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hig 11-20-2009 03:51:28 71.169.139.243 86448 Report to Moderator	i just resealed a final drive and motor on same machine.it never lost power,just pushed oil out of final drive seal. the culprit was a blown brake piston seal.knock on wood it works fine now. all seals cost me 264 dollars [Reply]   [Send Email]
kp100 11-20-2009 06:50:22 209.213.227.52 86449 Report to Moderator	Re: Hitachi EX 60 in reply to hig, 11-20-2009 03:51:28   I think mine is identical. Once before I drained oil off the motor and I wondered then if something was bypassing. A new one is $7800. Almost as much as the machine is worth. The Parts Connection wanted $4000 for a used one. Getting the motor off and getting a free quote as to costs before I go any farther. What is the best procedure for removal? Lossen track. Remove oil lines. Then remove all bolts on sprocket. Is That it? Thanks for the help. Kevin   [Reply]   [No Email]
NC Wayne 11-20-2009 09:53:30 173.188.168.35 86451 Report to Moderator	Re: Hitachi EX 60 in reply to kp100, 11-20-2009 06:50:22   Not exactly sure on a machine that small but some I've seen on larger machines have an independent motor that is splined into the final drive and will come out without having to break the track. Then there are some that will come out but you have to break the track for clearance issues. Lastly there are some that you have to break the track because the motor, sprocket, and final drive housing are all an integral unit that has to come out together. Your best bet would be to call the dealership and ask someone in the shop. Tell them that you called the other day about buying a new one and need to know how the old one comes off. They don't need to know that you might not buy the new one from them and in most cases are more willing to help an individual if they think the dealership will get something out of it.   [Reply]   [No Email]