Recent content by dkmc

Wow. It's handy to remember most skid steer machines are a rolling demolition derby mechanically speaking. Something is always wearing out or about to break......and needs replacing. My 1983 Mustang 342 is pretty tired, I've put a few hundred bux into it doing repairs myself. $8k would be 3...

Mustang 342

It was 3 days between making the deal and picking it up. The seller got many calls on it and he said everyone was either disappointed or mad it was sold. And every caller said it was a great deal. It has little wear, but sat outside most of it's life which rotted the hoses and has caused...

It works pretty good for limited use. I just use it on my property. Biggest issue for me is its very fast even with the engine just above idle. I plan on installing a flow control on the Aux ports to slow it down. I got this one for $725, had to replace all the hoses.

A few pics Mice ate the wires Wheel motor repairs ARPS Backhoe Limited but sure beats a Pick and Shovel

Digging up an old thread..... Oldmachinist, I would like to see the measurements in the link you posted. But the page is private and needs a password. Can you post another link that works? Thanks!

Possible ignition coil overheating.....

I have an oil leak...underneath the left side drive motor, the chain adjusting plate has 2 large nuts on it. It looks like oil is coming out around the threads of the studs. Every time I move the machine and then it sits awhile, there is a puddle underneath it. And it seems like the level in...

I scored this small ARPS backhoe on Craigslist a couple weeks ago and the price (I think) was too good to pass up... $650. It is a 3 point mount and I want to adapt it to my Mustang 342. I have read other posts on mounting backhoes to skid steers and it seems that just the fast-a-tach mount is...

Does it have glow plugs and are they all working? Sadly, it is more likely to be worn rings and valves lowering compression than the air filter.....

Anybody have a Service/shop manual for a 1982 342?

I just looked at a 940 manual.......it looks like the AUX valve IS a spool valve? The valve lever on mine is not hooked up so I didn't know..... I will take out the seat and have a close look at my valve (I don't have a manual for a 342) If it is a spool, that will make hooking up the plow angle...

WAIT ! I'm not sure how the AUX Hydraulics work...... There is a lever....does that hook to a double acting spool valve already? There are 2 quick couplers for the AUX, I thought the lever just turns the supply on or off...and the other is the drain.

How would I connect the Myers plow angle cylinders to the AUX on my 342? I am guessing I'd have to mount a spool valve for a double acting cylinder someplace in the cab, and feed that valve with the AUX circuit?

Is Dexron ATF the recomended oil for the Hydralic tank on these old Mustangs? Prev owner says he was told thats what they use. If not....what oil is best?? thanks