Recent content by Nate0918

Thanks for the response. I had a few gallons of sae20 hydraulic fluid and that was enough to top it off. I'll pick up some sae30 for the chain case. The chain case oil didn't look bad. This thing sounds tired, lots of squealing when turning. Anyway, I appreciate the help.

I've got a bobcat 632 that needs the hydraulic and chain oil topped off. Unknown history on the bobcat or what fluid is currently in it. What oil would be a safe bet to top these off? Any tips regarding this? I'd rather not empty all of it but if that has to happen then so be it.

This thread is ancient but it just saved me since I pulled all the plug wires off the distributor(like an idiot) without marking them. This worked for my early 70's bobcat 632 ford 1.6l engine with a bosch distributor, the one with the brown caps and condenser coil mounted on the outside.

This particular setup doesn't appear to have the primer button on the regulator. As for starter fluid, I gave a quick spray in the intake after removing the air filter and before turning the key. I replaced the air filter then attempted to start. With my previous experience with cars and small...

Thanks for the reply. I purchased the pertronix 1843 solid state ignition kit with their coil and plug wires. I will be installing that tonight and we'll see how it goes. I would like to hear from someone regarding the choke on a propane system. Once it fires I could start playing with the...

Sitting in my driveway is half-abandoned, frankensteined, propane powered, mostly not running bobcat 632. I'll spare you the story. Ultimately, it won't start and I need to get this running. It starts with some effort initially but if it's shut off, it's impossible to get started again when...