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    Bobcat 331 - Slew not holding, bucket not overpowering thumb, foam in reservoir

    Melli, I have no thumb at all. Decided to convert from Wayne/Roy coupling ($1,000.00 quote for tool side 'box' !!! ) before adding a thumb. I'm a simple homeowner/operator so no rush to change.I pin on an auger setup when I need a posthole. Definitely need to setup a hydraulic test gauge...
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    seeking advice of possible faults with mini excavator drive motor (video)

    Yeah, I'm not going to log into Google to see a YouTube video. I think you need to make the video 'Public'. HTH J P.S. PERHAPS THIS IS A PHISHING SCAM??? Maybe a moderator should close this thread & remove the link. Looking for "Report" link. Found it-reported.
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    Bobcat 331 - Slew not holding, bucket not overpowering thumb, foam in reservoir

    Great posts Melli, this is the kinda stuff I need. Every tidbit of info helps. I long for a thumb on my TB-016 but first I want to fab up a coupler to get rid of the Waine/Roy setup. I fussed around looking for oil a few years back & found a local industrial supplier with the correct ISO in...
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    Oil change of swing motor gearbox, Kubota U50/KX161

    In your picture. The slightly proud plug looks like a drain/fill plug.As does the slightly recessed fitting.With an adjustment fitting just out of the orange circle,obscured by the rod or tube. Dunno how you would access or reference an oil level though. Usually the hydraulic fluid operates the...
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    Where do minis go to die?

    I'm real curious as to why a casting can't be line bored. Engine blocks are line bored-they're castings. :confused:
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    Converting gas engined plate compactor to hydraulic ...

    No progress... Hi Pondo, no progress to date. FWIW I would think this little walk behind compactor is too small for 12" lifts. As for the diesel plates I could hazard a guess that the diesels provide a more consistant,lower RPM (= lower frequency & maybe higher energy shock wave??? )...
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    One hot 301.5!!!

    Gotta admire your diligence on this one SkiDoo. Re: flow,though you observed the thermostat opening,whose to say it's opening 100%? Say it's short of opening by 10-20%,that won't necessarily equate to 10-20% flow reduction. Could be more or less.Either way may not be perceptible by eye...
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    Kubota KX-030 Hydraulic problem

    I would most definitely go around cracking fittings & checking for/bleeding air after a pump R/R. However I can't tell you the best or safest way to do that. What else comes to mind is a mis-connected hose or two. Is there an ISO/US control selector valve? HTH J :usa
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    One hot 301.5!!!

    Even if 210 is higher than 'normal' it is certainly not excessive. BTW the thermostat temp. rating is Not the operating temperature,it is merely the point the thermostat opens. This is to allow the engine to reach operating temp quickly,getting all the components to expand to their proper fit...
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    One hot 301.5!!!

    Sounds like pretty normal temps to me. The disparity in your temp readings could likely result from the different materials you scanned (cast iron-aluminum-brass-copper etc.). The digital thermometers are sensitive to the different emissivities of the various materials.Meaning a CI engine...
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    Anyone use "Millennium-Filters" for their hydraulic filters?

    Hey guys,long time no post, Anyway,I scored A Parker 'Guardian' filter/pump dodad off Craigslist awhile back & ordered a couple filters from Millennium. A 5 & a 2 micron. I received them today & other than the separate boxes they are identical & w/o any markings. Is this typical to have a...
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    Seat for mini-ex

    Have you seen http://www.surpluscenter.com/Seats/ bunch of seats & parts on their site. HTH J
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    1.6 tonne mini excavator + hay spike?

    I don't think lifting capacity is the concern here.These tiny minis have a very small stick that could easily twist at half of they're lifting capy. (IMHO). Perma, Would mounting the spear to the dozer blade work? How much height do you need? Are you stacking the bales? If you had some sort...
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    yanmar 3 cly. blowby

    The mini I was referring to is a 3500# TB-016 Takeuchi with the 750cc 3 cyl. Yanmar. I didn't think a 3cyl. engine would be used on anything larger.Doh :o Well that sure beats paying out of pocket! I had no idea John Deere was using Yanmar,maybe I can get a temp sensor afterall. Hoping...
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    304CR Auger?

    Thank you. Yes the arc is what has concerned me.At one point I just scooted the mini-ex backwards a touch.Lately I simply pulled back on the left stick (arm retract) as I pushed on the right stick (boom down) hoping the auger mount would continue to hang plumb. For cleaning the hole I simply...
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    304CR Auger?

    I've just started using an auger on my TB-016 for a home fencing project.Not being a professional operator the mini/auger combo is both a big help getting into tight spots and a chore to keep straight.After some test holes I promptly bent an 8" bit. How do you manage Go2ndAmend?
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    yanmar 3 cly. blowby

    I've discovered that Yanmar diesel engines are very popular in boating circles (though that hasn't helped me sourcing a coolant temp sensor :( ). I'm thinking why bother with Takeuchi? After a quick Google search there appears to be more Yanmar support in marine applications than heavy...
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    Whew! My first cylinder repair underway.

    The rod polished out pretty good in spite of not having a better choice of grits/supplies. I would have preferred some 400,800, and crocus cloth to the 320 (could be 400 though) and the automotive polishing compound but using the compound with a piece of leather belting wrapped around the...
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    Whew! My first cylinder repair underway.

    Picts included After getting the cylinder re-assembled I gotta say I screwed up some.. Screwing the gland back in I remembered the 'lock' as mentioned in the repair instructions.Why didn't I think of that Before I pulled the gland off ? :o Realistically though,I doubt that had much if...
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    Whew! My first cylinder repair underway.

    Thanks alrman, I think I'm more concerned about scarring the rod after removing the coating.My seal kits we're about $40.00 so I think I'd prefer to re-do a seal job until I can get the replacement bushing. I did find out that teflon coatings are common on rod bushings however rod bushings...
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