Recent content by skayser2

Wow, been awhile on this thread. Never attempted the switch of different model tensioners. I still have the machine. I bought it new 15 years ago this year. Really only used for snow removal with 1,550 total hours currently. I'm on my third tensioner spring and shaft end bushing. I usually just...

Dave, sounds like the hyrdaulic lines to the wheel motors are holding you from pulling back far enough. Those at the very least. May need to pay attention to electrical looms and lever linkage also. I removed the outside covers at access the lower lines. The others are on the top of each pump so...

Dave, sounds like your setup is the same as mine. If you pulled all four mount bolts and pushed it over you might be able to get it off. The trick would be getting the stick wedged in between the bracket and pump mount bolt to hold the spring tension as shown in the manual. One might slide the...

Thanks Jerry. Yep was out last night -14 w/20mph wind. Crazy! I actually replaced the thermostat this fall so should be okay. Engine seems to be warming up okay as far as I can tell. It's just hard to heat off the radiator when it's this cool. I noticed the temp sensor close to the thermostat...

Polar Vortex or not....enough is enough already. If this cold trend in Central Minnesota is gonna stay with us, somethings gotta change :) Have tried several heater variation (non-Bobcat) over the years. Mostly just partially shrouding the radiator and door and using 3" & 4" dryer tubing to...

Bobcat uses these 12 volt coils all over their machines and attachments apparently. Part #6671025 shows up quite often it seems. (4) are used on the SB150 snowblower control block. The solenoids are actually the stem and related seals etc I guess. The coils are just that, coils. Found a new one...

Can't find allot of info out there about these bobcat solenoid coils. I understand that if a function stops working that checking the 12 volt signal to the coils would be the first step. 2nd, the coils themselves. If they check okay than checking for sticking stems or valves would be next. Was...

Haven't had one fail yet....shouldn't have mentioned that. I have a bobcat SB150 snowblower with the chute "turn N tilt" solenoid controlled. Any generic brands and suppliers out there or are these strictly Bobcat?$$ Thanks! Steve

:) I like the idea of the "coupler condom!" Inner tubes zip tied at one end is a great idea. I often have this problem switching from the blower to a bucket or blade. Thanks. Steve

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Reason I supported the machine on stands at the back corners was to remove all 4 wheels. Made removing the wheel motor covers easier to unhook the oil lines. I also would raise and lower the ROP cab often to check my progress with lines/wires etc. The ROP being top heavy, and over center...

Actually, that's how I slid mine out. Jack stands under the back w/plywood over three 5 gallon buckets. Slid the motor/pump assembly onto the plywood by myself, not bad. Going in, I used a short 5/16" chain strung between the upper frames of the machine, close to the ROP pivot points. Set a 6'...

Don't mean to "highjack" this thread. I bought my plastic plug set through Speedway in Lincoln, Nebr. 72 piece, threaded various sizes. Had plenty to plug and seal everything during my engine/pump R&R. Kept the dirt out and some of the oil in. $15 is about the cheapest I've seen anywhere. I...

As far as time involved.....2.5 hrs engine removal if experienced :)....4 hrs if using the manual step by step. Installation...mine took all day...nothing went right. I'd say 4 hrs had everything gone okay for me. Still looking for my 13/16" wrench. It's in there somewhere :)) Had to wait a week...