Recent content by kyhamoge

I bought a Bobcat S175 new in 2005. The machine is an absolute beast! Does everything I need it to, and has been extremely durable. I have been consistent with regular maintenance items on the machine. Bobcat is the original and the best skid steer manufacturer…IMHO!

check eBay…I’ve purchased my last two sets there.

Hey OM! Are you still out there?! 10 years later, and I needed a refresher course on removing & installing that pivot pin! I googled “how to remove pivot pin on Bobcat S175, and lo & behold our conversation from 2013 appeared…Perfect! Hope your are well my friend…you helped me immensely back...

OK, thanks for advice.

Best advice for removing corroded & seized mounting pins from lift arms?! Having no luck whatsoever with lubricant and a LARGE sledge hammer! And yes, the grease fittings have been removed, and heat applied to the area. Both pins & bolts will be replaced, so I'm not concerned about damage to...

I wondered that myself - if the engine could be rotated or moved enough to remove the pulley...further investigation is necessary. If I do remove the engine, do you have any suggestions on HOW to get the engine out of the frame? Would an engine hoist be useful? I have a larger skid steer (S175)...

Engine does indeed need to be removed.

SR - From what I can tell, just the tension pulley needs replacement...nothing left of the central spacer. The pulley is actually sitting cock-eyed because of the excessive wear. It just doesn't look like there is enough clearance between the mounting bolt on the arm and the frame to remove the...

Skid Roe - It looks like it is necessary to remove engine & pump assembly from loader first?

A bit late I know, but I really feel a sense of gratitude to Tazza and the other "seasoned veterans" on the SSF. You guys have helped me immensely. Thank you!

Ok Skid Roe, thanks for the advice! I'm waiting on a service manual for the 453...any tricks to removing the pulley?...looks pretty straight forward. kyhamoge

Need help boys! There is a loud grinding & squealing/scraping noise coming from flywheel pulley area while engine idles! Of course, noise cannot be heard so much when running engine at full throttle. Could it be a pulley bearing? Also, lift arm action is slow...any possibility this is related...

Job is complete...thanks for all your advice OM! FYI - I found no need for an "assistant" bolt to pull pin through into lift arm cylinder. I simply used a long straight piece of coat hanger with the tip (approx. 1/2") bent at 90 degrees. You can easily hook the "back" end of the pin and pull far...

Sounds like good advice. I will check on the recommended torque, as another "poster" suggested 110 ft. lbs. -- big difference! Thanks again OM...I will let you know the outcome!

As always, thanks for your advice OM! The bolt broke, with approx. 1" left in the end of the pin, while pushing (ramming) some very large pieces of limestone. I suspect the bolt had come loose and the pin had worked it's way out of the lift arm. I will remove with screw extractor. LOL! -- You...