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Thanks guys. Just finished slapping myself for not thinking of that. The BFH is one of my favourite tools. Thanks again.

Those are called pintle arms, and if the shaft is also worn , can be a real pita to permanently fix. Don't think they're expensive. Been some years now but I'm thinking they were under 20 bucks. Someone with a more recent purchase may correct me on that.

Thanks for that Tazza. Did you use the porta to remove as well? The book shows them using one to press the axles out, then a puller and drift to remove/refit cups. Funny. your probably the closest person to me on the forum. James

Start with the simple things first. Lift the cab and whilst moving levers, check all the linkages and components of the steering system, including steering dampeners. There's a few pieces on top of drive that are prone to wear, as are the rubber bushes used throughout the system.

Hi guys, Anyone replaced their bearings without using the special Bobcat tools? Cheers James

Could it be that new models will be rated in kilo's instead of lb's.

Hi guys. Try to answer some of your questions. No off season here. Machine usually works 5 1/2 days a week. Not a lot of spare time for maintenance and living. I'm not a maintenance freak, just do things when I can. When working on the machine I will look at everything I can to see any small...

Dave, I have 6000 hrs on my T-190. Original rollers, but have replaced bearings in most once. It's the seals that make them hard to turn. As the seals wear, the rollers will begin to spin quite easily. You can check for freeplay in the bearings at the same time you check your track tension...

A bit late but I had the same problem. Fishfiles is on the money with his thoughts. Although most of the wiring loom is green, each wire has a number printed it . Using a meter, check for continuity between plugs. Mine had chaffed through just near the main plug under the cab [where the cab loom...

I have rebuilt a number of rollers and idlers on my t190 [5000 hrs]. In Australia idlers are around $1200, rollers $800. The seals and bearings are available but only from bobcat[ odd size and design] , around $70 & $150 each respectively, [not a pair]. I use an alternative bearing [have to...

The drives on the T-190 are lubricated by hydraulic oil. The hub assembly [the bit between the sprocket and the drive motor] does use a small amount of synthetic gear oil in it, if you have a model with drain and filler plugs. You have to remove the sprocket to check this. I have had to replace...

Tracks should be kept adjusted to 1/2". A slack track does not put less pressure on the undercarriage, however it will not bind up as quickly when sand or soil is caught between the cleats and the idlers. Running the track loose will allow the cleat guides to drop out of the rollers and then...