Author Topic: Gehl Skid Steer AKA; "DUG" (Read 49418 times)

JR · « **Reply #50 on:** December 22, 2019, 12:49:10 PM »

Thx, been looking at a few charts. Just guessing at # right now.

Raining again,,,,,,,,,,

JR · « **Reply #51 on:** December 22, 2019, 10:09:50 PM »

Got enough fluid Hyd for a change with all the other fluids.

Got a parts book of the internet, answers a few things.

Mounted up the first tire. Wasn't terrible and remembered a few things.

Cold tires are hard to mount and these have a stiff as crud sidewall (good for sealing though). Don't skimp on the lube and I need a better bucket for mounting.

JR · « **Reply #52 on:** December 23, 2019, 03:23:03 PM »

Anyone have a grapple on their tractor? Kinda like a 4 way, but lots cheaper here!

Selling the other bucket I picked up would almost pay for it and I have lots off brush to clear and they are anal about fire clearance at the ridge.

https://www.palletforks.com/skid-steers/grapples-and-rakes/bolt-on-grapples/48-inch-60-inch-bolt-on-bucket-grapple-attachment/111307.html?lang=default

JR · « **Reply #53 on:** December 24, 2019, 03:37:21 PM »

Might just build my own, yep another project.

Changed the hydo oil yesterday, made a huge mess but was on dirt and had lots of kitty litter,,,,,,,

Oil looked bad, flushed out best I could with fuel. Got all these filters for the price of 2 at napa from fleetfilter.

Doesn't look bad inside for 21 years old, but did need a good cleaning.

JR · « **Reply #54 on:** December 24, 2019, 03:47:21 PM »

Suspension seat base came in and a new light bar, combo flood/beam.

JR · « **Reply #55 on:** December 24, 2019, 03:49:21 PM »

First tire on, got to work on the paint too. Leaves the cab black for now.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #56 on:** December 24, 2019, 04:09:19 PM »

What brand light bar are you buyin on amazon?

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JR · « **Reply #57 on:** December 24, 2019, 04:15:53 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on December 24, 2019, 04:09:19 PM

What brand light bar are you buyin on amazon?

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Was MOSO 2 row, 240watts, never heard of them but good reviews and under $40. JDMs for the rear factory bulbs, going to add floods on the posts.

https://smile.amazon.com/gp/product/B07FF2QX9L/ref=ppx_yo_dt_b_asin_title_o01_s01?ie=UTF8&psc=1

The SMILE link is for the Fisher House, always use it.

KensAuto · « **Reply #58 on:** December 24, 2019, 10:50:30 PM »

Haven't seen anyone use a bolt on grapple but seen a few (on utube) with a whole grapple bucket. Andrew Camarata uses the heck out of his.
Matt just posted a video using one to rip out brush.

https://youtu.be/vT42DQFXjyI

https://youtu.be/n8HZPq6xhYM

JR · « **Reply #59 on:** December 24, 2019, 11:54:38 PM »

Been watching lots of his stuff. Cool castle and how he says nothing is very expensive when he buys cranes and SDs all over.

Just watched him do a cylinder head.

2nd tire came off in 5 minutes, foam is being a pain and cutting off now.

Oh, no new rims out there for this model unless I use spacers.

stlaser · « **Reply #60 on:** December 25, 2019, 05:26:29 AM »

Could always just recenter new wheels or shells.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #61 on:** December 25, 2019, 06:48:50 AM »

I have a bolt on grapple for my Kubota. I took it off because it doesn’t work well unless the sides of the bucket are open to allow the bottom of the bucket to get under the log. Eventually I want a QD system and a grapple bucket.

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JR · « **Reply #62 on:** December 25, 2019, 02:17:00 PM »

My wheels are fine, just need RR. Wheels were looking like an option since I have 2 good tires I could have recouped about 1/2 the cost of the rims with less labor.

I have lots of brush and junipers for the pad, no logs. Maybe the toothed bucket alone will scrape them out good enough to pile.

JR · « **Reply #63 on:** December 25, 2019, 02:18:19 PM »

Quote from: KensAuto on December 24, 2019, 10:50:30 PM

Haven't seen anyone use a bolt on grapple but seen a few (on utube) with a whole grapple bucket. Andrew Camarata uses the heck out of his.
Matt just posted a video using one to rip out brush.

https://youtu.be/vT42DQFXjyI

https://youtu.be/n8HZPq6xhYM

He's got a new video out with pan/tilt, kinda cool.

https://youtu.be/dU7VEVp-DiE

Nate · « **Reply #64 on:** December 25, 2019, 03:29:25 PM »

What did you say about a grapple set up?

JR · « **Reply #65 on:** December 25, 2019, 04:00:51 PM »

That works

JR · « **Reply #66 on:** December 26, 2019, 11:03:35 PM »

Finally got the 2nd tire/foam off the rim. What a pain on this one, but really about an hours work.

Had to cut all the foam off this one piece by piece. Tire was the easy part!

oklawall · « **Reply #67 on:** December 27, 2019, 09:37:42 AM »

JR

From here the left side of the rim is bent to heck. Will the tire seat on the bead or is it just a bad angle of the picture and all is good?

JR · « **Reply #68 on:** December 27, 2019, 12:31:55 PM »

There was a small dent i fixed with few hammer blows.fine besides that.

oklawall · « **Reply #69 on:** December 27, 2019, 06:34:28 PM »

JR · « **Reply #70 on:** December 30, 2019, 05:31:37 PM »

So after fighting with the second tire for a couple hours, I found rims for just $110 each shipped. Rear tires are good, so figure I can sell them for $100 each and offset new wheels a little.

Found I could have gotten the same tires and rims, mounted up for around $100 more. Would have been more than worth it.

New rims have 1/2 more offset which will be fine.

While I wait for them, got lights and the new seat to mount. Clean it up some more and paint if the rain stays away.

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #71 on:** December 30, 2019, 07:08:35 PM »

Story of my life too JR. I always find the right deal after the fact.

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JR · « **Reply #72 on:** December 30, 2019, 07:42:18 PM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on December 30, 2019, 07:08:35 PM

Story of my life too JR. I always find the right deal after the fact.

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I hear that. Little time lost is all.

Got a Bluetooth/usb player for it too. Magnetic mounting so can us it with both tractors and in the container.

Just need a butt warmer if it stays cold. No volt gauge so

JR · « **Reply #73 on:** January 01, 2020, 10:46:30 PM »

Putting the thing up on blocks and the 2ton jack wouldn't cut it. Relief valves said no.

Front is on blocks to drain/refill the chain oil so only lifting the back. Of course that is where the engine and all the fluids are on the 7k machine.

Ran down to HF and got the 4ton Daytona Floor jack which will end up at the Ridge.

Always seems to be the one not on sale I need or no coupon like several of the 3 tons.

Bob Smith · « **Reply #74 on:** January 01, 2020, 11:16:57 PM »

HF, only time their stuff doesn’t work is when you need it and you are a long ways from a store.

Bear9350 · « **Reply #75 on:** January 02, 2020, 08:07:29 AM »

Quote from: JR on January 01, 2020, 10:46:30 PM

Putting the thing up on blocks and the 2ton jack wouldn't cut it. Relief valves said no.

Front is on blocks to drain/refill the chain oil so only lifting the back. Of course that is where the engine and all the fluids are on the 7k machine.

Ran down to HF and got the 4ton Daytona Floor jack which will end up at the Ridge.

Always seems to be the one not on sale I need or no coupon like several of the 3 tons.

There should have been a 25% off one item coupon you could have capitalized on yesterday. I just purchased a new 3500 lb winch for the atv Tuesday. The first one worked for 5 years of snow plowing before it failed. After the tear down I am wondering if my install may have been the root cause of failure. If I can get another 5 years out of the next one I will be happy.

JR · « **Reply #76 on:** January 02, 2020, 03:26:40 PM »

Does not work on Jacks, I tried!

JR · « **Reply #77 on:** January 03, 2020, 02:03:12 PM »

So waiting for the wheels I was throwing around the idea of the grapple and rock bucket. With the time and $4-500 it would run for parts, I decided to just go new.

So after some research, looking local and all I went this this; https://www.skidsteerattachmentdepot.com/product/66-light-duty-rock-bucket-grapple-teeth/

So I sell the 72" bucket I have (going for 1K local on CL) and it costs me about the same.

I do plan on a few mods, like a step grate, maybe doubling the tines and doubling the teeth.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #78 on:** January 03, 2020, 08:45:42 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 03, 2020, 02:03:12 PM

So waiting for the wheels I was throwing around the idea of the grapple and rock bucket. With the time and $4-500 it would run for parts, I decided to just go new.

So after some research, looking local and all I went this this; https://www.skidsteerattachmentdepot.com/product/66-light-duty-rock-bucket-grapple-teeth/

So I sell the 72" bucket I have (going for 1K local on CL) and it costs me about the same.

I do plan on a few mods, like a step grate, maybe doubling the tines and doubling the teeth.

I have the heavy duty version of that, works fine

Do not sell your standard bucket, you will need it (a lot!)

JR · « **Reply #79 on:** January 03, 2020, 10:04:58 PM »

Just selling the new bucket I picked up cheap. I will still have the 72in smooth bucket (Kubota), 66in toothed that came on the Gehl and the new Grabble Rock bucket.

Have the Box blade, forks and the thumb on the backhoe. Maybe a crane attachment later and a drag of some type.

JR · « **Reply #80 on:** January 06, 2020, 01:29:43 AM »

I found a service label in the cab showing it was just 100hrs past due service by hours, still 15 years though.

Got it all lubed up and replaced a couple grease fittings. Nothing took what I would say was crazy amounts of grease, some still pushed out the old.

Trying to clean up this mess of wiring now, showed earlier too. Only real electronics on it for the AUX and balancing the bucket.

Got the old seat out too.

JR · « **Reply #81 on:** January 06, 2020, 01:32:45 AM »

Loosened up the engine cover, it needs a little hammer work and paint.

Dropped the rear inspection plate, what a mess. Good 2 inches of goo there. Both it and the front will get a drain hole.

JR · « **Reply #82 on:** January 08, 2020, 10:43:36 PM »

Well, these finally showed up today. Got a couple mounted up pretty easy, but the cold makes the rubber pretty stiff.

These rims are a bit lighter, but have the valve guard. You can also see the rim guard on these tires.

Plan on letting them sit for a week filled up then add the leak stop.

stlaser · « **Reply #83 on:** January 09, 2020, 06:51:44 AM »

TexasRedNeck · « **Reply #84 on:** January 09, 2020, 08:33:09 AM »

That reminds me I need to weld on some valve protectors for my front tires on the kubota

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stlaser · « **Reply #85 on:** January 09, 2020, 09:37:17 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 09, 2020, 08:33:09 AM

That reminds me I need to weld on some valve protectors for my front tires on the kubota

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And a life preserver mount.....

JR · « **Reply #86 on:** January 09, 2020, 11:58:06 AM »

Quote from: TexasRedNeck on January 09, 2020, 08:33:09 AM

That reminds me I need to weld on some valve protectors for my front tires on the kubota

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Old rim didn't need it as the valve was set back. Would have been harder to pop the bead on that too.

JR · « **Reply #87 on:** January 14, 2020, 10:16:20 PM »

Got all the gas struts and put the 2 on the cab. Way nicer to lift it up, not press 100lbs. Well spent $100.

With that done I and the skid plates off I got to blowing it out. After a few minutes I have come to the conclusion this thing has been in a flood of some type. There is just to much in there and packed in for it to just end up as it is. Don't think it really poses and issue, just a bare to clean out!

The seat platform needs a drain, water just sits there during cleaning. Going to pull the insulation pads before the seat goes in so they get a good cleaning.

Need to figure something out for this switch. Wires were cut off and taped. This would be a momentary switch, there is a dup on the panel that is not momentary for constant run items.
I wouldn't mind changing to all hand controls, but not sure if that's even possible yet.

JR · « **Reply #88 on:** January 19, 2020, 05:29:14 PM »

Got the grappler in, 1101 came in handy again.

Welds are not what I call great, but overall fair.

Needs a couple spacers where the rams attach, less slop, less wear.

Also got another set of weld on teeth to match what are on it. These look way to far apart for picking up brush, so we will see.

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #89 on:** January 19, 2020, 08:38:51 PM »

I really feel like that ram needs some bushings on each side.

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JR · « **Reply #90 on:** January 19, 2020, 08:43:40 PM »

JR · « **Reply #91 on:** January 20, 2020, 10:54:29 PM »

Flushed the drive reservoirs using atf followed by a little diesel.

Replaced the drain bolts funky rubber seal with good ol copper.

Check out the view underneath, this is after a couple hours with a pressure washer from the top. SO much more to get out. Going to do it on the street using the curb and blocks.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #92 on:** January 21, 2020, 10:30:42 AM »

Yea, belly pans are no fun!

Wanna help me on the one under my Kobelco?

JR · « **Reply #93 on:** January 21, 2020, 12:33:59 PM »

Quote from: Flyin6 on January 21, 2020, 10:30:42 AM

Yea, belly pans are no fun!

Wanna help me on the one under my Kobelco?

Bet your clearance in better than 8". But if I was there, yes.

Flyin6 · « **Reply #94 on:** January 21, 2020, 12:48:56 PM »

Quote from: JR on January 21, 2020, 12:33:59 PM

Quote from: Flyin6 on January 21, 2020, 10:30:42 AM
Yea, belly pans are no fun!

Wanna help me on the one under my Kobelco?

Bet your clearance in better than 8". But if I was there, yes.

Yea, have a couple/three feet under that big dog!

Bigdave_185 · « **Reply #95 on:** January 21, 2020, 12:50:26 PM »

Could you drive yours up on some railroad ties Jr?

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JR · « **Reply #96 on:** January 21, 2020, 05:51:59 PM »

Quote from: Bigdave_185 on January 21, 2020, 12:50:26 PM

Could you drive yours up on some railroad ties Jr?

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Got it blocked level now for service, will do so at the ridge

JR · « **Reply #97 on:** January 27, 2020, 02:10:09 PM »

Prepped the tires for pain along with Dug. Going to use latex acrylic which I can paint match and should work.

Quick coat of flat on the inside and outside scuffed for paint.

JR · « **Reply #98 on:** January 27, 2020, 02:13:34 PM »

Pulled the pins on the claws for spacers and am not happy. Looks like the holes were cut open and not even cleaned up. This calls for a welded sleeve IMHO now.

Inside of Dugs frame after spending hours blowing it out. This will need treating for sure and a couple drain holes up front.

KensAuto · « **Reply #99 on:** January 27, 2020, 09:56:44 PM »

Wow, they didn't even knock the slag off.