Muffler for 743

wings5j said:

Hi Glenn, Sorry if I am just stating the obvious as opposed to what you are asking. I just thought I would mention I purchased a brand new one for my 742B last year from the dealer. The price wasn't too bad and I figure a new one should last for quite awhile. So far so good. John

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Tazza said:

I was going to say the same. I think i paid about $150 2 years ago. Its a very common machine, so parts that do get turned over a little faster are generally reasonably priced.
Failing that, check ebay.

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Glenn Lunden said:

John and Tazza. Thanks you so much for your reply. Can you remember the name of the dealer you bought the muffler at? I have tried Ebay but didnt found anything there. Thanks for the tips. Glenn

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Tazza said:

Any dealer can look the number up. My local dealer is in Australia, so i doubt they are much help for you
Try Mark at Intermountain Bobcat in Salt lake, Utah. He floats around the forums as 'bobcat parts manager'
Please remember, the price i got was a few years ago, don't expect it to still be the same.

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Luthor said:

Glenn, the Bobcat P/No is 6514737, Fleetguard also make a direct replacement (P/No 17410).

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Glenn Lunden said:

Hi everyone. Thanks for all tips. I found out that it was very expensive to buy a new mufflers. In Norway, they should have about $ 1000 for a new one. I know that the price is much lower in the Usa, but with shipping and tax the price will get high anyway. So I bought some stainless pipes and made one myself. If you would like to see the project I have attached a link with pictures of the project. http://s773.photobucket.com/home/Bobcat743/allalbums

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Tazza said:

Nice job!
Being stainless, you won't need to mess with it again.

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wings5j said:

Hey Glenn, just got back on-line. That is excellent and thanks for posting the pics. Wow, hard to believe what your were going to have to pay for a new one. My dealer is in Spokane, WA and I haven't had a chance to look up what I paid but it seems like it was only around $120. Let us know how it sounds ;-) Or should I say, doesn't sound! John

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Glenn Lunden said:

The muffler is now installed and the Bobcat is on the road again. The muffler worked perfectly and the sound was very good! Very satisfied

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mclark said:

Nice job on the muffler Glenn, I'll be needing one soon also. Like to know what grade of stainless did you use?

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Glenn Lunden said:

Hi everyone. Thanks for all tips. I found out that it was very expensive to buy a new mufflers. In Norway, they should have about $ 1000 for a new one. I know that the price is much lower in the Usa, but with shipping and tax the price will get high anyway. So I bought some stainless pipes and made one myself. If you would like to see the project I have attached a link with pictures of the project. http://s773.photobucket.com/home/Bobcat743/allalbums

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adsmith72 said:

I swear that there were a few pics of the inside rear of this machine. I need a good pic of the hyd. Plumbing. Anybody know what pics I am referring to? It looked like new inside. Does anyone have a good pic of the engne compartment without the engine? Thanks

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