Bought an M600

[fatjay]

It was between the bobcat and a mustang. I found the mustang first but the guy was really slow to respond so I had time to keep looking. Found a bobcat m600 and the guy was quick to respond, understanding of my questions, and was actually interested in selling the machine.
I emailed him Saturday afternoon, couple quick emails and i said I'd take it. Hooked up the trailer this morning and was on the road. Guy was very nice. Went over all the maintenance, how to use it, work he'd done, work previous owner had done, included a full set of manuals, maintenance manuals, and parts catalog. Went over the trouble areas he had, was very thorough.
So for 3k I now have a bobcat. No leaks, runs, drives, does everything it should. Recently repacked cylinders, distributor and cap replaced, plugs, all fluids/filters. Hydraulic oil looks brand new. Tires have one day's work on them. Took a little getting used to learning how to drive but I'm getting the hang of it after a half hour seat time.

 

[flyerdan]

I parsed your link so the pic shows.
There is a pretty active facebook group, Melroe Bobcat Owners of America that caters heavily to these older clutch drive machines, if you're not already a member you should consider it.

 

[fatjay]

I parsed your link so the pic shows.
There is a pretty active facebook group, Melroe Bobcat Owners of America that caters heavily to these older clutch drive machines, if you're not already a member you should consider it.

Thanks, I'll check it out. Do you happen to know what the psi rating on the fuel pump is? The pump loses it's prime, which tells me that it's sucking air somewhere. I was thinking of just going with an electric.
Any idea how i can parse the images on my own?
Handles wobble something terrible, and foot pedals need adjusted. While I was pulling it in the garage it died real slowly, I'm pretty sure it was a fuel issue.

 

[flyerdan]

Thanks, I'll check it out. Do you happen to know what the psi rating on the fuel pump is? The pump loses it's prime, which tells me that it's sucking air somewhere. I was thinking of just going with an electric.
Any idea how i can parse the images on my own?
Handles wobble something terrible, and foot pedals need adjusted. While I was pulling it in the garage it died real slowly, I'm pretty sure it was a fuel issue.

If the fuel pump is losing prime, and there are no wet spots in the exposed line or connections it could have a tear in the diaphragm. Does the oil level rise slightly and smell strongly of gas?
Electric pumps are a common mod, but the Wisconsin V4's are really sensitive to over-pressure flooding, so you need a pump that only puts out about 1.5 - 2.5 psi, or a regulator that can maintain that.
As for parsing links, any type of formatting here requires hand coding in the html, just like you were building a webpage in notepad. I use HTML Cheatsheet and just cut and paste the code so I don't bork it. Always use the width= modifier for pictures so they won't break the frames here; I set yours at 75% of screen, which seems about ideal to me. Always use the preview, as there is no post editing for non-mods.
I see that you're on TbN as well and already taking heat from the safety police about the lack of ROPS, don't let them throw you. There are some strong opinion there, but a wealth of knowledge about lots of stuff, it's a fun place.

 

[fatjay]

If the fuel pump is losing prime, and there are no wet spots in the exposed line or connections it could have a tear in the diaphragm. Does the oil level rise slightly and smell strongly of gas?
Electric pumps are a common mod, but the Wisconsin V4's are really sensitive to over-pressure flooding, so you need a pump that only puts out about 1.5 - 2.5 psi, or a regulator that can maintain that.
As for parsing links, any type of formatting here requires hand coding in the html, just like you were building a webpage in notepad. I use HTML Cheatsheet and just cut and paste the code so I don't bork it. Always use the width= modifier for pictures so they won't break the frames here; I set yours at 75% of screen, which seems about ideal to me. Always use the preview, as there is no post editing for non-mods.
I see that you're on TbN as well and already taking heat from the safety police about the lack of ROPS, don't let them throw you. There are some strong opinion there, but a wealth of knowledge about lots of stuff, it's a fun place.

I've been on TbN for a while now, but they didn't have much of a skid steer following. ROPS is a good idea for a new opperator, it makes sense, considering the short wheel base and heavy loads. The guy I bought it from said always back onto a trailer, if you tip the bucket will stop you.

As far as the HTML goes iw as trying to do
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but it didn't parse the html when i did a preview. What can i use for newline?

These aren't parsing the html in the preview mode, lets see if it works when I post it.

 

[fatjay]

I've been on TbN for a while now, but they didn't have much of a skid steer following. ROPS is a good idea for a new opperator, it makes sense, considering the short wheel base and heavy loads. The guy I bought it from said always back onto a trailer, if you tip the bucket will stop you.

As far as the HTML goes iw as trying to do
or
or
but it didn't parse the html when i did a preview. What can i use for newline?



These aren't parsing the html in the preview mode, lets see if it works when I post it.

Aha, html doesn't parse in preview, but it does when it's actually posted. Good to know.

Here's some pictures, I like pictures.

 

[Tazza]

Aha, html doesn't parse in preview, but it does when it's actually posted. Good to know.

Here's some pictures, I like pictures.

Looks good

 

[fatjay]

Looks good

Forks have come and gone(not to me) in the $300-400 range. Not wanting to invest in new forks for $700+, I thought I'd build my own. $80 3/8" plate off ebay, $50 forks off facebook, $90 for misc steel.

Still have to get the bottom angle iron, drill the holes for pins, grind the forks, and paint, but it's coming along nicely.

 

[Tazza]

Forks have come and gone(not to me) in the $300-400 range. Not wanting to invest in new forks for $700+, I thought I'd build my own. $80 3/8" plate off ebay, $50 forks off facebook, $90 for misc steel.

Still have to get the bottom angle iron, drill the holes for pins, grind the forks, and paint, but it's coming along nicely.

Very nice job, looking really good so far.

 

[fatjay]

Very nice job, looking really good so far.

Biggest motivation for building my forks was lifting and moving my shed. And it mostly worked! Got stuck in the mud and broke the bead on the right front tire, so it was a bit of an issue since that's where I needed traction to make that turn.

 

[EmtOly]

If the fuel pump is losing prime, and there are no wet spots in the exposed line or connections it could have a tear in the diaphragm. Does the oil level rise slightly and smell strongly of gas?
Electric pumps are a common mod, but the Wisconsin V4's are really sensitive to over-pressure flooding, so you need a pump that only puts out about 1.5 - 2.5 psi, or a regulator that can maintain that.
As for parsing links, any type of formatting here requires hand coding in the html, just like you were building a webpage in notepad. I use HTML Cheatsheet and just cut and paste the code so I don't bork it. Always use the width= modifier for pictures so they won't break the frames here; I set yours at 75% of screen, which seems about ideal to me. Always use the preview, as there is no post editing for non-mods.
I see that you're on TbN as well and already taking heat from the safety police about the lack of ROPS, don't let them throw you. There are some strong opinion there, but a wealth of knowledge about lots of stuff, it's a fun place.

Just curious what was decided to be used as far as fuel pump and or regulator I have a Melroe 610 that never has fuel available to start. If running and shut off and then started shortly thereafter starts fine. But when cold a quick short blast of ether it fires immediately.