Recent content by nepondguy

Hey gang. I had the tilt actuator go on my older T190. I have replaced the lift actuator a few years ago so am familiar with all of that. Since I have some time on my hands these days I thought I would see if there was any way to fix it rather than shell out the $700 for a new one. I took it all...

I had to replace the tilt actuator on my T190 today. The mechanic at the bobcat dealer gave me the info to do a field calibration. The problem is that as soon as I turn the key to on the ACS light comes on which locks everything up. I can't calibrate it with everything locked up. Is there...

I am back up and running! It is a sweet sound that I haven't heard in way too long. I am getting intermittent warning lights for low oil pressure. Is that likely just it getting fully lubricated? I guess I can get a gauge and check for sure. Just weird that it comes and goes.

Ok great. I will see if I can locate one of those tools. I realized that I forgot to move the oil pressure sensor over from the old engine. I tried to remove the plug from the new one and it is stripping on me. I will fight with that in the morning.

Hi Tazza. Sorry it has been so long but finally have some answers and a question. So they tore it down and the middle cylinders were shot. The rings were worn down pretty good. One of the valve seats also failed and was all over one of the cylinders. He also found some wear on the camshaft which...

Well I got the engine out and it is at the rebuilders. It really was pretty easy to get out separate from the pump. I guess we shall see if the install is just as smooth??

It looks like if I remove the flywheel the engine will unbolt from that shield that connects it to the hyrdropump. Looks like the block would slide right out from there but not sure if I am asking for trouble. I can't raise the cab as it's in my garage so getting at the hydropump lines will be...

No I certainly can't! Oh well just want to get it going now. Yes the pistons seem to do what they should and the cylinder walls are not even scored so I am hoping it will be an easy rebuild. Do I have to pull the pump with it? It appears that I can just get the belt off and remove only the...

Figured I would give an update here. I finally got a new head sent to me under warranty. The first one was definitely bad. After spraying wd-40 in the exhaust ports you could see it leaking out the valves. I got the new one bolted on and figured I would do the air test before I got too far...

I did the air test today. I didn't check in here first so just did my own version but it was pretty easy to figure it out. The air was coming right out the exhaust! Numbers 1 and 4 were super tight and the middle ones the air was rushing right out the exhaust. So it would appear that I received...

The 1 and 4 cylinders were both around 450psi, which is the upper end of the spec. On another forum someone is suggesting to close air into a cylinder and see where it is escaping. I am also thinking of pulling the head back off to see if it looks like the head isn't sealing (warped block.). I...

Just to add to this... I poured some oil into the weak cylinder and the compression rose 30-50psi so I am thinking that confirms that the rings are shot. Looks like I am going to be pulling the engine. Is it worth having it rebuilt or just get a reman block?

Ok so i just did the compression test. Numbers 1 and 4 cylinder have perfect numbers. 2 and 3 are VERY low (less than 150). Those are the cylinder where the cracks were on the old head. So I am assuming i have major problems now. Do I need an engine rebuild? Anything I can do to "fix" the issue?

That does make sense and I am 99% sure I have the valves correct. I ordered a compression tester last night after failing to find one to borrow. I should have some more information tomorrow. Fingers crossed!

I am trying to track down a compression gauge to borrow before I have to go buy one. I think I am doing the valves right?? I rotate the engine until one cylinder has slight pressure on its two valves. I then adjust the sister cylinder per the book. If I am wrong by all means please let me know.