How's life?

[dabe]

I am doing well, thanks. I think I have fixed most of the oil leaks on my JCB 165.

 

[Combat Jump]

My Bobcat S70 is so reliable, I haven't needed to browse these forums for a long time, so that's why I've been absent.

 

[RobPg1967]

Still working My 743B . Old school is the new cool.

 

[rducharme]

still here

 

[Mustang Guy]

I know it's usually chaotic, but figured I'd ask to see how everyone is doing in the community?

The buzzards are circling but I can still keep them at bay.
After much consideration I made the move to replace my 2040 Mustang with a Giant G2700HD+ wheel loader. A bit of a learning curve, but so far so good.

 

[touyaj]

Busy and I'm doing well. Hope everyone is doing well too, Stay healthy and be safe.

 

[B.Lade]

I'm keeping my bobcat 853 running and in good shape.
I replaced the spool seals and also the seals in the bucket/
lift control. None of this stuff is easy but can be done.
Also I replaced the bushings in the bob-tach and also
the tapered pins which were somewhat worn. I also replaced the water temp sensor to restore functionality to the temp gauge. Another project was to replace the injection pump,
a somewhat challenging thing. The timing marks on the pump
seemingly were in the wrong place for my 4JB1 engine.
My 853 has a little over 3000 hours on it now and is used regularly. I could afford to buy a newer machine but elect to
keep this one as long as possible.

 

[Mustang Guy]

I like it ! Is that hy-stat drive or converter? How much break-out force does it have?

It's hy-stat, 4wd w/diff locks, 50 HP, breakout is 5,845 lbs.

 

[lewmt]

Just getting in sync with the NH L223 I just bought. Will be picking brains a lot in the near future

 

[ZekeSkyree]

Decided to re-rewire my 642 and am halfway through it. Cab done and engine bay in progress... New grandson so life is good.

 

[Eston62]

Doing well here. Quick question. What oil should I use on a 1990 Bobcat 743 with 3400 hours?

Use regular 15w-40 oil for diesel engine. Just follow maintenance scedule.

 

[Joann4Jim]

We're fine, thanks for asking , Jim's still carrying broken trees to the curb for pickup (New Holland skid steer lx985 with a grapple) . We were very fortunate regarding the 2 hurricanes that hit FL this year. Hope all is well with you.

 

[Eston62]

Here, in ESTONIA, is everyting ok. No hurricanes, no vulcan`s, no big waves from sea.. just one bad neighbor, otherwise is life good.
I`m sometimes thinking that why we, estonians, building our houses strong and reliable, even we do`nt have any horrific circumstances...

 

[wictor]

Just doing some injector work to fix them

 

[Joann4Jim]

Here, in ESTONIA, is everyting ok. No hurricanes, no vulcan`s, no big waves from sea.. just one bad neighbor, otherwise is life good.
I`m sometimes thinking that why we, estonians, building our houses strong and reliable, even we do`nt have any horrific circumstances...

I call my neighbors The McNasties.

 

[Big Bern]

I know it's usually choatic, but figured I'd ask to see how everyone is doing in the community?

Getting snow blower attachment ready for winter.

 

[Tango-Charlie]

Still above ground and busy building my dream shop 60x80, concrete floor, and heated.

 

[dynarider]

I am still here, still working the old 332 Mustang, the Onan NHC is getting tired but still pluggin away

 

[eeastment]

Still here, I use this forum about 2-3 times per year. I'm not terribly active. But, if anyone has LS185b questions I can help answer them. I've been through a lot of this machines systems and made modifications to it over about 5 years of ownership.

I've made my own 800W pair of electric cab heaters (1600W total). Added grip heaters, windshield wiper to the aftermarket cab door, added on-board battery charger and installed engine oil heater on top of the factory installed engine coolant heater. I use mine to snow-blow my place in the Colorado mountains at 7,900 ft. Elevation every year. Not to mention farm take and pot holes, etc. it's been a great machine.

 

[Joann4Jim]

Happy New Year