Recent content by skemp

So, the problem was a stuck auxiliary spool valve. It was seriously stuck and had to be tapped out with a hammer and punch. I spent lots of time with fine grit sandpaper trying to polish it up but it would only go in the bore about 3/4 of the way before it would bind. I even ordered a new...

Thanks for the info. I believe my paddle switch is ok because it seems to be activating the solenoids. I have new valve stems that are activated by the solenoids, but haven’t put them on yet. I certainly hope that fixes the problem.

I hope so!! Parts should be in late this week and it may be next week before I get a chance to try again. I will post my findings as soon as possible though.

It appears that the coils are energizing because i took the nuts off and pulled them away from the valve body slightly. I then hit the paddle switch and it pulled them in against the valve. In my mind, that eliminates the coils and the switches as the problem. I now have the stems ordered from...

I did some diagnostics today and here are my findings: Electronics and electrical connections appear to be fine. When I turn key on, pull down lap bar, engage aux hydraulics with overhead button, and then hit the thumb switch, I can hear the solenoids clicking. I pulled the solenoids and they...

I have a Bobcat T250 with non working auxiliary hydraulics. The light on the upper left console comes on when the button is pressed, but the trigger nor paddle switches on the right stick do anything. I have had the machine for a few months but just now bought a grapple and tried the auxiliary...

I have just purchased a well used 2007 T250. Everything seems to work and is good and tight, but I cannot get the auxiliary hydraulics to engage. I do not have anything connected to the ports, but was assuming that I should at least hear the pump change sounds when buttons were pressed if it...