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    1997 Bobcat 873 Traction Loc Problem

    Hello, Thanks for the reply ,, going to replace the relay with a new one,, then I will start checking the wires for ohms specs ,, in the mean time yesterday I removed the cross bar from the traction lock ,, I worked the bobcat for 3 hrs straight in the dirt , and it worked out good ,, just no...
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    1997 Bobcat 873 Traction Loc Problem

    Update """" the solenoid did not take care of the problem ,, I ran it for a hour no problems shut it off and restarted it and it's locked up … the solenoid didn't pop ,,, I raised the cab , unbolted the solenoid and removed the crossbar , bolted back the solenoid down , started it and it didn't...
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    bobcat 873F (99) fuel leak

    I have used a white out pen before to check for cracked housings , as well as checked for leaks . 1ofU
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    Adding Tachometer

    Hello, you can go on Ebay and pick one up from 45-100 dollars ,, shipped ..
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    1997 Bobcat 873 Traction Loc Problem

    Taz : Thanks for the reply ,, I also forgot to say that when it's cold and you first get in and start the motor with the lap bar up and lower it , you can hear the solenoid pop , and as well as setting the parking brake you can hear it pop ,, from the solenoid being activated ,, when it's warmed...
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    1997 Bobcat 873 Traction Loc Problem

    Havent posted in awhile on this forum ,, but my 873 has took on a problem started about 6 months ago and has gotten worse .. about 5 months ago .. what it first did was I ran the machine for 5 hrs straight doing dirt work ,, moving .grading etc . as I stopped to move back it wouldn't move like...
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    Clamp on Forks

    i have built several sets of these forks , i use a set all the time to quick pick up stuff as long as you keep the weight around 2000 lbs you should be good to go . i use a set to load a pipe line welder on a trailer or flatbed truck . Jess
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    Log Splitter-Heavy Duty

    The member was Vinito , that helped on the IC program ,, not Vitto ... also i checked your pics again this am and saw you had a light bar is it worth a crap ? i added led on mine 36 per side and it sucks i will be going back to a 55-watt driving lite as the led has a soft blue light area that...
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    Log Splitter-Heavy Duty

    Hello, if you go and see my thread on the backhoe you will see where member Vitto told me to down load a program to post pictures on here , i post mostly gifs now it easier than trying to post several pics . your splitter turned out good from what you started with . i built a splitter to but i...
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    Log Splitter-Heavy Duty

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    tree / post hole puller

    this puller is all finished , my grandson 12 yrs old welded on the footsteps this morning , i taught him how to weld when he was 10 years old , so i trust his welds on this project . i added the tree guard it's a 10# rebar . i did pull a couple of trees this morning but the ground is still too...
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    tree / post hole puller

    for the most part this puller is done , I am going to add a cross bar about 2.5 ft above the puller to protect the cab if a tree ever falls back into the cab area , will post a pic when it's all done . it turned out pretty good for a weekend project . 1ofU
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    tree / post hole puller

    this is the project for this weekend , a tree puller should be able to tackle tree's up to 10 inches or so , it will be HD unit all 3X3 3/8 tube steel with 1 inch steel for the teeth and the rest is all 1/2 inch steel , the cyclinder i picked up a couple of them on a farm auction site that i buy...
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    tractor trans/hydraulic fluid?

    i use 303 from orschelns in a backhoe , here is a chart
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    Working in hot weather.

    here is a gif for you , it easier than trying to post several pictures , on the side fan i used a 1/4 X 3 inch strap made a 90 bend drilled and mounted through the side and then just made a backing plate , i did the same thing on the front fan . on power i used the 12 volt plug in front and on...
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