Remember those sticky tab labels we all used on our files in college/high school? I went through my car manual and bike manual and stuck the tabs on the chapters and wrote the chapter heading on them. Makes it so much easier to find the exact chapter that you need as the tabs stick out the side/top of manual. On ring binder manuals I used the office index dividers to do the same. Yes its ten minutes of your time to do it but its great in the future. Like you with the Bobcat, I've had both the car and bike for eight years now. Also, nail files are great for cleaning contacts , easier than trying to do it with sandpaper. Just make sure you buy your own and don't pinch the wife's !
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Gotta love having a skid loader around. They are for sure a very useful machine. Knew a guy who had an attachment that allowed him to use it like a small excavator. Went with him to Oregon to help get a piece of property ready for sale and we brought it along and rented a skid loader locally. For a long while I did all the maintenance work on his stuff. He bought a huge 30,000 sq foot building that was due for demolition. Had a large scissor lift, a boom lift, two skid loaders and some other stuff that I took care of plus helping to clean up and do the work on the building. The second skid loader he purchased from someone with it acting up. I made repairs and serviced it since who knows when it was done last and he ended up selling it back to the guy afterwards. He also had a small excavator on another piece of property that I worked on. He had a hydraulic line that blew and the cheapo was only going to buy a single wrench rather than a couple around the same size (like 21 to 25 mm wrench sizes can't remember them all but bigger). I told him to get the group since it was like 10 or 15 bucks more than the single wrench, he asked me when we would ever use that size of wrench and I told him, "Every time it breaks down." He bought the group and when we got back to put the new line on oddly enough we needed a different size than the one he bought and two of them instead of just the one may the job a ton easier. Also ended up being one of them was the correct size for the oil filter on his F250 diesel as well. Always worth having tools and knowledge though. Tons of things you can learn and figure out that way. I am hoping to pick up a piece of property at some point and honestly want to get a skid steer and a couple buckets so I can build the house and do any of the work needed myself. I think it will more than pay for the cost of a used skid loader what I save from paying someone else.
@@DieselCreek Yeah that could have been the right range. I think it was the 6.7l from the mid 2000's that he had. Ended up using those wrenches a few times though.
Jeez after the leaf blower I had to clean my puter screen off. I just got a 1994 742b yesterday. 1300 hours.Its a gas model. It has been stored inside all its life. It has some dings and scratches It is spotless non the less. Its going to be a big help with the 1966 ford backhoe.The only thing good about the backhoe it is the hoe. And it weights 8000lb. I have a 13,000 winch on the front of it. Ive been pulling some big trees down with here on the ranch.. The loader bucket I think was off a drag line. Its way to big. I ran it for a few hours yesterday here and what a good job they do. I picked up every big rock in my 2 acres in no time. The 5 ton of gravel got spreader in no time and leveled. Ditches filled and some bond fire junk in the dumpster. I love it. Watching you convinced me to get one.
Matt, it was so satisfying see you put back this freshly painted box cover ! Who else can't wait for a deep steam cleansing of this beaut and a few paint touch ups ??? ;-)
Any repair/maintenance videos you do I can watch all day everyday I can learn a lot from it and there's that satisfying feeling seeing things getting fixed.
Just a piece of advice from a guy that has been in the electrical business for 30 years troubleshooting automation equipment. Don't ever spray air at a mess like that to clean it (the rust in the relay/fuse box) always vacuum it out! spraying it usually lodges the crap deeper into the sockets causing more issues. Also clean ALL the contacts with fine sandpaper and flush the sockets out with "contact cleaner" Then spray it with air to evaporate the cleaner. I would also re-seal that gasket around the plate to keep water from getting in there again...good luck
I've logged a lot of hours in skid steers but only just recently purchased my very own S185. This was a great video to see these issues and how to fix them incase I ever run into the same problems! Thanks for the great content, you do a great job of getting the camera in so we can see what you're doing. Love watching all your vids! Keep up the great work!
LOL, been around Bobcats since the all new M610 and #1 thing I can tell you, buy new, for those who make a living with one. For those like Diesel Creek with old stuff, good luck & thanks for the entertainment!!!
Nice video! I'm a truck driver for one of the larger equipment rental companies and I'm often helping in the shop since we are down a mechanic. Myself and the other driver put a track on a bobcat the other day after we rescued it from a jobsite. It's very rare that a machine doesn't come back with me when it's broken cause of the knowledge I've gained and all the tools I cary on my truck. First thing I did when I bought my massey ferguson was get service manuals😂
Man, how can you work in such a messed up, dirty machine !? Geeez, man, a couple cans of brake cleaner everywhere, your steam washer and, voilà ! A much pleasant machine to work on. And yes, a paint job ! C'mon, that's a single day job ! Worth it ! For one, Chris of Letsdig18 would'nt touch that machine with a ten foot pole ! In comparision, your "small" but hefty dump truck is a jewell ! I love it !
Yes I bought my new Holland LS 180 new in 2004 never had rain on it stored in my garage always use it for property work/ snow removal 368 hours and everything is just like the day I bought it. Since it's a pre emissions skid steer she is as valuable as it was in 04.
Any "just bought an (insert specific equipment here) cheap, so let's see if we can make it as good and reliable for much less than buying an equivalent working one" video is a good video.
I used to be a bobcat mechanic and had a custom built pair of vice grips that would push those “cam follower” bearings against the bars and would always put a wireless tach on the wheels to get them to run straight. You can flip those “centering” bars over and use the backside if they have worn in bad grooves. Always lift the arms and support them then you can lay a piece of padded plywood over the operators area to lay on to do any work on the hydrostat
I’d like to see a “everything wrong with my cheap case skid steer” video even though it’s not yours. I looked on equipment trader and the cheapest one for sale was 2x the price your friend paid. It had more hours but original paint.
In my area a well used (up) machine starts at $ 2000. "Runs as it should, just needs a drive motor, 3 tires. glow plugs and it smokes". And picture showed a twisted bucket to boot!
At 19:00 the belt and pulley in the background is the tensioner for the cooling fan. It's an aluminum arm with a steel bushing and bolt in it. They are notorious for seizing up and causing overheating problems. The tensioner will keep enough pressure on the belt to turn the fan at idle, but at high RPM or working the machine hard the belt will slip causing overheating. I take mine apart at every oil change and lube it up with anti seize. I enjoy your videos, especially the church project.
Superb explanations! I remember the first Bobcat from Army Corps of Engineers trials. Stupid results. They decided on much larger machines which could rarely be transported to point of need!
Balls on a Canary, that Skidder is just begging for a Power Wash or Steam Cleaning. But some folks call the grease and oil "Patina" . Enjoy yer videos, keep em' comin'.
Great video, Tips for purchasing a decent used skid steer. 1. DEEP POCKETS 2. Tolerant of BS, this machine is ready to dig. 3. Low hours, means too many break downs due to operator errors.
Great repair on bobcat I also have 185 I put silicone around the relay cover It now keeps moisture out But I also changed 2 relays that where destroyed with rust and sediment and shorted out Great job thank u
G'day Matt, just purchased my first Bobcat (743B) - excellent deal as was pouring out hydro oil. Was missing the retainer circlip on the hydro pump input seal and the seal had fallen out. Few $ for a new seal and clip and it's back in service. Only owned for a week and I agree, will likely have one until the day I die now! Thanks for your videos, appreciate the work you put in to them and all the gear you work hard to get back in service. Cheers from Australia.
You deserved a new seat, as a reward for your dedication to your great channel, and your honest approach to helping us dummies by showing us how important common sense is to solving problems.
Would highly recommend doing a deep steam clean , Just had a friend of mine loosenhis unit due to a fire resulting from a leak . Clean enginenbays done lie when something goes wrong Excellent video as always man!
WD-40 specialist contact cleaner is great for corrosion cleaning. We use it at work, it's actually recommended in the field service manual for our printing presses. The water based ink releases a lot of moisture into the wiring and circuit boards.
I always find it disappointing when something has to be adjusted by just loosening a bolt, sliding and retightening. If you're not careful, you can lose the position completely or if the surfaces aren't clean, it can be a pain making fine adjustments. Why can't it be a threaded setting or a mechanism that gives you good leverage. It would save so much time and nerves. The quality of the machine should emerge from clever engineering, not from an experienced dude sweating his balls off in the field, trying to get an elephant to play the violin.
Remember- manufacturers are in the business to make machines- not make machines easy to maintain and keep for decades... they would all be out of business if they didn't cut some corners on cost...
It's really that reconfiguring something that simple would boggle the mind of the engineers. I asked an engineer to design a regulator that would regulate the gas flow for a certain carburetor what he came up with was three times the size of the carburetor and couldn't be used he said there was no way anyone could make what I needed. I found exactly what I needed on an old frozen Coke machine that was being thrown out. it was what regulated the syrup flow and was designed to fit perfectly in my application. (the frozen coke machine was manufactured 30 years before my request.) Sometimes you just have to Keep It Simple Stupid to make things work right without complications.
Meatball & his ball stole the show. Yes on the skid stear. I learned new stuff watching you work your's. Didn't realize I could cut earth with the bucket.
My electrical spidy senses are going nuts at how you "cleaned" those relays. Man, put up the money and replace all of those relays. Then clean the fuse panel with some good electrical contact cleaner.
Buy a new cover or repair that one so it will seal and as previously said should have use contact cleaner. It will come back only next time it could melt the relays and ruin mounting base because of resistance and Heat. Just saying a couple dollars now might save you a lot of down time and money later when you have to replace the harness.
@@corydriver7634 While relays can go on fire, it's not very frequent. The contacts usually burn themselves so badly that the resistance is high enough to not have a fire, though things may get a bit melty.
Did you notice how he "discovered" the "corroded" hole in the relay panel cover that was allowing water to get in there and cause all that corrosion. In reality that was a drain hole and someone had put the relay panel cover on upside down.
Yeah, it's 'a little tight in there'. Camarata had to change hoses on a drive motor, the 'expletives' must have kept him warm for a long while. I'd like to see a vid on what to look for. Could be interesting. Thank you.
You are fast becoming one of my favorite channels I like the way you do things you keep it simple and just use common sense that is something in a big shortage nowadays
You could ask Andrew Camarata about bobcat skid steer’s, he had two for a while and couldn’t depend on them! He was always working on them and each video it seemed like he was having some kind of problem with them! He finally found a deal on a ICI skid steer and still hasn’t had any trouble with it! I watch hie videos too and he got on a Takeuchi T10 and decided to buy it and afterwards he ran up on the T12 so he bought it too! They seem to be great skid steer machines and Letsdig18 , Chris bought himself a brand new one! I know not everyone can buy new equipment especially if they’re trying to grow! I think you do a great job on whatever you do! Hey Matt I can’t wait to see Christine painted and grading your road! She’s going to be a awesome machine! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
For me I might have hit the pin hole with something to seal it and taken a good look at the gasket under the cover for the relay panel, keeping moisture out is important when it comes to electrical junk lol
Another thing I’d like to point out, lift the arms all the way up, and put the lock in. Then flip the cab. You can stand beside the machine (if you take the metal tracks off) and work on it. Just changed the chain in a 873, I put it off for weeks because I didn’t want to do it on my head, the manual knows best. Great videos keep it up!
“Well now, that was a little dirty in there”. LOL, like it was clean after you used the leaf blower on it 😂. Seriously this was an interesting process-one of those where you’re laying in an uncomfortable position trying to reach an awkward bolt-cussing away-thinking there has got to bet a better way. Yes on the skid steer purchase video and more Meatball he’s always entertaining.
Reminds me of back in the 1960s, there was a car with a V8 engine where you had to pull the engine to replace the back spark plug on each side. Some owners just cut a hole in the wheel well to get at those plugs and then fastened a home-made sheet-metal cover plate with sheet-metal screws over the hole!
i might be wrong but that was a drain hole all along some one put it on upside down at some point as when you removed it you had to rotate it to read were the relays corrasponded entertaining anyway thanx {:-) PAV uk
If the contacts for the relays are corroded then so are all the plugs. This is going to likely keep giving you trouble until you clean it all up and seal that cover properly. Power wash and steam clean, take care of some of the leaks, grease her up good, clean up some of the rust, and paint that baby up. You should always have a relay and fuses handy. I always find that if you keep your equipment clean you notice leaks and such faster and can fix them before they get out of hand. You also tend to do the regular maintenance more often and you will find this thing could last you 30+ years easy.
Enjoyed the video. While I don't have a skid steer to work on, learning how they operate and watching you diagnosis the issues was really informative. Keep'm coming. Also, Meatball is a hoot. The ball is bigger than he is yet that doesn't stop him. Clearly you're the Alpha dog judging by his efforts to get your attention. He's a keeper.
I already know this is gonna be a great video!. Edit: I think it would be a great idea for you to go over buying a used skid steer and what to look out for.
I have been a Bobcat tech since 2002.... raise your lift arms before working under the cab makes it so much easier. also jack that machine off the ground before messing with steering settings
I've seen a few people have some bad luck with worn out Skid Steers and won't own one again, but that one is a tough and obviously well built. All the best and Yeah Skid Steer for making such a great performing machine. Keep on Skid Steering.
Whenever you encounter rust like in the relay housing you should clean it up then spray it with Ospho. It will stop all the rust quickly and prevent more.
On the farm we had a 6ft wise 3pt mounted Woods Cadet. She was pretty worn out as she was used by the county abs was pretty thrashed and leaked out the gearbox oil in a day. Lol. But what ever one could get under the deck it’d pulverize. In a previous video you mentioned the pins on the brush cutter are 3/4 inch diameter, the Woods bolts were 1.5 inch diameter, meaning the woods would have a cross sectional diameter 4x times larger. Also, the woods blades were flat 1/2 or 5/8 inch thick barstock with no sharp edge so they just mashed stuff but didn’t dull as they were dull lol. Idk might be best to use the model as light duty cutter for grass and small brush. Just thoughts on it. Super handy having on the front of a skid steer though.
*Excellent video. Thank you. Understanding the principals by which something works is a most excellent way to grasp what could be wrong and how to fix that. That alone is something that is rarely explained, let alone taught by example such as you showed. Good communication is always such a hard thing to do. Again, thank you for your striving to produce something of value for your audience.*
Cool. Just bought a 2000 863 bobcat. So far ive no issues but im a otr semi driver, dont get it out much,,,,,,yet. Thanks for the video. Very educational.
As one Bobcat owner to another. Spray that mess under the cab with oven cleaner and let soak for a few minutes. Pressure wash and it'll look like a new machine. Seal up that relay box and keep water out in the future. Those relays are a common type available from Amazon and Ebay, cheap and I'd replace them all.
Next time the Bobcat plate is out would it be possible to add a couple set screw adjusters to the blocks. It would save tapping them back and forth. I have much better luck with being able to dial in a screw thread. Some RTV sealant around the cover might keep the water out of the relay panel. Power washing helps keep the equipment clean, but it is hell on electronics.
Great video. Same issue with relays. I put a bead of silicone around cover. Still can peel the cover off but keeps water out now. Also not a fan of Bobcat dealer in my area. Go in for a part and they try to make you feel bad or cheap for having an older machine and not buying a new machine every time.
I’ve told them where they can shove their new machine before.... this machine was almost traded to that dealer before I bought it, I gave them $500 more than the dealer was giving And still got it for half of market value
I'll add my vote for tips on buying a used Skid Steer. With all the the attachment options these seem to have they can be mega-useful! I have no idea what a Dealer charges for those relays but OMRON relays are pretty available on EBay, etc so if you get the Part Number you might find cheaper replacements.
Few years back,company I worked for had one of those.I was doing a P.M.service when I noticed the Hydrulic filter had not been changed in about three or four years.Tried taking filter off it was stuck so badly that we finally had to replace the filter block never did get the filter off the block.Damn machine was still working ,but after we changed the Hydrulic oil and filter,repacked two or three cylinders,the operator said that the machine worked good as new.
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Remember those sticky tab labels we all used on our files in college/high school? I went through my car manual and bike manual and stuck the tabs on the chapters and wrote the chapter heading on them. Makes it so much easier to find the exact chapter that you need as the tabs stick out the side/top of manual. On ring binder manuals I used the office index dividers to do the same. Yes its ten minutes of your time to do it but its great in the future. Like you with the Bobcat, I've had both the car and bike for eight years now. Also, nail files are great for cleaning contacts , easier than trying to do it with sandpaper. Just make sure you buy your own and don't pinch the wife's !
Get emery stone files. Beats the heck out of nail files. www.walmart.com/ip/3Pcs-Stone-Nail-File-Buffer-blocks-Grind-Sand-Nail-Files-Pedicure-Manicure-Care-Makeup-Tool/722461448?wmlspartner=wlpa&selectedSellerId=101001360&&adid=22222222227355753317&wl0=&wl1=g&wl2=c&wl3=441049901492&wl4=pla-914303379962&wl5=9012455&wl6=&wl7=&wl8=&wl9=pla&wl10=128133340&wl11=online&wl12=722461448&veh=sem
It's OK to pinch the wife's, just don't let her catch you. Really don't let her catch you putting it back when you're done!
Gotta love having a skid loader around. They are for sure a very useful machine. Knew a guy who had an attachment that allowed him to use it like a small excavator. Went with him to Oregon to help get a piece of property ready for sale and we brought it along and rented a skid loader locally.
For a long while I did all the maintenance work on his stuff. He bought a huge 30,000 sq foot building that was due for demolition. Had a large scissor lift, a boom lift, two skid loaders and some other stuff that I took care of plus helping to clean up and do the work on the building. The second skid loader he purchased from someone with it acting up. I made repairs and serviced it since who knows when it was done last and he ended up selling it back to the guy afterwards. He also had a small excavator on another piece of property that I worked on. He had a hydraulic line that blew and the cheapo was only going to buy a single wrench rather than a couple around the same size (like 21 to 25 mm wrench sizes can't remember them all but bigger). I told him to get the group since it was like 10 or 15 bucks more than the single wrench, he asked me when we would ever use that size of wrench and I told him, "Every time it breaks down." He bought the group and when we got back to put the new line on oddly enough we needed a different size than the one he bought and two of them instead of just the one may the job a ton easier. Also ended up being one of them was the correct size for the oil filter on his F250 diesel as well.
Always worth having tools and knowledge though. Tons of things you can learn and figure out that way. I am hoping to pick up a piece of property at some point and honestly want to get a skid steer and a couple buckets so I can build the house and do any of the work needed myself. I think it will more than pay for the cost of a used skid loader what I save from paying someone else.
36mm is an f250 oil filter
@@DieselCreek Yeah that could have been the right range. I think it was the 6.7l from the mid 2000's that he had. Ended up using those wrenches a few times though.
Love the interaction with Meatball. He's one happy and fit Bulldog
Jeez after the leaf blower I had to clean my puter screen off. I just got a 1994 742b yesterday. 1300 hours.Its a gas model. It has been stored inside all its life. It has some dings and scratches It is spotless non the less. Its going to be a big help with the 1966 ford backhoe.The only thing good about the backhoe it is the hoe. And it weights 8000lb. I have a 13,000 winch on the front of it. Ive been pulling some big trees down with here on the ranch.. The loader bucket I think was off a drag line. Its way to big. I ran it for a few hours yesterday here and what a good job they do. I picked up every big rock in my 2 acres in no time. The 5 ton of gravel got spreader in no time and leveled. Ditches filled and some bond fire junk in the dumpster. I love it. Watching you convinced me to get one.
Knowledge is power, let's see what one should look for when considering purchase of a used skid steer.
Just dont buy a bobcat. Usually the japanese stuff is good. Greetings from Germany!
I will have someone that no’s a lot before I even consider a purchase
You didn't by any chance go to fishburn military school did ya
@@williamchauncey8100 no , I went to McAuther and just for swimming lessons.
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hey, ihave watched just about every episode you have made . i am 72 years old and i envy you to live what you believe in. keep it up.
Matt, it was so satisfying see you put back this freshly painted box cover !
Who else can't wait for a deep steam cleansing of this beaut and a few paint touch ups ??? ;-)
gotta love dielectric grease, the most logical maintenance on earth.
Any repair/maintenance videos you do I can watch all day everyday I can learn a lot from it and there's that satisfying feeling seeing things getting fixed.
Just a piece of advice from a guy that has been in the electrical business for 30 years troubleshooting automation equipment. Don't ever spray air at a mess like that to clean it (the rust in the relay/fuse box) always vacuum it out! spraying it usually lodges the crap deeper into the sockets causing more issues. Also clean ALL the contacts with fine sandpaper and flush the sockets out with "contact cleaner" Then spray it with air to evaporate the cleaner.
I would also re-seal that gasket around the plate to keep water from getting in there again...good luck
I've logged a lot of hours in skid steers but only just recently purchased my very own S185. This was a great video to see these issues and how to fix them incase I ever run into the same problems! Thanks for the great content, you do a great job of getting the camera in so we can see what you're doing. Love watching all your vids! Keep up the great work!
All that heavy machinery knowledge floating around in your head........awesome!
Yes, please do a video on purchasing a used skid steer. I'm interested in buying track loader next year. Appreciate your videos.
LOL, been around Bobcats since the all new M610 and #1 thing I can tell you, buy new, for those who make a living with one. For those like Diesel Creek with old stuff, good luck & thanks for the entertainment!!!
Nice video! I'm a truck driver for one of the larger equipment rental companies and I'm often helping in the shop since we are down a mechanic. Myself and the other driver put a track on a bobcat the other day after we rescued it from a jobsite. It's very rare that a machine doesn't come back with me when it's broken cause of the knowledge I've gained and all the tools I cary on my truck. First thing I did when I bought my massey ferguson was get service manuals😂
Matt, Your resourcefulness is an absolute must based on your location and like all of your pocketbook.
Literally just finished watching an old Andrew Camarata video and this shows up in my Subscription list. Winning!
I always love a new seat. Makes the biggest difference.
Yes on a “how to” buy a skid steer.
dont buy the cheapest one you can find.
Man, how can you work in such a messed up, dirty machine !? Geeez, man, a couple cans of brake cleaner everywhere, your steam washer and, voilà ! A much pleasant
machine to work on. And yes, a paint job ! C'mon, that's a single day job ! Worth it !
For one, Chris of Letsdig18 would'nt touch that machine with a ten foot pole !
In comparision, your "small" but hefty dump truck is a jewell ! I love it !
The skid steer I learned on had two big hand levers for travel and two foot pedals for boom and bucket.
Mine has that option but I hate the foot controls, mines all in the hands
@@DieselCreek "That's what she said" LOL. wait...
My new holland has the foot pedals. They can be jerky when your feet dance around on rough ground.
Yes I bought my new Holland LS 180 new in 2004 never had rain on it stored in my garage always use it for property work/ snow removal 368 hours and everything is just like the day I bought it. Since it's a pre emissions skid steer she is as valuable as it was in 04.
Any "just bought an (insert specific equipment here) cheap, so let's see if we can make it as good and reliable for much less than buying an equivalent working one" video is a good video.
I used to be a bobcat mechanic and had a custom built pair of vice grips that would push those “cam follower” bearings against the bars and would always put a wireless tach on the wheels to get them to run straight. You can flip those “centering” bars over and use the backside if they have worn in bad grooves.
Always lift the arms and support them then you can lay a piece of padded plywood over the operators area to lay on to do any work on the hydrostat
I’d like to see a “everything wrong with my cheap case skid steer” video even though it’s not yours. I looked on equipment trader and the cheapest one for sale was 2x the price your friend paid. It had more hours but original paint.
In my area a well used (up) machine starts at $ 2000. "Runs as it should, just needs a drive motor, 3 tires. glow plugs and it smokes". And picture showed a twisted bucket to boot!
At 19:00 the belt and pulley in the background is the tensioner for the cooling fan. It's an aluminum arm with a steel bushing and bolt in it. They are notorious for seizing up and causing overheating problems. The tensioner will keep enough pressure on the belt to turn the fan at idle, but at high RPM or working the machine hard the belt will slip causing overheating. I take mine apart at every oil change and lube it up with anti seize. I enjoy your videos, especially the church project.
Let's see a video of you cleaning and detailing that bobcat. She NEEDS it!!!!
Superb explanations! I remember the first Bobcat from Army Corps of Engineers trials. Stupid results. They decided on much larger machines which could rarely be transported to point of need!
That ole' bulldog with his red ball is a riot!!! 👍😂
Watch really closely at 1:57 ... I'm sure that's exactly who bumped the tripod.
big yes on what to look for on used skid steer.
Balls on a Canary, that Skidder is just begging for a Power Wash or Steam Cleaning. But some folks call the grease and oil "Patina" . Enjoy yer videos, keep em' comin'.
Great video,
Tips for purchasing a decent used skid steer.
1. DEEP POCKETS
2. Tolerant of BS, this machine is ready to dig.
3. Low hours, means too many break downs due to operator errors.
Giving the engine and hydraulics a good steam clean would help to reduce the where and tare, also be able to identify leaks etc
It’s on the list lol
Diesel Creek man the OCD in me was raging.
@@corydriver7634 hahaha, same here !!!
And new paint. Really enjoyed the video. So please do a video on further repairs.
Great repair on bobcat
I also have 185
I put silicone around the relay cover
It now keeps moisture out
But I also changed 2 relays that where destroyed with rust and sediment and shorted out
Great job thank u
You just seem to be such a down to earth, knowledgeable and chilled out fella. Really enjoying your videos mate. 🙂👍
G'day Matt, just purchased my first Bobcat (743B) - excellent deal as was pouring out hydro oil. Was missing the retainer circlip on the hydro pump input seal and the seal had fallen out. Few $ for a new seal and clip and it's back in service. Only owned for a week and I agree, will likely have one until the day I die now! Thanks for your videos, appreciate the work you put in to them and all the gear you work hard to get back in service.
Cheers from Australia.
it’s gonna be like a whole new machine now with new seat, controls, lights and glow plugs.
You deserved a new seat, as a reward for your dedication to your great channel, and your honest approach to helping us dummies by showing us how important common sense is to solving problems.
Would highly recommend doing a deep steam clean ,
Just had a friend of mine loosenhis unit due to a fire resulting from a leak .
Clean enginenbays done lie when something goes wrong
Excellent video as always man!
Your dog and his ball always makes me smile! Good work on the adjustments and on the trouble codes and the replacement relays.
Good job Matt , I like the security code instead of keys and self diagnosis features👍🍺
WD-40 specialist contact cleaner is great for corrosion cleaning. We use it at work, it's actually recommended in the field service manual for our printing presses. The water based ink releases a lot of moisture into the wiring and circuit boards.
Another good product for cleaning contacts is called DEOXIT. Here is a link caig.com/deoxit-d-series/
damn just finished a new Steve Summers and now here its a good morning
Yes on the used skid steer purchase video.
I always find it disappointing when something has to be adjusted by just loosening a bolt, sliding and retightening. If you're not careful, you can lose the position completely or if the surfaces aren't clean, it can be a pain making fine adjustments. Why can't it be a threaded setting or a mechanism that gives you good leverage. It would save so much time and nerves. The quality of the machine should emerge from clever engineering, not from an experienced dude sweating his balls off in the field, trying to get an elephant to play the violin.
Hahah you have a point my friend
Yes each of those rods could have had a tierod joint and be done with it
I'm feeling your pain. I hate it when adjustments require putting in or taking out shims. Constantly.
Remember- manufacturers are in the business to make machines- not make machines easy to maintain and keep for decades... they would all be out of business if they didn't cut some corners on cost...
It's really that reconfiguring something that simple would boggle the mind of the engineers. I asked an engineer to design a regulator that would regulate the gas flow for a certain carburetor what he came up with was three times the size of the carburetor and couldn't be used he said there was no way anyone could make what I needed. I found exactly what I needed on an old frozen Coke machine that was being thrown out. it was what regulated the syrup flow and was designed to fit perfectly in my application. (the frozen coke machine was manufactured 30 years before my request.) Sometimes you just have to Keep It Simple Stupid to make things work right without complications.
Meatball & his ball stole the show. Yes on the skid stear. I learned new stuff watching you work your's. Didn't realize I could cut earth with the bucket.
My electrical spidy senses are going nuts at how you "cleaned" those relays. Man, put up the money and replace all of those relays. Then clean the fuse panel with some good electrical contact cleaner.
Buy a new cover or repair that one so it will seal and as previously said should have use contact cleaner. It will come back only next time it could melt the relays and ruin mounting base because of resistance and Heat. Just saying a couple dollars now might save you a lot of down time and money later when you have to replace the harness.
Arthur Cunningham not to mention the would be a REALLY bad place to have a fire.
@@corydriver7634 While relays can go on fire, it's not very frequent. The contacts usually burn themselves so badly that the resistance is high enough to not have a fire, though things may get a bit melty.
Did you notice how he "discovered" the "corroded" hole in the relay panel cover that was allowing water to get in there and cause all that corrosion. In reality that was a drain hole and someone had put the relay panel cover on upside down.
Yes, it would be great to get educated on what to look for when buying used skid steers
Yeah, it's 'a little tight in there'. Camarata had to change hoses on a drive motor, the 'expletives' must have kept him warm for a long while.
I'd like to see a vid on what to look for. Could be interesting. Thank you.
yeah it think that job was one of the nails in the coffin for his dislike of bobcats. Not too long after that he bought the CL35
Bulldog wants to play ball, heck with Dad working!!! Yes skid steer look out for things during purchase would be good. Enjoyed
I’d be interested in the buying a used skid steer video.
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You are fast becoming one of my favorite channels I like the way you do things you keep it simple and just use common sense that is something in a big shortage nowadays
Love watching that dog playing with the ball twice his size...LOL
When he kicked the ball at the dogs face TWICE!! Oh my that was amazing!!
You could ask Andrew Camarata about bobcat skid steer’s, he had two for a while and couldn’t depend on them! He was always working on them and each video it seemed like he was having some kind of problem with them! He finally found a deal on a ICI skid steer and still hasn’t had any trouble with it! I watch hie videos too and he got on a Takeuchi T10 and decided to buy it and afterwards he ran up on the T12 so he bought it too! They seem to be great skid steer machines and Letsdig18 , Chris bought himself a brand new one! I know not everyone can buy new equipment especially if they’re trying to grow! I think you do a great job on whatever you do! Hey Matt I can’t wait to see Christine painted and grading your road! She’s going to be a awesome machine! 👌🏻👍🏻👍🏻
For me I might have hit the pin hole with something to seal it and taken a good look at the gasket under the cover for the relay panel, keeping moisture out is important when it comes to electrical junk lol
Another thing I’d like to point out, lift the arms all the way up, and put the lock in. Then flip the cab. You can stand beside the machine (if you take the metal tracks off) and work on it. Just changed the chain in a 873, I put it off for weeks because I didn’t want to do it on my head, the manual knows best. Great videos keep it up!
“Well now, that was a little dirty in there”. LOL, like it was clean after you used the leaf blower on it 😂. Seriously this was an interesting process-one of those where you’re laying in an uncomfortable position trying to reach an awkward bolt-cussing away-thinking there has got to bet a better way. Yes on the skid steer purchase video and more Meatball he’s always entertaining.
it was so dirty in there he had to clean his leaf blower after using it in there :o)
I can relate. Working on compact equipment can be...interesting.
Reminds me of back in the 1960s, there was a car with a V8 engine where you had to pull the engine to replace the back spark plug on each side. Some owners just cut a hole in the wheel well to get at those plugs and then fastened a home-made sheet-metal cover plate with sheet-metal screws over the hole!
Yes, what to look for when shopping for a good Skid Steer......... Thanks for having this channel.. From the high desert of Oregon
i might be wrong
but that was a drain hole all along
some one put it on upside down at some point
as when you removed it
you had to rotate it
to read were the relays corrasponded
entertaining anyway thanx
{:-) PAV uk
I was thinking the same thing!! I think he knew that!!! I think maybe it was HIM that rotated it last time he had it off! BUT I COULD BE WRONG
@@jeffreyc6508 He did say he has owned it 7 years and never had that cover off.
@@charliemartin-k7m You are right and I was wrong!
it was off center and also not round. probably just serendipity that flipping it over worked.
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Good old trick- duct tape your Shopvac extension next to the leaf blower tube.
As it blows the mess out, it vacuums it too.
What happened to the dumptruck shade tree engine repair? Did I miss the conclusion?
If the contacts for the relays are corroded then so are all the plugs. This is going to likely keep giving you trouble until you clean it all up and seal that cover properly. Power wash and steam clean, take care of some of the leaks, grease her up good, clean up some of the rust, and paint that baby up. You should always have a relay and fuses handy. I always find that if you keep your equipment clean you notice leaks and such faster and can fix them before they get out of hand. You also tend to do the regular maintenance more often and you will find this thing could last you 30+ years easy.
Your little bulldog stole the show, you know that right? lol
John Tilson 100% 😂 Meatball is always fun.
This is exactly why many actors refuse to share the stage with our four legged brethren.. 🤬🙈
I don't know why I like watching shows like this.... but I like watching shows like this....
Referring to the manual?? That takes all the fun out of it!
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Enjoyed the video. While I don't have a skid steer to work on, learning how they operate and watching you diagnosis the issues was really informative. Keep'm coming.
Also, Meatball is a hoot. The ball is bigger than he is yet that doesn't stop him. Clearly you're the Alpha dog judging by his efforts to get your attention. He's a keeper.
I already know this is gonna be a great video!.
Edit: I think it would be a great idea for you to go over buying a used skid steer and what to look out for.
Your dog and the red ball - amazing... a kittle bit grease around the black rubber will be helpful !
Cheers for sharing , I would like an upload from you giving that skid steer a good thorough steam clean . much appreciated :-)
I have been a Bobcat tech since 2002.... raise your lift arms before working under the cab makes it so much easier. also jack that machine off the ground before messing with steering settings
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Definitely interested in the used skidsteer video though
I've seen a few people have some bad luck with worn out Skid Steers and won't own one again, but that one is a tough and obviously well built. All the best and Yeah Skid Steer for making such a great performing machine. Keep on Skid Steering.
I would like to see a video what to look after buying an used Skid Steer.
Better to look before you buy it. 😉
I know, couldn't help it. 😁
Your experience in buying any piece of equipment is valuable. Thanks
Those darn engineers never think about access for maintenance.
Whenever you encounter rust like in the relay housing you should clean it up then spray it with Ospho. It will stop all the rust quickly and prevent more.
I'm coming to steal Meatball. Fair warning. He is awesome.
Awesome video mate. Walking is such a common issue and your walk through is so good to see to put it into perspective that's easy to understand.
I reach down, between my legs and...point out the relay box
If Diamond Dave owned a Bobcat.......
Your knowledge of machinery and other stuff is amazing, your choice of videos is always what we need Matt..
Meat ball enjoying his life
Yes a video on what to look when purshasing a skidsteer would be a cool one
Is one of the issues requiring attention you mentioned by any chance, squealing tracks.
Nope not fixable but sounds Like a tank and That sounds Like Freedom
@@ypop417 if i hear tanks im thinking there is going to be war.
The oil would attract dirt and accelerate wear. Or just get wiped out. Let them squeak
On the farm we had a 6ft wise 3pt mounted Woods Cadet. She was pretty worn out as she was used by the county abs was pretty thrashed and leaked out the gearbox oil in a day. Lol. But what ever one could get under the deck it’d pulverize.
In a previous video you mentioned the pins on the brush cutter are 3/4 inch diameter, the Woods bolts were 1.5 inch diameter, meaning the woods would have a cross sectional diameter 4x times larger. Also, the woods blades were flat 1/2 or 5/8 inch thick barstock with no sharp edge so they just mashed stuff but didn’t dull as they were dull lol. Idk might be best to use the model as light duty cutter for grass and small brush. Just thoughts on it. Super handy having on the front of a skid steer though.
It looks like it needs a good steam cleaning
Great video as always Matt super informative 33:41 @Diesel Creek
I thought you'd fix that squeeking, poor thing
Not something that can be fixed because it isn’t a problem, it’s just the nature of these type of tracks
@@DieselCreek Oh right then, that sucks!
@David Webb Sounds Like Freedom!
*Excellent video. Thank you. Understanding the principals by which something works is a most excellent way to grasp what could be wrong and how to fix that. That alone is something that is rarely explained, let alone taught by example such as you showed. Good communication is always such a hard thing to do. Again, thank you for your striving to produce something of value for your audience.*
No time for the washer. No time for paint. Unsubscribe!
Lmao wait you were subscribed!?
@@DieselCreek Should be.
@@DieselCreek Under his Sudo Name incognito I reckon
Cool. Just bought a 2000 863 bobcat. So far ive no issues but im a otr semi driver, dont get it out much,,,,,,yet. Thanks for the video. Very educational.
Awesome video. I love this stuff. Also everytime you show your dog and that ball it puts a smile on my face.
Just a simple snail-cam like a brake adjuster might be a cheap solution - so you could adjust then tighten-up
Enjoying your work a lot
Yes, to the skid steer video.
As one Bobcat owner to another. Spray that mess under the cab with oven cleaner and let soak for a few minutes. Pressure wash and it'll look like a new machine. Seal up that relay box and keep water out in the future. Those relays are a common type available from Amazon and Ebay, cheap and I'd replace them all.
Next time the Bobcat plate is out would it be possible to add a couple set screw adjusters to the blocks. It would save tapping them back and forth.
I have much better luck with being able to dial in a screw thread.
Some RTV sealant around the cover might keep the water out of the relay panel.
Power washing helps keep the equipment clean, but it is hell on electronics.
Late, but having some DeoxIt5 (spray and dab-on) is super helpful for contact housekeeping before dielectric greasing.
I like the way Roger Pate put it, Thanks for the videos
Great video. Same issue with relays. I put a bead of silicone around cover. Still can peel the cover off but keeps water out now.
Also not a fan of Bobcat dealer in my area. Go in for a part and they try to make you feel bad or cheap for having an older machine and not buying a new machine every time.
I’ve told them where they can shove their new machine before.... this machine was almost traded to that dealer before I bought it, I gave them $500 more than the dealer was giving And still got it for half of market value
I'll add my vote for tips on buying a used Skid Steer. With all the the attachment options these seem to have they can be mega-useful! I have no idea what a Dealer charges for those relays but OMRON relays are pretty available on EBay, etc so if you get the Part Number you might find cheaper replacements.
Few years back,company I worked for had one of those.I was doing a P.M.service when I noticed the Hydrulic filter had not been changed in about three or four years.Tried taking filter off it was stuck so badly that we finally had to replace the filter block never did get the filter off the block.Damn machine was still working ,but after we changed the Hydrulic oil and filter,repacked two or three cylinders,the operator said that the machine worked good as new.