Found issues with the RT-60 axles while switching out the original boogie wheels with the alloy from my old 2008 PT-60. #asv #landscaping #skidsteer #machinerepair
This is a good solution that you described perfectly as "good to get at least another season out of". Often we find these interim fixes last many times the year two that we hope for. Great job.
@@Northbaylandscaping The realities of equipment ownership and running a business, rarely discussed by other You Tubers. Have to keep employees busy and equipment running. I have been looking at skids for a while now. ASV is a top contender due to there undercarriage performance bit their vulnerability to the work environment is a concern. Trying to weigh the tradeoff between the two. Thank you very much for the reality check
Do you have a video of the PT60 bearing issue… you mentioned in one of the videos that a rounded cover on the drive motor is a sign of a bearing failure. I just got a PT60 where one side is flat and the other has a bulge. Hope you can help
Unfortunately I sold it just before I started the channel But if that cap is bulging then the bearing has come apart. If prolonged will wear out the outer part of the cage sprocket. I would order a new cage outer sprocket and bearing plus some of the studs will break when you take off the cage. Then send the old one out to get rebuilt at a machine shop if you know somebody.
I'd actually ordered two bearings because the other side can't be that far behind I think there's a seal too. Oh and don't forget to order two caps you will not be able to reuse it
@@Northbaylandscaping Thank you… this is my first machine of this sort, so all of this will be a bit of a learning process. But good news is that this unit seems to run strong, slightly under 2000 hours…. No welds or cracks. Hope I don’t get burned! Great videos and thank you!
Yeah ideally it would have been a good idea to replace everything but I wasn't set up to do that kind of work. Instead I choose to do it the easiest way and so far it's working fine. Had I remove the bushings it would have been difficult to realigned without building a jig.
This is a good solution that you described perfectly as "good to get at least another season out of". Often we find these interim fixes last many times the year two that we hope for. Great job.
Exactly fix is holding just fine. I've got several hundred hours since. It was done with the least amount of work and money.
Excellent explanation of rebuilding wheel and axle play thank you for your tips appreciated !
0:12 The blackout was suppose to be a still clip but I must have messed it up before rendering
Very appreciated
Excellent content
Thanks I'll have to more videos up soon
@@Northbaylandscaping The realities of equipment ownership and running a business, rarely discussed by other You Tubers. Have to keep employees busy and equipment running. I have been looking at skids for a while now. ASV is a top contender due to there undercarriage performance bit their vulnerability to the work environment is a concern. Trying to weigh the tradeoff between the two. Thank you very much for the reality check
I am actually learning something, forming opinions and making decisions based on your content.
Do you have a video of the PT60 bearing issue… you mentioned in one of the videos that a rounded cover on the drive motor is a sign of a bearing failure. I just got a PT60 where one side is flat and the other has a bulge. Hope you can help
Unfortunately I sold it just before I started the channel But if that cap is bulging then the bearing has come apart. If prolonged will wear out the outer part of the cage sprocket. I would order a new cage outer sprocket and bearing plus some of the studs will break when you take off the cage. Then send the old one out to get rebuilt at a machine shop if you know somebody.
I'd actually ordered two bearings because the other side can't be that far behind I think there's a seal too. Oh and don't forget to order two caps you will not be able to reuse it
@@Northbaylandscaping Thank you… this is my first machine of this sort, so all of this will be a bit of a learning process. But good news is that this unit seems to run strong, slightly under 2000 hours…. No welds or cracks. Hope I don’t get burned! Great videos and thank you!
@@pjp80s I think you did fine you should be able to repair it yourself. Easy fix once you figure out what needs to be done.
I would of cut the complete bushings out and welded a new one, or build one.
Yeah ideally it would have been a good idea to replace everything but I wasn't set up to do that kind of work. Instead I choose to do it the easiest way and so far it's working fine. Had I remove the bushings it would have been difficult to realigned without building a jig.
This will not last
800 hours and counting
The welds are going to break you would be better off having the holes welded and then line bored in place
well the shafts don't hold the load the hubs do. I think I'll be okay but, I'll let you know if they fail.