BobCat UTV, Cheap Transmission Rebuild. Will It Plow Snow?

[@Oldjohn52]

You re-built that drive like it was nothing. I'm very much in admiration of your ability and your willingness to try anything. We need More Mustie!

[@thomasrgleesonsr5058]

I agree. Not many engine or shop classes anymore in the USA. We need to train our kids.

[@adf360]

It's crazy, I spent weeks, meticulously weighing/balancing my parts for my clutch, carefully placing shimming washers and @Mustie1 just cobbles it together and it purrs like it's new? Cant call it luck either, he does it over and over, genetic skill set no doubt.

[@EyesOnlyTeam86]

Tv magic! I wanna see the B Roll!!😂

[@robertfury295]

He has removed a wear collar and replaced it with a larger bolt….ie the collar/bushing can’t be replaced anymore so the aluminum will now be wearing. Given the price of the clutch though I’d do the same if I had the skills! Look at the price of a new snowmobile clutch for a Skidoo!!!! Yikes. I learned the hard way to maintain the one you’ve got. I’ve learned a great deal from Mustie for sure!

[@MichaelMcFearin]

This is the stuff I love mustie for, don’t have the part, who cares dig around for old stuff and make something work. It is a skill set so many have lost.

[@simontay4851]

I haven't. I always try to use old stuff i have first before i buy something new. I would've gone further and shimmed the bolts with aluminium foil. It was still rattling.

[@atlancon]

I've been watching for years and am a fan. That being said, the level of talent of making things work and the art of the bush fix , beyond normal macgyvering to just get home, but honest to god technical repairs using off the shelf parts is astonishing. the past few years have really demonstrated his talent.

[@cedricmilford5254]

I’m so impressed! ANYONE else would have just gotten a new clutch; would have gotten a new micro-switch. You fixed them both! Incredible! 👍🏻

[@billbeyer657]

He said new clutches aren't available

[@1pcfred]

He changed the microswitch. It was a new part for the vehicle. Not exactly the right part but it worked. The clutch was unavailable. You can't use what you can't get.

[@elmobklshf]

Mustie has such an extensive "stash" that is well organized. I love it when he's able to fix things with it. Otherwise it would be all for naught.

[@jimmontrealca.9000]

This was not a ' parts ' repair, this was a genuine repair. Mustie made parts and repaired . Fantastique job ! Best l' ve seen !

[@tstuart7333]

I've said this on numerous occasions, this man is so talented. No matter what level of knowledge you may have, we can all learn something from Darren. Thank you for sharing your knowledge and 'How to do' with us who watch. [Ireland]

[@bmaharg7990]

I kept giving up and Mustie kept moving forward. He showed us just how talented he really is. 👏

[@editorjuno]

Talented and *persistent* !

[@chrismedaris4873]

Ikr love this guy

[@tunerrestorations]

Mustie is what happens when you master your ADHD lol

[@paulcooper9135]

I've seen those plastic edges used for plowing interlock brick driveways to protect the stones from scratches. Nice clutch fix! Thanks for sharing 🇨🇦

[@ralfnjan]

One of thebest series you've done. We get to see someone with the skills, experience and tools can fix! Thanks for taking us along Darren

[@OLDMACK]

You are a good repair man, I have been watching you for years,at almost 85 years of age, I think you are one of the best I have seen with old rusty junk, thanks for your efforts to finish up on this old Bob Cat snow plow

[@1tristan1henderson1]

Good morning Mustie fans. Hope everyone has a lovely Sunday. Thanks again, Darren all the content, we truly appreciate you. ❤ Waterloo, Ontario, Canada

[@mikestrain4747]

Hey hows the weather over there? Mike From Petersburg Region of Waterloo, Ontario, Canadia

[@joshmatthiesen4552]

Never knew his name was Darren. When did he tell us that? Haha😂

[@1tristan1henderson1]

@mikestrain4747 Its confused today, Mike 😅

[@mr.k6136]

The amount of attention this machine needed is actually crazy. I also love when you can go to your stash and find things you need. These younger guys need to understand the value of saving on things.

[@1pcfred]

It still needs more work. But it's operational now.

[@davehill9113]

My heart actually leapt when that clutch came off…lol! Have a great day!

[@M.TTT.]

phew, you're tellin me. My pants got a lil tight

[@Jan-pw4po]

Heck yea

[@johnferris4237]

Not sure if you heard me yelling “buy a new micro switch” they are $20 for 10 or 15….but then again I applaud you tenacity to find a work around. Love your channel. I always look forward to Sunday mornings.

[@tin2001]

He did mention nowhere was open while doing one of the other parts... That may have played a role.

[@DennisKamstra]

I had two of the 2300's including the last version with the front PTO. I don't believe the make it any longer. To get float on mine I would lower the blade to rest and then push the joy stick all the way forward. You'll feel the hydralics release. Nice job

[@marcomcdowell8861]

Ha! I caught myself up against the tv trying to see those bolts. My mechanic brain switched on for a second and I wound up under there with you🤣

[@lomni02]

Darren has mad skills, can you imagine what he could do in a full shop. We Mustie 1 fans love this stuff!!

[@Justicesdad]

Production companies want him

[@markmayhall9771]

@@Justicesdad i respectfully disagree. Companies want low talent, high speed rather than the opposite. Just keep throwing parts at it and let the customer pay. Or turn down the job and move on to the next...

[@kge420]

He's in a full shop.

[@lomni02]

@@kge420 i know he has a great shop. but I meant if it was fully stock with all fab equipment..and supplies

[@andreasbenning]

That feeling when the clutch finally came loose!!!

[@bheineez]

seeing why the failed part failed is the funnest part. thanks for having me along today

[@FrozenCrapholeDweller]

That work on the microswitch was nothing short of impressive. You give credit to the “stash” but your ingenuity really showed through. Nice job!

[@StephenCrouseSteve]

Man! You’re the most intelligent mechanic I’ve ever seen.

[@matt1544zxc3]

I enjoy the full series. Interesting to see everything it takes to bring it back

[@gerry-p9x]

Time to swap it in an a new bobcat 😮😮

[@jerrydickson6190]

I love your channel. You always explain how things work. You are patient and can probably repair just about anything mechanical. Thanks for your videos!

[@grid212]

Actually cheered when that clutch finally decoupled after four episodes!

[@twinkie27271]

I was definitely stressing for his safety knowing nothing was holding that clutch on but willpower. Now relieved, knowing Darren will be safe, and that annoying rattle is gone.

[@1pcfred]

Yeah what's wrong with that air impact gun he has? It should have had the torque to do that. Snap-on half inch impact guns are no joke. It's the strongest gun you can buy. That one is roached out. I think new they're 600 ft pounds? But the vanes and the cylinder goes in them. You have to keep them oiled. I put oil in my pneumatic tools before every use. To the point where oil pisses out of them. I take oil daily seriously.

[@roberthocking9138]

Wow that was a great days work Mustie, that clutch is beautiful, better than new. Another great video. Gooday from AUS 🦘🇦🇺

[@MrButtonpresser]

Great work on the transmission. So much quieter. Terrific result.

[@gpower]

Good morning all. Here for another fun and interesting Sunday morning with Darren. Halifax, NS here.

[@benjaminrappit]

I'd love to spend the day with you dude, I imagine the amount of knowledge and fun all in one day would be one of the best days ever. Love your videos from over the pond in the UK

[@harryharker9564]

Really riveting ,great diagnostic skills combined with problem solving and engineering ability.Keep on wrenching!!

[@DavidBurton-x2h]

This was a fun series about bringing the BobCat back to life. I'd like to see the float switch repaired and the tailgate. The nuts you were calling jam nuts are self locking nuts. A jam nut is a second nut tightened against another nut to lock them both in place.

[@grinpick]

Still early times as far as durability, but your repair of that clutch was one of the more impressive workshop improvisations I've seen you put together. Well done.

[@1pcfred]

I think he could have filled in that pin wallow out with some JB Weld it. Crap JB has fixed is the stuff of legend. Liquid steel! For some reason Darren doesn't use it though. I bet JB is almost as strong as that die cast is. It'd have definitely added holding power.

[@mrchinchim9267]

The best part of the week is the Sunday Mustie1

[@xresonancex]

I know that sometimes you may say or think that some of your videos are too long or that you have too many videos on one of your projects. Well.......I'm betting that one of the reasons most of your viewers love your channel and keep coming back is that you always keep it as real as you can. One of the ways you do that is with longer videos and multiple videos that aren't fake and don't contain bullshit. Yes, this one contains dog shit, and lots of it, but it proves my point of you keeping it real. 🤣 There are tons of half ass or fake youtube mechanic videos out there. Yours is not one of them. Keep up the awesome work!!

[@oldcarnutzs2886]

I got an electric impact gun from a friend when his basement flooded. I probably got it 20 years ago. I dried it out, took it apart, cleaned it up and it gets used when I cannot get anything apart. It’s got the most torque of any impact I’ve ever used.

[@perlidberg7351]

Good afternoon all mustie1 viewers from smaland Sweden Absolutely amazing job with the CVT.

[@scamp7441]

Rebuilding the clutch like that and then rebuilding a micro switch. Now you're just showing off!! Good work, man.

[@larryd.214]

Good Morning fellow Mustie fans! Glad to see another video on this old Bobcat!

[@ChrisFrench-ur5lb]

Welding the nut on top of the broken bolt: sheer genius. Well done, Darren.

[@1pcfred]

It's a common technique. It usually doesn't work as good as what we saw here but this was the perfect application for it. The heat from welding burnt out the locktite. I was surprised with that snot he had on the end of the wire he got it to weld as good as he did. He burned it in good though. Plus that bolt was protruding so much. He had a lot to weld to and he went with a big nut. That was a good choice. He should have quenched it before he started wrenching on it. When it's hot the weld is still gooey. Plus quenching it contracts the hardware. But it worked so good it wasn't an issue. He made every mistake and it still worked.

[@davekauffman8727]

This Bobcat was full of shit when you got it, now it plows shit. Piss on the guys who complain about how much you say naughty words! God bless you, I don't care about how you talk, you're alright. I hope the rest of the things this needs can be found at a good price, I'm happy to see how your stash has provided 🙂

[@JemezDaveNM84]

Good show Mustie one! You got it going. I was wondering how the heck that thing got so rusty until you mentioned the salt spreader towards the end-nuff said. You might want to cut your speed down when plowing snow. Easier on things that way. Thanks for taking us along!

[@privateer0561]

The polishing of this turd tested even MY patience - and I'm sitting behind a screen.

[@Ajaxaxxess]

same

[@mwolrich]

Yes, but this was a high quality turd, not your run of the mill poop😬

[@davesmith7437]

You rebuilt that clutch assembly and put it back together better then the factory did originally a really good job very impressive

[@retiredbutnotdead9929]

I’ve watched this Bobcat series and it has really been a pain in your backside, sort of the gift that keeps on giving. I am glad it had a good ending for you.

[@1pcfred]

It's not over yet. There's more to fix and work on with that rig. It's running now. There's still lots on it to chase though. Mustie needs a vacuum coolant filler. Watch Wes Work did a video about them. It keeps you from having air pockets in coolant systems. Wes learned about them from another KZbinr.

[@kymmarshall1116]

Started watching and couldn’t hit the pause. Loving how you explain the situation and I like trying to figure out why things need fixing. Good job Mustie 👍🏾🇦🇺

[@mikew2256]

Those microswitches are available in a huge variety of sizes, configurations, amperages and voltages. I found it really difficult to get the one I needed off of ebay. That red one is probably beefier because it's higher rated. Nice work, as usual 😊.

[@brucepickess8097]

Agree, the current rating should be on the body of the switch, all he needs is to find a compatible switch of equal or greater current rating.

[@stephenbridges2791]

If I hadn't seen the rebuild of that drive, I wouldn't have believed it. Most would have given up on that. Takes a pretty high level of skill to do that.

[@paul_laws]

The man with the biggest and best stash in the business. Awesome repair Mustie.

[@j.w.3345]

What a difference with that clutch rebuild! It sounds so much better. Great skills. Looks like a very useful worker. That was a fun series. Thanks !

[@bradkuether3561]

I really like that you are taking this one all the way. It's kept my interest these last 4 weeks, and I want to see it complete as much as you do. Normally would probably be bored with it, but you have kept it interesting. You make my Sunday mornings in the winter, to bridge me to springtime.

[@sethtoe]

I worked a lot of years in factories with new and old "see antiquated" equipment of all kinds, man the stuff you have to do sometimes. Your approach is spot on.

[@iceland1982]

I worked for BOBCAT and actually was on the assembly line for the Toolcat. This was just called a BOBCAT utility vehicle the Toolcat was a much heavier duty machine that actually has all wheel steer, with a bobtach to use many different attachments same as a skidsteer and used skid steer wheels.

[@1pcfred]

Mustie's is the BobCRAP.

[@LAP1050]

Darren, fixing the clutch was just freaking genius 👍🇺🇸

[@Snowy_Night_Qc]

The plastic at the lower part of the blade is for protecting your asphalt driveway! Contractors put them on snowblowers as well to protect clients driveways

[@ManxAndy]

Good afternoon Mustie crew….bit late today, cooking lunch for the granddaughter….which she’s eating as I type, Chicken Dippers, and Smiley Faces with ketchup….what else for 5 yr old at the grandparents..lol …👍😜🇮🇲

[@craiggerber3740]

your ability to fix or make one. this is mustie and why we love watching you. clutch make one. great job. keep mustering.... 😊😊😊😊😊

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Hahaha good ol bertha the 3/4 pneumatic air gun got the job done!! 👍👍👍 Very impressive

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Oh it was electric. Interesting!

[@MikePowersTSIG]

Thank you so much for all of your videos. I love the way you aren't afraid to take anything apart down to a small micro switch. Using this mindset, I have been able to fix almost anything I've tried to tackle. From my furnace to my toaster oven. Not including all of my vehicles. 👊🤘👍

[@Hjerte_Verke]

5:48 Now that's a big electric impact wrench. Don't ever forget Big Bertha again. ALWAYS bring out the big guns before you move to destruction versus removal.

[@philipashley9723]

As someone mentioned, the plastic/rubber, plow edges, are also used for clearing snow off macadam driveways, I have one on my plow. They are less destructive than the steel edges, especially if the macadam has cracks. Great video as usual, I bet if Mustie had been a POW, he would have made a plane out of kitchen utensils and flown away. 🤗

[@Hjerte_Verke]

17:41 Differential heating plus a rapid cool down in a bucket of water. We are dealing with very dissimilar metals; aluminum which transfers heat much better than most any metal and a steel core. I think it was bound for success, more so than steel on steel. GOOD WORK!

[@lynnlutjen3819]

Bobcat turned out great! That poly edge on your plow is to protect asphalt or high end concrete. Enjoyed all your episodes with the Bobcat 👍👍👍👍

[@bin_chicken80]

I particularly like this episode because its the first time I've seen you using your lathe or mill in a long time.

[@TheGitWizzard]

I’m loving this unintentional series, because you’re struggling. It’s not because of your pain, but because you talk it through. I genuinely have learned a lot about solving these problems. I’ve been so engaged with the content that I’ve been rewinding and replaying when I didn’t understand what just happened. Hearing your, “all-riiight” when Bertha took off that bolt was a genuine joy for me!

[@plumbdumb2427]

I bought aluminum weld sticks from harbor freight. Used them on my rv generator mounts. The steel bolts stripped out of the aluminum base . Worked 6 years later still fine.

[@boatbuilder781]

Really enjoyed this series, instead of running out for new parts, which most us do. You however use and make what you have work!

[@richardwarnock2789]

☕️ morning in Mustie land! You Can Do It Yes You Can!!!; ) Hello Jason!!!; )

[@rickygroover]

KZbin needs more guys like Mustie, a lot of these so called mechanics just throw new parts and things and never really fix the problem. That’s not fixing things, anyone can do that. This channel he actually fixes things and has a great attitude always, I’ve been a subscriber for many years now from mustie starting in his garage till now. I know I speak for everyone mustie… thank you for these videos and actually showing us how to possibly fix different things in different situations and not just throw parts at it!! ❤

[@1pcfred]

If you're in there doing the work there's an argument for putting a new part in then. So you don't have to go back any time soon and do the job again. When I do jobs I'll change as much as I can new. When I do a clutch I'm doing a throw out and a pilot bearing too. It all gets changed. I do not want to have to go in there again. One and done.

[@victor58010]

As always Darren , a wonderful way to spend 1 and a half hours,you are the most entertaining man on KZbin. All the best,stay well!

[@chrissmith513]

Hello Everyone nice to see this machine come to life 😊😊😊 🇨🇦 Yea Radio Shack was so handy ! a All those neat thing a ma bobs 😂😂😂

[@jeffreyevens2033]

Master Mustie, nice job fixing this and that (everything). Now that it is fixed, it will not snow anymore. Great video.

[@darkkingastos4369]

Might want to invest into a 3D printer so you could make plastic bushings and other parts to the exact size you need. I know that's not old school but it would save you time and money and let you get exactly what you wanted.

[@noisefuljoy]

A pair of doors and a heater motor away from best useful toy ever! Already really good. Well done!

[@GeFeldz]

Those clutches are balanced, probably not as big of a deal as in a snowmobile with the lower rpm, but the engine might take a bit of a beating. 50:27 that big X on the spring cover on the clutch should probably be on the same side as the X that was on the inner spindle component.

[@gigantor56]

I had to clean out my Dad's garage and he had a ton of parts that we had no idea what he kept them for. Now I watch Mustie and I understand why he kept that stuff. RIP, Love you Dad

[@joshrichardson7855]

Gotta be honest, I was a little disappointed thinking you were going to leave that clutch in the machine the way it was.. Then in this video you completely silenced my negative thoughts.. Thanks for never disappointing Mr. Darren, sorry for ever doubting you!!!

[@echobeefpv8530]

Good morning , fellow Mustonians ! Another great video, that fix on the clutch, wow, great work ! This would be a great little yard machine, imo. With some different tires, it would be even better in the snow, I'm sure. I hope we get one more video on this, the final bits like the box, doors, etc. A spreader video would also be just fine. Happy Sunday from Winnipeg, Canada !

[@bernhardhiebert2597]

Good morning from Maple Ridge, BC. CDA

[@Robbie..Ha-Navi]

that was awesome when it came off. could feel the happiness

[@Bugdriver49]

Mr. Darren, It appears you have a WINNER!!!!!!! Congrats!!!!

[@neilhowe2665]

Time to break out the MUSTIE, bring it on!

[@bradh74]

I was waiting to see this video come out. I saw the others and it looks like it came out really nice for you. Having some heat and doors in the winter will be really nice. I believe the steam you saw on the radiator was from snow blowing up while plowing. The whole windshield would ice up on the truck I used to plow. I can't remember what you figured out was the issue with the rearend but no matter what that thing is working well. Worth cleaning up and painting over rust.

[@miztatone918]

Good morning everyone ❤

[@cdc19845]

I really appreciate the level of intuitiveness you have for figuring out stuff. But when it surprises the hell out of you and just comes apart by itself , that's the beans.

[@1pcfred]

Press them threads out.

[@devnull73]

I like the fill it in and redrill idea personally. I don't know which option you've gone with yet though ;)

[@devnull73]

You couldve just flooded that microswitch with contact cleaner - theyre commonly used in arcade joysticks, and are meant to last like a million clicks or something :)

[@lynnlandin7561]

@@devnull73 Excellent recommendation on using a spray contact cleaner. I've had good results with Deoxit D5 contact cleaner. Using it fixed the cruse control switch on my van, my clock radio, and forward/reverse switch on a SWR meter.

[@25Soupy]

I've been watching for 8 years and this is by far the best fit-it extended episodes on one project to date. We need more of these Mustie! Even though you mentioned a few times it was the vain of your existence!

[@scamp7441]

Right up there with the John Deere 318 videos.

[@douglasschmidt6873]

Can’t believe they use such cheap material in a part that has so much movement and responsibility

[@douglasschmidt6873]

@ makes sense

[@sethtoe]

It is satisfying to watch someone who backs his words with knowledge and ability. Thank you for what you do.

[@atvheads]

It is called primary and secondary, and you should restore them. Because the PTFE bushings are completely finished. Also the slide shoes on the secondary need replacement.

[@paulburroughs1313]

A man without a 'stash' is a man working with one arm tied behind his back! This is one of your best video series, great job. Thank goodness for that welder and lathe!👍

[@Paul-FrancisB]

Good afternoon fellow Mustie1 fans everywhere, from Lincolnshire UK 🇬🇧.

[@444mrjimmy]

hello from Australia

[@Paul-FrancisB]

​@444mrjimmy G'day Happy Australia day

[@Csharpflat5]

Hi from Savannah originally West London.

[@davemorgan2925]

Good afternoon from sunny Essex

[@derekearles9844]

I am from cheshire you can learn heck of a lot of problems and how to solve them from mustie

[@kevinalbers1084]

The "X" on the clutch spider is there for a reason. There's a corresponding "X" on the cover. Be sure to line them up when reassembling. FYI

[@ImSrry4BeingWhite]

Mustie1 is a KZbin icon!!!! Let's gooooooooo

[@Fightfire247365]

Spray the primary clutch cover with a truck-bed liner or similar coating and it will reduce the “bell ringing” sound. Excellent video as always!

[@48661]

Success…..BIG BERTHA FOR THE WIN!!!!!

[@roadcuda6964]

Great job as always. This is my guess for that piece on the plow blade. I worked at a paper recycler that had 6 inch rubber pieces that was cut up old tires bolted to the bottom edge of the loader buckets to protect the cutting edge of buckets against wear on the concrete floors in the plant.

[@timb5419]

stash parts $2,000, wife to allow stash -priceless

[@lcampm2]

Nothing stops Mustie, the clutch rebuild is better than new. Please show another video on this

[@conawayjb]

"sometimes when you get aggressive with it they like it" words from mustie to live by🤣

[@mwolrich]

Not sure we’re talking about machinery here 😳 “Men of culture, we meet again”

[@DeeDeeKrug]

Great video Mustie. Maybe they put the white hard plastic piece on because it had no float then the plastic takes the brunt end and the steel plow does not get damaged.

[@billro6665]

good morning from MI

[@ritchiesokol1061]

Got the clutch apart then rebuilt ; Kudos. I not surprised @ the cost of the bobcat clutch, what does surprise me is its non- availability of the part . Now the fixing of the micro switch on the snow blade (stellar). I fixed a controller stick a (temp fix) on a Western 8.5 MVP snow plow. We had no ready replacement the part was days away & hundred of 💵💵💵💵 's for a used part. Inspiring video (Win)!!! Greetings from a small airport located in Iowa .