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<blockquote data-quote="BobC" data-source="post: 2831" data-attributes="member: 400"><p>Perhaps a picture can explain better! The following picture shows the lift cylinder attachment point at the bucket. I have removed the bushing and am holding it (so I can take it the Bobcat store to get a replacment). There are almost 1" of spacing on each side. I believe this allows too much sideway movement and perhaps there were other parts (like spacers) there before. I am thinking of cutting some short sections of pipe and insert them on both sides of the cylinder attachment to reduce the sideway movements. </p><p><img src="http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_bushing_spacing.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Here's a picture of the some bushings I took out:</p><p><img src="http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_bushings.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>One of the bushing at the bucket is damaged (as shown). The shorter bushing (rusty and need lubrication) is used on most of the other joints. I went to a local Bobcat dealer earlier today and try to get a couple replacement bushings. I was quoted ~$29 and ~$48 each for those bushings (ouch!) and they have to order them! Is there a more reasonable source for these replacement parts?</p><p>Here a picture of the two plugs (the two at the left) at the right side of the case. I fill the case with ATF up to the top plug. The Bobcat counter person seems to think ATF (or any hydraulic oil) is fine for my machine.</p><p><img src="http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_sideplugs.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Ken, thanks for the tip of using the higher speed to push snow! But I guess I will stick with the slow speed until I get more experience with it! What kind of chain is good for snow? Do you use wire type chain on just the rear wheels? My 371 has a 42" bucket and I think it also has wider tires than standard model. The PO told me that the tires are filled with foam/rubber and they won't deflat. It seems to me this is a plus, yes?</p><p>Bob</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="BobC, post: 2831, member: 400"] Perhaps a picture can explain better! The following picture shows the lift cylinder attachment point at the bucket. I have removed the bushing and am holding it (so I can take it the Bobcat store to get a replacment). There are almost 1“ of spacing on each side. I believe this allows too much sideway movement and perhaps there were other parts (like spacers) there before. I am thinking of cutting some short sections of pipe and insert them on both sides of the cylinder attachment to reduce the sideway movements. [IMG]http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_bushing_spacing.jpg[/IMG] Here's a picture of the some bushings I took out: [IMG]http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_bushings.jpg[/IMG] One of the bushing at the bucket is damaged (as shown). The shorter bushing (rusty and need lubrication) is used on most of the other joints. I went to a local Bobcat dealer earlier today and try to get a couple replacement bushings. I was quoted ~$29 and ~$48 each for those bushings (ouch!) and they have to order them! Is there a more reasonable source for these replacement parts? Here a picture of the two plugs (the two at the left) at the right side of the case. I fill the case with ATF up to the top plug. The Bobcat counter person seems to think ATF (or any hydraulic oil) is fine for my machine. [IMG]http://www.lexingtonma.net/users/BobC/bobcat_sideplugs.jpg[/IMG] Ken, thanks for the tip of using the higher speed to push snow! But I guess I will stick with the slow speed until I get more experience with it! What kind of chain is good for snow? Do you use wire type chain on just the rear wheels? My 371 has a 42” bucket and I think it also has wider tires than standard model. The PO told me that the tires are filled with foam/rubber and they won't deflat. It seems to me this is a plus, yes? Bob [/QUOTE]
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