Been awhile since been on here. Things shut down for us as prices and availability of materials put a kink in my projects.
Thought I'd update a bit on the EX120-2
My slow boom up ended up being a "fettering" of the valve spool. The spool itself had developed a lip on it, probably since it sat for who knows how long before I bought it. The boom operated as it should.
I have the conversion kit on, and it works flawlessly. The machine works really nice.
Currently working on fuel system. I've been pulling the small screen on the banjo bolt a few times, finally pulled the main fuel filter and it was junk. primed the system with the manual pump and started to crack fittings on the separator and fuel filter. still a no start. Went to crack the far injector, and the bolt snapped. UGGGGG. So new injector in the mail. Order a new separator as well. Will replace the rubber supply line while in there.
I've read some about another plastic strainer on the bottom nut under the fuel pump? That one seems like a bear.
Also had the swing motor seal go out, yeah, So adding it to the list. Was going to do the sleeve while in there and its was $600 at PAPE, so no sleeve unless it's toast.
All in all, still happy with the machine. It's 30ish yrs old and really who knows the maintenance thats has or has not been done.
Also picked up a Takeuchi TL230 series 2. Really happy with this track loader. loads of power.
Hopefully I'll be able to add some to here, appreciate all the help I've received.