lot rental companies turn down the flow of the hydraulics so that homeowner renters don't blow the machine out as fast...if this is so, does any one know how I might find out/test...
  12. murphy777

    hydra Tilt bucket or power tilt for 4000 lb mini

    I 'm in the market for a ram style tilt bucket or a power tilt style for my 4000lb bobcat 323, I was wondering if any one had any info on these products....its hard to find tilt buckets for something this small, but Helac makes a powertilt unit that looks pretty sharp and it looks fairly compact...
  13. murphy777

    Bobcat 323 mini ex hydraulic function

    I have a a recently purchased a used 2004 bobcat 323 mini, and when I am crawling along with it at speed it will not let me raise the boom up ( no weight in bucket), and it seems a bit slow to let it down as well. the bucket and the stick are the same. I can slowly lower them while I travel...
  14. murphy777

    Looking to purchase a Bobcat 323 mini Ex..does anyone have any experience with these

    I am looking to purchase a o4 bobcat 323 mini with around 2000 hours from a lease company that performs all scheduled maintenance etc...I was just curious if anyone has any of these machines and knows a few issues or things to look for. the machine is 3500-4000lbs . I am relatively familiar...
  15. murphy777

    new holland lx565 leaks antifreeze

    My lx 565 is leaking a bit of antifreeze....I keep a good eye on the engine temps and I think I may have a crack in the block...bad news. any one have any good fixes besides a new motor. The radiator is leak free, and the motor doesn't overheat as long as I monitor the rpm's and keep adding...
  16. murphy777

    lx 565 boom/bucket controls

    Ive got a 99 lx 565 and I was wondering if anyone had any insight on adjusting the sensitivity of the boom / bucket controls....Right now they seem a bit stiff and the pedals seem a bit sticky, maybe its just me and my jumpy feet, but is there an adjustment in the control valve or anything that...
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