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Old 09-14-2011, 07:04 PM
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What a job it is but its better then sitting home

I did a similar job when i was younger with my pops we had the same machine and every thing but like they say 2nd and 3rds a charm

here is the pictures of my headaches enjoy

http://photobucket.com/BobcatRepair


Ordered the parts today and will be here in the morning yay me


Edit: hey guys got any idea how i can remove the bearing raises ? there sorta stuck in there and a puller wont pull them out . Unless i can tack weld them on the raise its self to heat them up and break them if that's a good idea
 

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Old 09-14-2011, 07:38 PM
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Slide hammer and a torch

If you think that's a headache try replacing hub bearings on a bus lol
 
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Old 09-14-2011, 07:50 PM
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haha its not easy or hard its just getting in there to remove the sprocket bolts that have about 425 pounds of torque also the hydraulic pump had to be removed but i made my own wrench not to remove the pump
 
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Old 09-16-2011, 03:54 PM
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any ways got the raises off now to play the waiting game for the parts to come in

most of them are on back order
 
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:05 PM
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HAHA yeah i know that game.....i've been waiting a year and a half for some back order stuff for a bus.
 
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Old 09-16-2011, 09:14 PM
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i got the bearings all matched up but the warehouse only had 4 in stock ......
 
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