Bobtach pin seal binding

[revken]

Hi,

Bobcat S175 with 3500hrs. I got it last year and it needs some love.

Finally got to replacing the bobtach pins/bushing. I got everything back together. However, I’m having trouble with the rubber seals on the lower hing pins binding up. I can use a pry bar and get the seal centered again, but when I rotate the bobtach the seals bind and squish out. (See pics)

Couldn’t find anything on this issue so thought it was worth an ask before the seals get tore up.

 

[revken]

After considering the matter further, I re-examined the bobcat parts diagram and discovered the problem. Apparently there are two versions of my pin/bushing with my machine being the older style. While both styles use a seal at this place, the seals are different. I ordered the correct seals and expect this will resolve the issue.

 

[Xfaxman]