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Bobcat 610 - I have no variable speed (literally!).
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<blockquote data-quote="6brnorma" data-source="post: 94971" data-attributes="member: 5914"><p>More bad news…….I would have to say that you have a very tired engine. A VH4D (that is what you have….correct?) should have between 90 - 120 lbs of compression, 80 is low though I have had them run fairly well in the 70s as long as all four cylinders were consistent. I have seen many of these machines used without the "variable speed" feature……I wouldn't do it but it is done. Yours was unique……most Americans are lazy and simply break out the welder. I can't advise you on how to proceed as "stationary" would not be a consideration for me. There are a couple of members that have pointed this out in the past and in this case it is something to consider……Variable speed sheave assembly $700 - $800 USD, Engine (VH4D) $2500 - $4000, Belt $100 and we still don't know the condition of several other very pricey parts….jackshaft sheave $200 - $400, main hydraulic valve $500 or clutches (possibly) upwards of $600 - $800. Without knowing more about the machine and your mechanical abilities…..this thing CAN become a money pit.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="6brnorma, post: 94971, member: 5914"] More bad news…….I would have to say that you have a very tired engine. A VH4D (that is what you have….correct?) should have between 90 - 120 lbs of compression, 80 is low though I have had them run fairly well in the 70s as long as all four cylinders were consistent. I have seen many of these machines used without the "variable speed" feature……I wouldn't do it but it is done. Yours was unique……most Americans are lazy and simply break out the welder. I can't advise you on how to proceed as "stationary" would not be a consideration for me. There are a couple of members that have pointed this out in the past and in this case it is something to consider……Variable speed sheave assembly $700 - $800 USD, Engine (VH4D) $2500 - $4000, Belt $100 and we still don't know the condition of several other very pricey parts….jackshaft sheave $200 - $400, main hydraulic valve $500 or clutches (possibly) upwards of $600 - $800. Without knowing more about the machine and your mechanical abilities…..this thing CAN become a money pit. [/QUOTE]
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