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Message: <blockquote data-quote="m610" data-source="post: 12238" data-attributes="member: 372"><p>It always amazes me how many old Bobcats are still out there, running! My old one is very close to being completely disassembled, repainted and restored to original looks. Depending on what you use your Bobcat for you may get years of life out of it. An M444 would be a real oldie, but just fine for those home projects. A neat thing about them is that they don't sould like the later Bobcats, but have that tractor chugging sound that's not as annoying. Good mention about jackshaft bearings, they go bad from age and corrosion, and make a rumbling sound when in use. The biggest problem with these old machines is being able to get them apart due to all the rust. On my M610 it is impossible to see the jackshaft without removing the seat but as an alternative you can look at your voltmeter/ammmeter if it works and see if the shaft is turning as the alternator is connected to the jackshaft not the engine. Also with no power going to the jackshaft the hydraulic pump will not be working. Try moving the lift arms or bucket when the machine does not turn, that will show whether the belt is slipping.</p></blockquote><p></p>