after buying this 1980s bobcat skid steer, we found that this engine was no good, then found it was too small, now a toro grounds keeper will give up its parts to save it or will it? lets find out.
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Looks like that original flywheel will work if you take the old one completly off.. 5 hole to 5 hole
Had an old '78 IH Scout II that had a similar "rag-joint" for the steering couple. I thought it was sketchy as hell and it did almost tear through after some hard wheelin'.
I have a 640 bobcat with a non functioning diesel. Would love to get it running. My engine compartment looks just as messy. Nice video. Thanks
I would push this rig up against the wall so you can unhook everything from one side it will make it harder and you will appreciate your effort so much more when you finally get the engine out after 3 times longer than normal!!!!!!!
I would say you need about half a case of gunk degrease and then steam clean!
sounds like a bit of disappointment at the end….some, "oh wells…" and "at least we tried" kind of thing. don't understand why as i never saw or heard any reason why it won't fit. a bit confusing….
I have a customer with the exact same mower, so I'm very familiar with the electrics and mechanicals on it.
Yep, that deck drive belt is a bitch to replace, as well as the entire belt tensionioner bushes and deck driveshaft assemblyðŸ˜
I'm eagerly waiting for him to realize the 'new' engine is a Mitsubishi, not just a bigger version of the Kabota as he's thinking.
That'll make for some unexpected fun, can't wait!!🤣ðŸ‘
You can do it. I got Fath in you !
We make the wheels
ive torn apart and rebuilt that motors little brother
50:00 the forklift drum-roll was a very dramatic touch!
I drove the "Ride 'em Toro" just like the engine donar back in 1975 working for city park dept. Hydraulic drive and pto is for running mower Blades .. The one I drove had a Renault gas engine … I loved that job ! $1.25 an hour : )
25 HP!? I'm no expert on that, I think you may need a little more.
Man…any chance you can string together a sentence without saying "go"? Would love to subscribe to your channel but myself and my buddies just can't watch you anymore.
Donor engine is a Mitsubishi, either a K3A or K3C model. Good engines for the most part. Poor parts availability (and expensive) in the U.S. Keep up the good work!
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Id used the old engine mount that was in made in the bobcat and just modifie that and good to go
24 " is your best bet..💯
Yeah, it’s a lot of work or you can just go part with some of those greenbacks and buy one already finished which you’ll probably have to work on anyway lol
How can u tell thats a kubota engine? Looks identical to my mitsubishi/iseki engine in my iseki tractor.
Got that gangsta lean. Cool build.
It’s been forever since I watched this channel long time no see and hear
You are Awesome Mustie, you probably don’t realise just how much enjoyment and knowledge you give to so many people. Some great tips in the comments also. As always thanks for sharing with us all.ðŸ‘
What you could do is rebuild the old engine, fit it to the mower and sell the mower. Good content and you get a few bucks for the mower.
I’d rebuilt the old engine
when you pressure washed it down did you forget to turn up the pressure and did you use any sort of degeresor at all cab lift would have helped you out hers you may need to actually read some comments as you get ideas from them even if you don't like them Cheers can't subscribe to a channel where the one does not read comments
Cracking episode looking forward to lots of fettling
Japanese often use 12mm because they are very superstitious and 13 in particular.
Super interesting project @mustie1
Ah yes, the safety factor of seven. Famously used in all sorts of very reputable vehicles!
Honestly brilliant work, engine swaps are fascinating especially when it's such an odd lateral move between them on a semi-exotic vehicle. Nicely done.
Yikes on subscribers #### . Great video tho 💯💪ðŸ‘
Hey mustie I would love to have that mower deck for a 325 toro I have. Any chances of getting that from you? Love your videos man keep up the awesome work
Hi dude!! Let’s rock!! Go go. I have been watching you sean .you was 21 years old? Make your drimes and go fore it. Big fan Sweden 🇸🇪.
This should be a walk in the park for someone with your expertise. Basically, “If it fits, it shipsâ€! No problem for Mustie.
That's a great idea to get a part's machine
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A lot of work. But it looks like a doable project.
You can use the flywheel off the other engine to put on that engine that would give you a lot of clearance
You need to paint that starter trigger the most obnoxious orang color you can find. Every time you use it you say "where's the button" at least once. ðŸ˜
That original lawnmower is such an odd duck. So many shafts and belts connecting various things. Even the deck is weird!
If there is an "Old Skool" mechanic, "Mustie" is his name. Always a joy to watch!