Recent content by Beekeeper

Yep, those clutch plate bearings are special, I bought replacement bearings from a huge bearing supply house only to set them aside and order the OEM bearings from Bobcat. There was a difference in the quality of the bearing and as 6brnorma stated they would have cause a problem down the line...

You can get most anything you need from your Bobcat dealer, as stated prior stick with the Bobcat parts whenever possible. I just finished a 610, took it all the way down and did not cut any corners. You will be very happy if you take a bit of extra time and do it right the first time. Clutch...

I have completed the engine conversion on my 610 and she is up and running. During this conversion I did a complete overhaul of the drive system changing bearings on all axles and new clutch parts and much more. I rebuilt the variable speed clutch and jackplate along with a new belt. My decision...

It ran, man did it run! I am making a few changes to a couple of items on the engine side of things, but I was impressed at how well the engine ran and how quite it was. Now maybe the bees will not be so angry from all the noise while they are being moved. A special thanks to 6brnorma for all...

Well, guess today is the day, the re powered and rebuilt 610 will get fired up today. I am waiting a couple of small components that should be here this morning and I will fire it up and hope for the best. Next step will be working on the fifth wheel and also the mast. I will let you know how it...

Posting pics needs immediate overhaul, also need a personal message for members so they can share info.

Yes, please get us out of Jurassic picture posting !!! I would love to share my progress through pics, and I thought Lotus Notes were a bit strange.

Almost finished with the main frame rebuild. I completed all the hydraulics except one line that I must have made. The electrical is finished and tested except for installing a new hour meter and ammeter. I tested the electrical and she is ready to go. The new clutch plates will be installed...

I did reassemble using four seals, I installed the Bobcat seal on the inner and the SKF 20005 on the outer. The SKF is a double ring seal and has a stainless steel spring which is better, It is a bit thicker, but that makes no difference. I have completed both front axle assemblies and...

I made a slide hammer in my ship, worked well and removed both front axles. The existing axles were ok, and each axle had 4 seals two on each axle side. Here is the question, the axle repair kit only contains three seals, one illustration in the manual shows all four seals and one illustration...

I have plenty of pics, I just cannot get them to upload to the site.

I started the removal of the front axle today, looks like it will be no big deal, just a bit of work. The engine conversion to the Briggs is even better than I originally thought. I will post a few pics soon.

Any tips that anyone may have regarding removal of the front axle on the 610.

I have the engine set in place and from what I can tell everything looks fine. I have taken the machine down to the frame and replacing most all bearings in the drive line. I am also converting some of the metal hydraulic lines to flexible stainless braided hoses, should make hookup a lot...