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  1. MrEvilPirate

    Source for orings/snap rings/dust seals etc

    I need to rebuild a track adjuster and I'm just wondering what you guys do for parts like I mention in the subject. How can you determine the size of an o-ring, accounting for wear? What type of shop could I bring this to to get the parts? It should be like 6 bucks to get this stuff but...
  2. MrEvilPirate

    Asphalt Roller for Soil Compaction?

    I am building a house out in the woods and need a roller for compacting driveway subgrade, backfill against foundation and under slab, stone on driveway, etc. It is a long driveway about 800' and the site is pretty big so I think roller over heavy plate is a better choice. I have a chance to...
  3. MrEvilPirate

    Track Adjuster Grease Fitting - Torque?

    Komatsu mini PC50-UU, but looking for general info... what is reasonable torque range for tightening up the track adjuster grease fitting? I have one side that leaks a bit, I cranked down on it pretty good, maybe 90 ft lbs. In retrospect might have been too tight. I don't want to strip anything.
  4. MrEvilPirate

    Finding Compatible Buckets

    I see lots of adds listing mini buckets for cat 305 etc but hardly anyone gives the actual numbers. I have a Komatsu PC50uu-2 and would like to find a trenching bucket around 12". My current bucket is about 2' wide with a smooth blade connected, no teeth. I measure the pins at 45mm, center to...
  5. MrEvilPirate

    Komatsu "Four" (safety) System

    PC50uu-2 serial 14484. This machine has an offset boom. This "Four" system prevents you from taking a bite out of the cab when the boom is offset in the left hand position. It also lets you set max height and depth for the boom/stick. There are potentiometers for the boom, stick, and the offset...
  6. MrEvilPirate

    Sloooooooow Dozer Blade

    Komatsu mini ex. Dozer blade goes down no problem, can easily lift machine. When I raise the blade the machine comes down quickly, but blade struggles to lift up off the ground. Takes like 30 sec to get it back all the way up. New to me machine, blade was working fine in the shop, got it out...
  7. MrEvilPirate

    Komatsu PC50UU-2 vs PC50UU-2E

    Anyone know the difference? I have a 2E, can't find a manual, rolled the dice and ordered one for the -2. Help?
  8. MrEvilPirate

    First Excavator - Komatsu PC50UU-2E - Manual Request?

    Haven't seen anything about the 2E, just the 2. I assume the E is for model without full cab. Can someone send me a manual for this thing? 14xxx serial number.
  9. MrEvilPirate

    Looking at my first excavator - Komatsu PC75uu-2e

    It is a 2004 w/4300 hours, owner claims "tight and powerful" no leaks. It looks clean in the pictures. Drive sprockets nice square tips, metal track looks to be in good condition. I spoke to him about it he said he had it for 3 months got it from a guy who used it to do septics and he had just...
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