Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

She comes with decals.......

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Makin a dozer blade!
http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6230/6...93c20140_z.jpg

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Ooohhhh - snifty - is this for the coming snow fall?

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Would definitely work for that. More so for all the dirt/sand I'm going to be dumping in my basement!!

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

You're filling your basement with dirt/sand?! And doing it thru a window with the rc's?

'at a boy! :D

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Just need to mount the quick detach plate now! It's 4:45am....must have been the TURKEY POWER!!!! I think it turned out good considering I didn't have any drawings/plans. Even tacked on a consumable blade edge.

http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7019/6...6f1f756d_z.jpg

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Front and rear driveshafts are binding bad when fully steered left and right. Completely stalls the motor when in reverse.

Anyone experience this with this model? Should I just take out the shafts and file the u-joints? Haven't been driving this **** thing long enough for driveline problems :(

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

do u have the pot metal u-joints or the zinc plated steel ones? I had similar issues with my 966g when the pot metal joints where used. In the hinge area plates are there chunks of brass around the pins?

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

No brass shavings and the u-joints look to be pot metal.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

can u post a pic of the loader hinge area to help me get u the right answer to ur problem?

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Top hinge:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7148/6...fd09e6b4_b.jpg

There is a very slight amount of play in the hinge. Maybe a millimeter.

Driveshaft/Bottom hinge:
http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7166/6...4bcd3317_b.jpg

You can see how the u-joints are wearing on the edge of the sphere. I suspect that to be the issue. It's not limited to the front or the rear shaft either. When I disconnect one or the other it will still stall. Need a temp fix. I'll probably put some different shafts in entirely. I've always had great success with the MIP stuff. Might have to customize something to fit.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

I'd say get rid of that shaft and get a real u joint . thats the most micky mouse joint I've seen ( no offense ) pot metal will not last long under torsional stress . is there a slider on the shaft ?

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

these joints are a bit on the weak side - but it does look like that joint is noy fully engaged at the ball. right side looks slightly open.

mine have held up without issue -
ive heard of guys swapping the systgem out.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Also - you need to keep that ball directly over the center of the hinge pin - so loosen the set screw on that right half and adjust.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

upgrade to the steel zinc coated u-joints. I did that and upgraded to new plate with brass like u have already. U have some worn out pot metal u-joints. U will need to order two sets of wedico number 2017 u-joints.
http://www.wedico.de/images/2017.jpg

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Cool will adjust for now and get those ordered up!

Thanks gents!

Start thinking about when you guys want to bring your stuff over for some weekend mini-fun.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

ya got crash space .... for us Indiana guys thats a chair to sit in for a few minute or so .... LOL

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Well shoot, i never knew you were in monticello... i have an aunt and uncle that live there and I'm just a couple hours west..

-J.D.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Yup, wonder if I know them I grew up here.

I have 2 spare bedrooms a foldout couch and airbed as well. I'm 2.5 hours from Indy for reference.

Re: Wedico 966G Build
 

Where can I get Leimbach parts? I broke the drive coupler off the motor somehow. I guess this loader is cursed! Should have some video by now but I've been working on this bastard non-stop.

At least I have my fellow grown-up-sandbox nerds to help ;)