Recent content by GerryL

That's true; it's for getting from point A to B. I'm not trying to use high to work; just mentioning that it's bogs down when going into high. It will bog when trying to pick up a good load of trg (in low speed of course).

Well, let's update and revive this thread! I've been running my LX885 when needed since this problem when I froze it up in 2008. I'm a homeowner user, so it only gets maybe 30-50 hours use per year. Since I added the electric pump it starts fine and runs decent, but is down on power. I...

Just an update here, got the job all done. We did it without tilting the cab, probably took 12 hours for a rookie. I could definately shave off 2-3 hours if I had to do it again, although I'd be tempted to cut the hole in the chain case bigger and make a new cover. -Gerry

The other spline is pretty tight, not much play. This one was loose when I got; I've had it for 6 years and 5 years ago I did a full service; noticed excessive play there but as I just use it for homeowner duty (light use) I decided to hold off. I kinda forgot about it until 2 nights ago when...

Mike, that's some really helpful info. Thanks for posting those links on tilting. I bought a gantry last fall, although we had to cut it apart to get it out of the shop it was in (it was all welded). I guess it may be time to put it back together. I may poke around in there more today to...

I'm looking for some input from someone who has done this job before. I've got an LX885 and it needs a front final drive sprocket. The inside spline is shot. I put it on blocks today and pulled the axle. I see the sprocket won't come out the side hole as is. The service manual says the...

Well I got it done today. The weather warmed up nicely once the sun was up so I went to work on it. I decided to look into the vane pump end while the pump was on the machine. I removed the bowl/filter assembly and removed the starter for clearance. Then it was easy to pull the end off and...

Let's see if I figured out this link stuff... http://i128.photobucket.com/albums/p167/GerryL_photos/pump1.jpg

Lots of good info guys, thanks! I'm on the fence whether to check the vane pump or just add the electric. I'm used to hydraulic pump rebuilds at work so I'm not afraid to go after it, but I'd like to have a diagram first to see what's in there. I want to stay away from any adjustments or timing...

Ken, thanks for the reply. I know there's not one stock in the machine, I never hear one. Last night I was wondering if I could put a low pressure electric between the strainer and the injection pump; glad to hear that you've done it and it's worked. I'm assuming there must be a check ball or...

Hi everyone, I could use some help on this one. I've got a NH LX885 for homeowner use, I bought it used 5 years ago when I got sick of trying to move all the snow we get up here with a small truck, and fixing my washed out long driveway with a wheelbarrow and shovel. It's been a real help to me...