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The serial number of my machine, is 14212, and came originally with the Wisconson Engine. The engine was destroyed, and back in 1983, just the cost of the crank was $1500.00, so I swapped in the engine from a 1967 Ford Cortina. The most difficult task, was setting up a governor from scratch...

After I bought my machine, I also had a problem with water in the hydraulic system, and it took more than one change of fluid and filters, to get the water out of the system. I found that the water was getting in through the seams at the top of two large side access plates on the chassis. I...

Welcome to the forum. I am also the proud long term owner of a 720, but I bought mine with the Wisconson engine in a basket. I swapped in a 1600 engine from a 67 Ford Cortina, and have been using this combination since 1985. Your final drive problem could be a serious issue, but it could also...

I have a 720, and am facing the same issue. According to what I read, depending on the serial number of your machine, there are two different versions of bearings and seals. The serial number of my machine is 4957-M-14212, and I am still not sure what kit I am looking for, and if there is an...

I run a lot of old stuff, and my personal experience is, that the ignition system has to be clean and in prime condition. I would first make certain the points and condensor are functioning properly. Because my machine is permanently outside and I am in wet climate for the winter months, I...

My Ford powered 720 is running on gas, but I have two other vehicles that run on propane, one of which is a Ford F600. My thoughts on switching, are that, assuming there is a propane distributer readily available, I would prefer to stay on propane. I find the engine runs cleaner, and I have no...

Heathkit CP-1060 Capacitive Discharge Ignition (CDI) adapter box ca 1972 I have been using the Heathkit CD boxes (3) in all my old gas powered equipment and vehicles since 1973, and have found these kits are all I need to have a reliable, easy starting engine and yet still retain the points...

I know this is an old thread, but I have some relevant information that would benefit anyone with a Bobcat 720 or 722. I bought my 720, 40 years ago, with a blown Wisconson, most probably because the governor failed and it over revved. (I know this, because the governor had also grenaded)...

have I just want to add my thanks for uploading the links to the catalogues. I have 720, on which I need to replace the bearings and seals. I have been looking, and have not been able to source them. The serial number of my machine is, 4957-M-14212.

I have a 720 Bobcat and the Wisconson engine was trashed. I swapped in a 67 1600 Cortina engine and because I didn't have any of the Bobcat parts, I drilled the automotive flywheel to accept the drive for the pump, used the standard exhaust manifold, and made a radiator that mounded above the...