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    Gehl 2500 with a new lease on life

    SkidRoe, no, I do not have aux. hydraulics, but I will be adding them. If I can convert my spare ( nearly new ) 2 spool valve to float I will install it with the power beyond plug and then put in another single spool valve for the Aux. If I am not able to convert it to float then I will probably...
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    Gehl 2500 with a new lease on life

    Hello, just wanted to post and update on my little Gehl 2500 and all the mods I have made to it. Re-powered with a Kohler CH730 25 hp V twin, works great. Replaced the hydraulic pump with a new one from www.surpluscenter.com Reinstalled the original loader valve. The previous owner put in a new...
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    Gehl 2500 / Hydro Mac 8A

    Hey Joer, I bought a Gehl 2500 last month and am just finishing up a repower. I put in a Kohler CH730 25hp V twin. Replaced the chains and did a few mods to it. I raised the cage 4 inches and lengthened the control sticks 6" because I am very tall. I have been having troubles with the hydraulics...
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    Gehl 2500 with a Kohler / new member

    So far so good as far as the repower. I just made my new overhead control panel and wiring harness this afternoon. Install tomorrow I hope. Still having problems with the hydraulic system. The previous owner had installed a new 2 spool valve. I put the original back in and still having the same...
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    Gehl 2500 with a Kohler / new member

    No, the chain cases are not sealed and the chains do not run in Oil. Just lubed with a shot of chain lube now and then. This week I replaced my chains, tightened and greased all the bearings and reworked one of the idler sprocket shafts. The shaft was all chewed up so I welded it up and used a...
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