Install Rear Window on Skid Steer

[conc2steel]

I have a Bobcat 853 and just received my factory rear window, rubber "L" gasket and gasket liner/ring. The challenge is, that I can't figure how it installs. he manual is no help. Anyone done this in the past?

 

[KSsteve]

If it's anything like a truck window gasket, you can line a piece of rope in the channel, leaving about a foot hanging out. have someone on the inside or outide applying pressure to the glass (depends on the molding) from the opposite side slowly pull the string around the window and it should seat. you may have to pop a small piece in place with a screwdriver at the end. Hope this helps (Assuming its like a truck window) if not good luck. Steve

 

[sterlclan]

If it's anything like a truck window gasket, you can line a piece of rope in the channel, leaving about a foot hanging out. have someone on the inside or outide applying pressure to the glass (depends on the molding) from the opposite side slowly pull the string around the window and it should seat. you may have to pop a small piece in place with a screwdriver at the end. Hope this helps (Assuming its like a truck window) if not good luck. Steve

yup it will be like a truck glass rubber on glass rope in groove pull rope sometimes a little dish soap on the groove will help napa sells the tool for installing the locking bead or you could use window sticks (also at napa) or a screwdriver to get the lock in....Jeff

 

[thetool]

This is one of those frustrating things that you just have to do once or twice to know how to do it.
If you look at the profile of the gasket, you can see the correct orientation. The rope is on the insided of the cab. The lock is outside and zipped after you get the glass in.
Important is gasket prep befor you try to install the pane. It has to be snug around the perimeter and cut to length to have a good butt joint at the center bottom of the window. If it's not snug around the edge you'll have a gap at the joint. If so, black RTV and next time you'll do it right.
The gasket needs to be clean clean clean, and I like to use wd40 for lube, but it's messy and takes a while to clean the glass when you're done.
You have to try and work the pane into one corner first, then a side, then on around, and you have to gently push the glass toward the corner you started, and then the corner and side. For a back window, you might need a helper in the cab to help you push and keep you from pushing to far in and having to start over or buy a new pane.
I use two picks with handles, they're like cotter-key pullers but less angled. Dang pricey Snap-on stuff. When one corner and side is started, gently use tools to pull the rubber up and around the edge of the glass, working your way around.
An auto glass installer would probably save you some aggravation here, just something to think about. It's easier to show than tell.
Good Luck

 

[gink595]

This is one of those frustrating things that you just have to do once or twice to know how to do it.
If you look at the profile of the gasket, you can see the correct orientation. The rope is on the insided of the cab. The lock is outside and zipped after you get the glass in.
Important is gasket prep befor you try to install the pane. It has to be snug around the perimeter and cut to length to have a good butt joint at the center bottom of the window. If it's not snug around the edge you'll have a gap at the joint. If so, black RTV and next time you'll do it right.
The gasket needs to be clean clean clean, and I like to use wd40 for lube, but it's messy and takes a while to clean the glass when you're done.
You have to try and work the pane into one corner first, then a side, then on around, and you have to gently push the glass toward the corner you started, and then the corner and side. For a back window, you might need a helper in the cab to help you push and keep you from pushing to far in and having to start over or buy a new pane.
I use two picks with handles, they're like cotter-key pullers but less angled. Dang pricey Snap-on stuff. When one corner and side is started, gently use tools to pull the rubber up and around the edge of the glass, working your way around.
An auto glass installer would probably save you some aggravation here, just something to think about. It's easier to show than tell.
Good Luck

If it's like the door windows, drink alot of beer before hand, than give it a try. And finally call the local glass guy before you get to P'oed and decide to break it. Well that was my experience without the beer. Good Luck!

 

[mkueffler]

If it's like the door windows, drink alot of beer before hand, than give it a try. And finally call the local glass guy before you get to P'oed and decide to break it. Well that was my experience without the beer. Good Luck!

Is the dealer the only place you can get a back window and ruber molding? how much are they?

 

[thetool]

Is the dealer the only place you can get a back window and ruber molding? how much are they?

Check this out, posted just a few days ago:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22117
That is a great post, probably just what you're looking for.....=).

 

[thetool]

Check this out, posted just a few days ago:
http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=22117
That is a great post, probably just what you're looking for.....=).

Great website, Marty, BTW.....=).

 

[spudcat]

This link might be of help (door not rear window) but no mention of using a piece of cord. Cord works very well but is tricky on doors with not flat glass as it can pop out which is annoying if you are tying to do it without a helper. http://accuratemachinery.com/stories/Story.2008-05-15.3510

 

[mkueffler]

This link might be of help (door not rear window) but no mention of using a piece of cord. Cord works very well but is tricky on doors with not flat glass as it can pop out which is annoying if you are tying to do it without a helper. http://accuratemachinery.com/stories/Story.2008-05-15.3510

Thank you thetool and spudcat! I'm glad I stumbled across this site, there is a wealth of info here. Thanks for the comment on my web site, i pretty much just have pic's of my house up now as we are trying to sell it.

 

[1gr8bldr]

Thank you thetool and spudcat! I'm glad I stumbled across this site, there is a wealth of info here. Thanks for the comment on my web site, i pretty much just have pic's of my house up now as we are trying to sell it.

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