Recent content by rhulette

rScotty, Thanks for the info. My current control definitely does not have that feature. That attached pic is the hydraulic schematic from my 186D service manual, but I'm definitely not smart enough to be able to interpret it with confidence. I'll take a look at SurplusCenter. I'm a junkie for...

Leejohn, What does the float feature provide? Here's the control with float: Hydraulic Control Valve Tractor Loader, Joystick, 2 Spool w/Single Float 11 GPM: Amazon.com: Industrial & Scientific Thanks! Randy

Thank you sir! Much appreciated. Randy

rScotty, My bad - that hose returns to the transmission, not the filter. The screen filter just happens to be next to that hose on the transmission left side. Thanks! Randy

Had a "big" snow (7 inches!) here in DC yesterday and the single-stick bucket control handle decided to snap before I even moved, leaving me to run my Wheelhorse 418 to plow it all out. I'm not a hydraulics whiz, so I need some help with getting a new control block installed. Currently on the...

I forgot to put the clutch pedal hook on a couple of months(well maybe 5 months) ago after I last took the 186D out for some exercise. It looks like the clutch is stuck good. I can move it around and I've tried to unstick it using the "hit the brakes" method, but I have no luck yet. I've also...

I pulled the cover off the 186 today and noticed the fragrant stink of gear oil. I've got a small puddle of gear oil under the driver side wheel. It's leaking at the steering joint. I'll be purchasing the service manual and seals this week. I suspect that the recent single digit temperatures...

This past week, I've undertaken the reconstruction of all of the various labels that appear on my 186D. Using Photoshop and Illustrator, I've been able to re-do the 12 labels that appear on the fenders, center console, and transmission. I won't do the hood because I can get one, but I haven't...

I turn to the Yanmar guys for help! I was the lucky recipient of a 186D with a 650 FEL from my brother-in-law last summer. It was neglected and rusty, but mechanically it ran ok. It sat for five years in a shed and I spent a day getting the fluids changed out. A few cranks with fresh #2 and...