Recent content by JCHopkins

Over the past month I have changed the oil seals on the main axles, replaced my clutch, changed hydraulic fluid, replaced reverse gear, rebuilt my steering box (Thank you Vic!) changed the bushings on the steering side of the spindles with new bearings and seals, and replaced the muffler. Thanks...

I took my piston to a local hydraulics repair business and they found the oring that I needed. Thanks, for the help. I'm back in business. She is still ugly but she runs like a top. God bless.

Hello all, I purchased an o-ring and backing ring for the hydraulic piston for the 3 point on my Zennoh L1500 from Messicks. The backing ring fits perfectly but the o-ring is way to large on the ID. I installed it anyway and it lifted great but would bleed down. Can anyone help me with the...

Well I got my radiator back today and the guy said since the old cap wasn't holding pressure that was where my coolant was leaking. Then when I replaced it the increase in pressure found a weak spot in the radiator hence the new leak. So he soldered it up, I reinstalled it with new hoses and...

It is definitely leaking from one of the coils in the radiator, not the cap. I was just wondering if I used the wrong psi cap and that is what made it let go. I am going to take the radiator to a shop today after work to get repaired. I'll see what he has to say. John

I checked the coolant in the radiator yesterday and noticed it was low. I also noticed the radiator cap needed to be replaced. I purchased a 13 psi cap from the autoparts and refilled the radiator. Then after mowing for about 30 minutes my radiator sprung a leak. Was this bad luck or did I...