A flexible ground cable would be easy to install between the front and rear frames and probably a good idea
Yep fix too many leaks and it will cause pressure to build up in the system which will then find the weakest point to release that pressure!It never fails. Just when you think you have everything fixed and all the leaks stopped another one pops up.
Allis, Fiat Allis. Parts stream is essentially Dry. Unlike many to use off the shelf generic pieces, AC/FA engineered to specific designs no longer made.I'm thinking of looking at one of these vintage loaders so this is an outstanding thread. Is there anything that you would consider a "do not buy at any price" issue I need to look for when inspecting?
I'm not sure what year or model but it looks very similar to yours except the windshields are slightly more Art Deco looking with a sort of raised eyebrow look to them
The loader looks a lot like this one, having the same curvy windshield:
Terex loader 72-51
Terex 72-51 loader Hour meter shows 325 Detroit 471 Motor (right rear tire looses air)www.mc-bid.com
Another hydraulic leak yesterday, a flange hose connection on the bucket pump. I didn’t have that size o-ring, but already went half way down to Fresno and got some. Now to fix it.
Installing the seal stretched it out like last time, so I’ve got it compressed in to hold it there. Doing this overnight worked on the other cylinder, then it went together. The only thing I’m waiting on now is the bushing that goes inside the gland, I’m having a v machined into one end. Both old ones were already that way, the only available new one isn’t. The reason it’s needed is to get the right thickness to keep the bushing and seals from moving inside the gland, that would cause them to wear too fast. Once it’s back together I’ll go up and put the cylinder back on the loader, weather permitting.
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