Skid-Steer Drive Chain Case Maintenance / Repair

[@nickgarrett7855]

Awesome video. Just bought a new holland with the same type of setup and its having some grinding issues. This video answered some questions. I hope yore making a killing off you tube cause I sware there was like 12 adds that came up.haha.

[@StanwoodStudios]

Thanks so much for this compliment, I sadly am not making a killing but apologize for all the ads, I deleted a bunch and reduced it to 3, thanks for the feedback!

[@NicholasPacheco-bg5jz]

my 1840 is leaking from top chain cover next to the seat. Im probably going to end up removing and servicing the chain. what are the part numbers for the seal for the top cover or hw can i find it.

[@stephaneracicot791]

good job there silicone for Shure on all the top bolts cant prevent complete sealing but slow it down

[@otoniel780]

Thanks for this video I have ford skid steer similar like this running good I put engine like yours running but when I drive ship left or right slow or reverse the machine jump Really bad if I do fast little better but dangerous maybe you have idea thanks

[@donavonhardesty4223]

Great video. I couldn't find anything about the cl20. Now I know a lot more. Thank you so much. Where did you get the sprockets from?

[@StanwoodStudios]

Thanks so much! I got my sprockets from JD sales inc I just specified pitch and tooth count as I could not find any from Ford or new Holland. Contact Dan at JD sales 610-286-6762

[@abyssmanur3965]

Is there an amount of slack between two wheels that would indicate good drive chain tension and thus no need to actually go into chain cases? My old mustang 411, though old and battered has less than 1/2" movement at tread surface when jacked up and rocking wheels back and forth. Considering the length of these chains it seems to be really good?

[@StanwoodStudios]

That’s a good question, I haven’t checked the slack from wheel to wheel, only properly tensioned the chains (enough so the chain does not touch the bottom of the chain case when traveling, about 1” of play). I’d bet as long as you aren’t throwing the chain off ever it’s likely fine. It can’t hurt to open up the chain case and inspect though! As you can see my chain cases were in desperate need of maintenance and repair!

[@abyssmanur3965]

@@StanwoodStudios I think my chain cases are my hydraulic tank, that's where the hydro fill and dip stick reside, and I just put $70+ new hydraulic oil in, which is why I didn't want to open it up lol, meanwhile rams pins and hoses are my main issue 😭

[@StanwoodStudios]

Yes yes, on a lot of modern machines the chain case is the hydraulic fluid tank! I don’t blame you for not wanting to open it! Pins and bushings always seem to be the issue haha

[@1420eddy]

Hey bro thank so much for sharing very awesome video quick question what type of oil can I used on the chains is there any specific type?

[@StanwoodStudios]

Thank you so much for the positive feedback! I figured any type really, a motor oil like 10-30 is just fine. Sae 30 or ND 30 is fine as well. Follow whatever the manual says.

[@miniatures1]

Did your skidster make grinding noises before the repair when you tried to turn it? My 1835 case skidster is making grinding noises when I turn in it and the more I turn the harsher and noiser it gets but only when turning I am wondering if what happened to yours is what's wrong with mine.

[@StanwoodStudios]

When turning under a heavy load or slowing down going downhill the chain would grind or skip, so I knew there was a problem with the tensioner or chain case. You most likely have a similar issue!

[@coachgeo]

so am I right that if you tow one of these not running it turns the engine. I need to move mine to get to a shop.. worried about towing backward and turning engine backward.

[@StanwoodStudios]

You can’t tow these at all, you can drag them, the wheels won’t turn at all. When I did the engine in this one, I jacked it up and placed it on harbor freight wheel dollies to roll into the shop.

[@coachgeo]

@@StanwoodStudios thanks. Mine is a chain drive CASE. didnt trust pulling it backward in case it did turn the engine. found way to Pull forward. Wheels turned. engine did not. (I marked the fan so could see what blade was on top... it stayed on top... or miraculously every stop I did the fan stopped in same position or the fan belt slid? ). Am in the grass... no little wheels will help

[@tonymarusenko3860]

Whats the part number for the idler sprockets or dimensions?

[@StanwoodStudios]

3/4” pitch 15 tooth idler sprocket with a 3/4” dia bearing ID and a width of 1/2” I bought the sprockets from usapulley.com I spoke to Dan on the phone and told him what I needed, he sent a 60 chain 15 tooth idler 3/4” bore PART# SP6015-12 for around $40 each. New Holland (which supports parts for this machine) didn’t have anything!

[@dolaward]

Do old skid steers ever rust through anywhere?

[@StanwoodStudios]

Usually only the sheet metal, if the heavy plate steel on the body is rotten through, chances are the machine is pretty clapped out!!

[@delonthomas5049]

Is this a 262d ?

[@StanwoodStudios]

Ford CL20

[@luisuranga9212]

What kind of seal did you use thanks

[@StanwoodStudios]

Black RTV for the chain case cover

[@luisuranga9212]

Thanks this video helps a lot o need to do this job to my tractor

[@StanwoodStudios]

I’m glad it helped! Good luck. It’s not so bad just messy.

[@dragonspicks]

What kind of oil does the book say?

[@StanwoodStudios]

The book I have actually doesn't specify, it only details chain adjustment. From all the research I have done online, most people agree any engine oil is fine.. 10w-30, 15w-30, sae30 etc. I find gear oil is too heavy in the cold weather.

[@dragonspicks]

@@StanwoodStudios ok yeah that makes sense. You could even use chainsaw bar oil. It’s 30w and non detergent.

[@StanwoodStudios]

@@dragonspicks yeah I think any oil is better than soupy water/ gear oil! Haha

[@dankath4627]

Should do both sides.

[@StanwoodStudios]

14:56 I begin the other side!

[@loerber]

What part of the Far East was this filmed in?

[@StanwoodStudios]

Turkmenistan