2009 Bobcat E60

[materthegreater]

Trying to tighten this thing up a little. This bushing was loose in its hole:









I hired out the welding and line boring. Next I am installing some Nord-lock expander pins.

 

[materthegreater]

Problem is, once the top one is installed, I can't get the bolt for the lower one in:





I have an email in to the company to see what they can do. Seems like it should have been designed with a stud and nut instead of a bolt. If I could cut the bolt 20mm shorter I think it would work...

 

[materthegreater]

They redesigned the lower kingpin for me with a through bolt from the bottom. I think that will be a good solution.

Meanwhile, new radiator. The original started leaking a few years ago and my JB weld patch has held up fairly well but I figured it was a good time to install the new one.

 

[materthegreater]

New bushings and seals in the boom.

 

[materthegreater]

Boom expander pin installed:





Found a suspicious cut in a hydraulic hose right near where the line boring happened...





Then installed the thumb fittings etc today

 

[materthegreater]

 

[Tags]

Looks like a real nice setup.

 

[Cpaine]

Nice rig, nice work!

 

[materthegreater]

Thanks

 

[Swetz]

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materthegreater, how many hours on that machine?

 

[materthegreater]

5100+

 

[materthegreater]

Next I need to change the hydraulic fluid. Does anyone know the procedure for bleeding the pump? The bleeder location is obvious, but I'm not sure of the proper process.
Thanks

 

[NH Digger]

Nice looking rig! Where did you buy the expanding pins from? I may have to try those on a joint thats got a little play.

Also where did you get the plumbing for the diverter valve for the thumb and quick connect?

Im no help on the bleeding of the pump but I would have guessed that its self bleeding.

Keep posting your progress, I am enjoying watching it.

 

[materthegreater]

I got them from Expander Americas Inc.

The shutoff valves for the thumb came with the thumb. I bought it as a used take off.

 

[materthegreater]

Nice looking rig! Where did you buy the expanding pins from? I may have to try those on a joint thats got a little play.

Also where did you get the plumbing for the diverter valve for the thumb and quick connect?

Im no help on the bleeding of the pump but I would have guessed that its self bleeding.

Keep posting your progress, I am enjoying watching it.

PM me if you want the contact info for the area rep for the expander pins

 

[materthegreater]

Next I need to change the hydraulic fluid. Does anyone know the procedure for bleeding the pump? The bleeder location is obvious, but I'm not sure of the proper process.
Thanks

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Found it. Easier than I thought it would be.
How important is it to remove all the hydraulic fluid from the system? Is it ok to just drain and refill the tank? The fluid is in good condition, just past the hour interval.

 

[materthegreater]

When you don't have a pin press but need to replace the idlers:



Hopefully these cheap idlers last as long as the originals!

 

[materthegreater]

Time for cylinder seals:



Hard to believe these kits were only $52 each.

Next I need to track down torque specs for these cylinders. Is a dealer my only source?

 

[Welder Dave]

If you line bored and installed new bushings, why the need for the expensive expander pins?

 

[materthegreater]

Only had one hole welded and bored, because it had worn to where the new bushing was loose. The expander pins eliminate any movement and wear of the pin in the stationary lugs.