Repowering Gehl 2500 with Honda Power

[Gehl-2500]

I recently repowered a Gehl 2500 with a 24hp Honda GX670 motor. Has anyone dealt with the throttle hookup on on of these conversions? Also, the FSM I picked up says to make sure Hydraulic fluid is in the hose feeding to the pump. How can I do that when the fluid is going to drain out of the hose back into the tank? Thanks ahead of time... Mike

 

[Tazza]

 

[Tazza]

I found to draw fluid into the pump can be done by drawing the stick out of the lift cylinders and operating the controls. This creates a vacuum that draws up fluid from the tank and into the pumps to prevent a *dry* start. I know the bobcat setups are above below the oil tank, but it did put oil into the pumps before i started. Gravity alone didn't work for me.

 

[skidsteer.ca]

I found to draw fluid into the pump can be done by drawing the stick out of the lift cylinders and operating the controls. This creates a vacuum that draws up fluid from the tank and into the pumps to prevent a *dry* start. I know the bobcat setups are above below the oil tank, but it did put oil into the pumps before i started. Gravity alone didn't work for me.

Whoo hoo, skidsteer porn, sure is purdy!
Ken

 

[Tazza]

Whoo hoo, skidsteer porn, sure is purdy!
Ken

LOL it sure is, fresh paiont looks great too.

 

[Gehl-2500]

LOL it sure is, fresh paiont looks great too.

Thanks Guys... Is there a place online that people can order parts for these older Gehl's? Thanks Mike

 

[Sam_French]

Thanks Guys... Is there a place online that people can order parts for these older Gehl's? Thanks Mike

That is SO CLEAN!!!!!!!! Thank You for showing some pics. Can we see more PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Sam

 

[Gehl-2500]

That is SO CLEAN!!!!!!!! Thank You for showing some pics. Can we see more PLEASE!!!!!!!!!! Thank You Sam

Thanks... It's a fun machine! There's a picture of it completed on the Gehl section on this forum Mike http://www.skidsteerforum.com/DesktopDefault.aspx?tabid=54&frmView=ShowPost&PostID=29487