Recent content by vdubstreets

I've put some work into troubleshooting in the last couple weeks. I went down the rabbit hole of a possible electrical issue given the intermittent nature and I could of sworn that when I wiggled the connectors under the arm where I replaced the hose, the functions seemed to work better. After...

I have a gray market Mini-ex ME-15 which I believe to be a Mitsubishi 1.5 ton machine. Perkins diesel. I recently replaced one of the hoses to the right pilot controls and now having issues with both sides pilot controls. Machine tracks back and forth no issues. Left Side pilot controls is...

I dug into it a little bit more and I've come to the conclusion the internal governor gear must of come apart. I can hear it rattling around. I just need to determine if its worth the hassle to rebuild it.

I know this isn't exactly a compact machine, but figured the concept is the same. 19HP Briggs twin motor. Out of no where my tractor started idling very high adjustment of the throttle on the dash didn't make a difference. I couldn't get the tractor to idle down. After looking at the linkage i...

Thanks again for the help Grainger, may have to take some time off work to do this but doesn't look too hard. As for my backhoe problem I got help from another user who emailed me. Its called a swing cylinder (go figure) and i was able to source out a diagram. Looks like some of the parts are...

Thanks to another user on the forum by the name of Barry I was able to locate a DIY write up for the axle seals, it looks like a very doable project. Yanmar Tractor Support Message Board ? View topic - YM336D YM3110D Front Axle Seal Replacement As for the Backhoe Piston problem I am having I...

Hello All, I am new to working on machines myself but have been working on cars for some time. I have a John Deere 1050 late 70's early 80's tractor. I currently have two leaks and looking to see how difficult it would be to do this work myself. Below I've attached an image of where the leaks...