Recent content by 2drx4

Do moderators ever approve posts? What a stupid policy when clearly somebody isn't a random spammer. I wound up getting the machine running and buying it, BTW. It's still on my trailer, but I'll get it off and into the shop soon. I need to buy a manual for it now I guess.

I went to look at it and it refused to start. He did show me a video if it running from the day before, which is rather academic to me. It didn't even attempt to start, no farting or popping or anything. So either no fuel, way too much fuel, or no spark. I honestly didn't feel like even...

Yeah, I just wasn't sure if those kits are correct. I am familiar with the process, not sure what the local machine shop charges for it. Honestly I forgot to call them about this, I've had a busy last few days. Going to look at the machine in about an hour though. So, we shall see.

There's definitely oil leaking out of it too, so I am wondering how much is consumption versus loss. Did you buy new gaskets for everything from somewhere, or just got at it with the RTV?

I was reading about that, and the parts don't seem to be available from Bobcat. They had the pump off for rebuild (or replacement, I need to clarify), so hopefully he hasn't just started greasing it after the found it chowdered when they did that. I will ask one way or another.

I've found references to Mitsubishi engines in general having issues with leaking guide seals. I wonder if a competent engine machine shop can just drive in and ream a universal guide that takes a modern seal instead of whatever contraption Mitsubishi came up with? It is done often on some...

Thanks again for the info. I'll ask him if he's had it up recently and take some tools when I go.

Wow, thanks for the informative reply. It is the later style with the 2 piece axles, so it has that going for it. I've been reading lots about the engine rebuild scenario. There is lots of super sketchy rebuild kits available, but some (or most) of them seem to have the wrong parts. That is...

Disclaimer: I'm not much of an experienced equipment guy, but I fix aircraft for a living. I'm planning to look at a 742B in a few days, and I want to know what to look for or what to inspect. I plan to use it for plowing my driveway and some very light landscaping work for the time being. I...