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OK, ran fine for several hours then started "collapsing" the primer bulb again before the filter, so clogged again. Well pulled the new screen, nothing blocking it, so removed it and the end closest to it at the bulb and blew it out with an airline and WOW, chunks of cork (from the float) where...

Bobcat, Thanks for the input. For the benefit of all, I did find out my problem,...previous owner removed the screen, and the hose was sucking itself to the bottom of the tank. I had a new OEM screen from said "brilliant" former owner, and was able to reinstall the screen and "pretaper" the...

Thanks for the prompt reply. I have the service manual and did notice the drain option. In the short run (between thunderstorms, working outside) I got the fuel tubes out, the pick up had no screen on it (I have one here from Bobcat from the previous owner), I think that the pickup tube may have...

So, I have a 763 and the fuel guage is erratic and never truely worked. When I first bought hte machine (300 hours ago, now has 2000) occasionally it would sputter due to "fuel issue" (previous owners discription), well the issue seems to have gotten worse and now it is dying every 10 minutes or...

Soooo, I have a similar problem with fuel guage not working and now the occasional fuel starvation issue becoming more prevalent. Guess the float has deteriorated and is blocking the line,....... so can I just try replacing the sending unit and screen and hopefully not have the remove the TANK ...

Thanks for the responses. I had a guy here excavating for me 10 or so years ago, I was rock hammering while he dozed. His 763 had Lohering tracks and I did blow a bead one time when a rock got in and couldnt get out. This was some tough going, rock hammering "blue rock" as we call it locally...

Well, looks like I will keep my F, no one stepped up to buy mine so cant swing it. My unit is fine, just trying to swing it financially and learn issues. Thanks Guys Ironwood

I have chaince to upgrade from a F to G, and wondering what the thought is on this. The cost differential is 1500-2000. Hours are similar. Paint is better on the G. The interior of the G is nicer (upper window, rear window, computer readout, headliner). Same engine, same basic machine. My F is...

There are some "reclaimed" options coming online out there. The one brand is Tyr-Fill, my local commercial tire shop can fill 12-16.5's $150, and 10-16.5 are $125 Ironwood

Fishfiles, Given your experience, what do you think of running the severe duty tires air filled with the Grouser tracks? The BC dealer said I may need to run them a bit tighter since the tires lack the "gap" to grab the traction bar, and he didnt know if they would slip too much. I REALLY want...

This is an old post, but just to add, I simply put the front tires onto cinder blocks (solid ones) and lifted the back of the machine with my forklift (Bobcat chained to the mast) and lifted until the chaincase oil all draind out the front plug hole. I hoisted it pretty high, but it was EASY...

I asked my Bobcat dealer about the 220 with the wheels that turn (I retrieve logs out of yards on occasion.). He said that the "rebuild" on all the moving parts (joints/knuckles,etc..) is about $5000 for every 2000 hours use. YIKES. He said they are "specialty machines" for certain purposes, but...

OldMach. Thanks, I did not see that detail, and on the Bar Track instructions (my style) it said the same thing. I got mine used (hardly used) and for about 1/3 -1/4 cost of new. I dont mind if it eventually harms the track, just wouldnt want it to hurt the machine. I wonder to what extent it...

OK, I bought a 763 machine with worn out skidsteer tires and I would like to replace them with "Hulk L-5" style tires (Titan makes them also) and would like some input. I am moving about 1000-1500 ton of fill a year from local paver (busted concrete to pavement to slag), and also from local...

Old thread I know, but I think the rubber tire (say a Gallaxy Hulk L5) filled with the more cost effective reclaimed Tyr-Fill with the opton of steel over the tire tracks is also the way to go.Veratility, cost sffective, and durable. I have the machine, the tracks and next is the $1700 for the...