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This Facebook group is the best place for info on those old Bobcats... https://www.facebook.com/groups/514210022260732/?source_id=1649917148567510

I assume the order would be: tank wall -> lead washer -> Star washer -> Nut Yes, thats the correct order.

Its not on the inside of the tank. Its outside, under the big nut with the connections. There should be two washers on the outside... a lead one and a star locking washer. There are 4 clutch shafts. Do the other 3 have washers? Facebook has a group especially for old style Bobcats of this...

My technique is to apply a thin bead of silicone to both sides of the gasket but let it dry/cure for a few days before installation. This way, the flexible silicon provides a better seal than the cork alone but doesn't stick to the paint. The longer you can let it dry the better. I've used it on...

An M600 on LPG. Thats a rare one. email me. [email protected]

Guys, message me for some good advice on this... [email protected]

These things seem to go from about $500 for something that needs a full ground up rebuilt to $3000 for a fully operational machine in good condition. The moving/turning issue might simply need 10 minutes of clutch adjustment, or if the variable speed sheave system is basically OK it might just...

Fixing the drive sheave at a single setting (say half way) is easy if you still have the circlip and the groove in the sheave. You just need a bolt and a couple of suitable size washers. Might be worth trying before going to the trouble of a chain.

There's a Facebook group especially for old Bobcats ... https://www.facebook.com/groups/514210022260732/ In the files section of that group you will find parts diagrams and service manuals for this. You can also easily post pictures, which is rather important for this particular problem. As...

Are you sure yours is not repairable? Have you taken it apart yet? Theres really not much to these things. I patched up my spools with solder. (Other people have used plastic metal or superglue). Apart from that it just required 6 new 'O' rings (actually they are called quad or X rings) for...

Some photos will help. To post pics you first need to upload them to something like Tinypic. Its free and easy. Then copy and paste the 'HTTP for websites' into your message.

Whatever you do, DO NOT attempt to lever the pulley off the engine. It is cast steel, very brittle, and no longer available. First thing is to loosen the bolt that is in the centre of the pulley. Undo it 3 or 4 turns. Next, there are 2 screw holes among the splines. You need to screw some small...

As for your original questions, yes the oil flows from side to side. Theres a box shaped channel connecting the two sides. (Its located under the hydraulic valve unit.) Last time I looked, oil seal kits were available on ebay. Just type in '610 lift or tilt cylinder kit'. Poor movement on one...

In my previous post I was talking about the most common 600 with the Wisconsin engine. I just remembered there were a couple of diesel versions. The Peter diesel had a belt driven pump as you describe. I have PDF's of the Peter service manual and the Hydraulics . Send me a private email if you...

The original hydraulics are driven directly from a pump mounted to the Wisconsin engine. The only belts were a very large belt running the drive shaft and (sometimes) a smaller belt running an alternator. Perhaps yours has had a swap to a different engine. Anyway, I suggest you google the...