Xfaxman
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We need an update, since you got this last year.
2017 V519 project "burnt toast"
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Sorry for not posting again sooner, I have been swamped trying to put up a new 40x80 paint booth before we get busy again, and I have also been waiting on parts for the project. It was interesting to find out how many parts are on back order for my V519 from Bobcat, and so it gave me time to start looking elsewhere. Bobcat wanted just under $15k for a long block, then I needed all the censors, harness, computer, drive accessories, etc etc etc and I was looking at 20k and that didn't include all the pump parts, hoses, etc. Well I never leave anything stock, so what the heck lets go for it.... I ordered a crate Cummins R2.8 that comes with everything for less than 8K shipped to my door. That right there saves me about 12k just on the motor and its double the HP that the Doosan motor was, but about the same TQ. I found a place online that to be honest I was worried that I was getting scammed, but my first round of parts showed up on Friday and they were all genuine Bobcat parts. The first round was fuel tank, headliner, main body harness, computer, and the pump drive flange. I saved about $1600 ordering them and not getting bent over at the dealership and this was just a small test order. I basically have everything tore down and being cleaned, powder coated, or painted. I had the wheels blasted and powder coated and even thought they had been burnt in the fire, they are so thick that it didn't effect them. I saved about $700 bucks by buying the two tires I needed off walmart.com, and will just run a different pattern front and rear. I thought about having them foam filled, but decided to hold off for now untill after I get it running. I will be ordering another round of parts next week, and so if all goes well sometime in February I will jump back on this project and try and knock it out ASAP as I am ready to start using it, and my little T140 skid steer needs maintenance. I will post up pictures when I start to design and machine the adapter to bolt to the little Cummins. Wish me luck LOL
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Thanks for the update this year 
Man, that is a major project. Good luck for sure.
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Man, that is a major project. Good luck for sure.
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The only think I have found is possibly a leaky seal on the ram closest to the fire and I am dropping it off to get checked out and rebuilt if necessary. I haven't found anything to worry me about structural integrity. I figured worst comes to worse I will use the R2.8 for my sons first truck. When I was driving it I swapped a 4bt and a ZF 5 speed, but I have been wanting to use one of the little 2.8s since they came out a couple years ago. Very complete kit from Cummins, and would be a easy fit.
Xfaxman
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We need another update please
Sooo sorry I haven't been giving regular updates but the business has been swamped this year, and also have been putting up several new buildings along with new equipment. I had problems with Bobcat not being able to get parts because of back order, and since they were not the ones doing the work it just didn't seem like they were to interested in helping. I ended up buying the pumps and other parts threw AGA Parts, (saved me several thousand dollars) and then the whole Covid 19 crap hit the fan and everything became a waiting game if it was coming from out of the country. Right about this time I decided to buy a HAAS mill and lathe and have been setting those up and trying to find time to learn to draw and run the machines. With business starting to slow down now, and the dirt work for the buildings and lot coming to an end I decided to bring the Versahandler inside and start assembling it. Here are some pics of it going back together and machining the adapters to make the Cummins swap possible since there isn't an adapter for the motor/pump combo I will be using.
