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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    There is no adjuster for chain tension. I've been in there and I don't understand why Bobcat didn't provide a way to adjust chain tension.
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    Great progress! I know there's a lot of work ahead, but I'd say you're defiantly over the hump.
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    trobbl reacted to ymurf's post in the thread 1980 Bobcat 530 with Like Like.
    Everyone online look like they weld a bead around the race and when it cools it will come right out. Going to give that a try..Then take...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I replaced one bearing, but the races were in good shape. I'd bet there is a good tool for that, but I've never researched it.
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    Considering the amount of work it took to get to this point, I'd probably pull all the axles and inspect them. Even if they look good...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    It's been a while, but I think mine pulled apart with no problem after I got the 4 bolts out. I worked on the side of the pump that...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I don't think mine has a drain. Wes from Watch Wes Work on Youtube uses a suction pump that works really good to get all that oil out...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I've never had the front portion of that pump apart. The back section I took apart uses a gasket that is pressed steel almost like a...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I just heard from a commenter on the video where I fixed the leak on the steering shaft that there is an easier fix than my method. He...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    You are correct. The brake block is bolted to the underside of that plate. See the item labeled caliper assembly below. I don't...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    Yikes! I though it was cramped working on my machine. I know these are compact machines, but I wish the design engineers had to spend...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I was lucky because mine popped off without a struggle. WD40 and some heat might be needed to get it to go. You should be able to get...
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    trobbl replied to the thread 1980 Bobcat 530.
    I got mine on Amazon from a seller called Maple Ace. I checked and they don't have it available right now. There are other sellers out...
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