Recent content by wmarsden

Sorry i took so long to get back to your guys. I finally used a blow torch to heat the lever cylinder and an extension of pipe to work the lever. Although it took some time, it did the trick. Now to install a grease zerk.

Yes, i see it is what you have.

Are you referring to the snap pin. I removed it. Also, my backhoe is the BT 751. Is that what you have?

Thanks again. Much appreciated. I had dipped the boom to take the load off the quick hitch. It was the first thing I did. (The other mounting level slides perfectly.) So the load is not a problem. I soaked the stuck lever mounting tube (bushing affair) with PB Blaster and later doused it with...

Thanks to everyone for your replies. 100 TD, i have one question. When you talk about the pin and the roll pin are you referring to the solid metal shaft encased in the spring that the lever has to force out of its pocket?

Thanks Teese for your suggestions. Never used BP Blaster but will give it a go. One question: when you used the torch, did it destroy the paint? Also, did you concentrate the flame on any particular area of the lever cylinder? Did you get the part red hot?

I'm trying to remove the backhoe on my B21. Problem is one of the two mounting levers appears to have seized. A hammer, lots of WD40 and a pipe extension lever will not budge the son-of-a-gun. I have not tried a blow torch, which strikes me as potentially dangerous. Does anybody out there have...

did you ever solve this problem? what was the fault?

Thanks very much, fellas. The meter had the battery around 12.3. And the charger showed it initially at low, that at 90 per cent but then it soon started falling. But I think you're right. 7 years on this battery means it's just about done. As for a new battery, is it necessary to go out an...

I have a B21, 2004. Just bought it used three weeks ago and works great. Saturday it started up perfectly. Sunday I turned the key and NOTHING. Tested the battery, which is the original factory installed battery (905 hours), and it seemed weak. Can the battery just work one day and not the next...