Bobcat 443 Pump Belt Idler Bent.

[Nickyjpd]

Should be 1-1/16".

Thanks again. I think I'm going to call it a day and start fresh with a stop to the auto parts store. I need to do brakes tomorrow on a car as well so its too much for me for today. Color me heartbroken.

 

[Nickyjpd]

Thanks again. I think I'm going to call it a day and start fresh with a stop to the auto parts store. I need to do brakes tomorrow on a car as well so its too much for me for today. Color me heartbroken.

ITS OUT!!!!! Got it out after a couple more hours this afternoon, took a total of 8 hours. The problem with the idler assembly was that the left mounting bracket wasn't attached! The hole where the bushing belongs is oblonged but other than that, it looks like its all pretty ok. Looks like someone did the repair incorrectly before. Spring is still kind of shiny. Luckily, tomorrow is above freezing so I'm going to power wash everything. Its got like an inch of sludge in the bottom of the engine compartment. Thanks for all the great help everyone. I'll post take some pictures tomorrow and try to post.

 

[Nickyjpd]

ITS OUT!!!!! Got it out after a couple more hours this afternoon, took a total of 8 hours. The problem with the idler assembly was that the left mounting bracket wasn't attached! The hole where the bushing belongs is oblonged but other than that, it looks like its all pretty ok. Looks like someone did the repair incorrectly before. Spring is still kind of shiny. Luckily, tomorrow is above freezing so I'm going to power wash everything. Its got like an inch of sludge in the bottom of the engine compartment. Thanks for all the great help everyone. I'll post take some pictures tomorrow and try to post.

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. Has anyone ever put in quick connect fittings to facilitate removal of engine? I know its another potential leak point, b,ut from the sounds of it, and looks of the clean up I just did, these things get pretty nasty and dirty. I imagine most people that use these things regularly pull the engines out every 2 years or so. These hoses were a pain to disconnect. Admittedly, I didn't have the right tools and was using an adjustable more often then I should because my tool chest was in another garage.

 

[Tazza]

Forgive me if this is a stupid question. Has anyone ever put in quick connect fittings to facilitate removal of engine? I know its another potential leak point, b,ut from the sounds of it, and looks of the clean up I just did, these things get pretty nasty and dirty. I imagine most people that use these things regularly pull the engines out every 2 years or so. These hoses were a pain to disconnect. Admittedly, I didn't have the right tools and was using an adjustable more often then I should because my tool chest was in another garage.

I think you are just adding more expense than you need to if you did.....
Hopefully the engine will never have to come out again