Recent content by jeffb

thanks OldMachinist. the stamping on the ones i have say: 2ffj12...f 8f, and 2ffj12...pm. i didn't see those numbers in the catalog but i will look again. i didn't know wether SAE or NPT so thanks for clearing that up also. i will definitely get on the phone today to get the ball rolling...

thanks for your help on this. i will contact those companies to make sure i get the right one. does the 1/2" refer to the end that screws on the fitting with the O ring? thanks again. Jeff

hello to all. the question i have is, can anyone tell me where i can get a set of flat face couplers for a 99 773f other than bc dealer? i cannot get the ones on my machine to connect to the attachments even after bleeding the hydraulic system. the dealer price seems waay too high i think, i may...

hello bg, thanks for the info. i should be fine as long as i am using power service too. i was just wondering because its a definite no no in the dodge cummins i work on every day. tazza i finally got the bobtach loose with a little 4 foot cheetah pipe persuaion. i guess the bucket has not been...

hello, so does that mean its safe to use in skid steers? thanks

hello again, thanks tazza for that info. i got prices and availability on parts today, should have them by next thursday. off road fuel is what they use in school buses and farm equipment in this area, they may call it something else where you are, don't know. yea i must have a problem with the...

thanks tazza. i will get on that as soon as possible. is that job pretty straightforward or any tricks and tips to get it done? maybe a search on here will show me how. any thoughts on the bobtach levers? one more question, off road fuel, yea or nay? thanks again, Jeff

hello to all. well i have had my 773 for about a week now, and i dont know how i got along without it. its the greatest for yardwork. my problem is i have been hearing weird noises coming from the front around the bucket area. especially when backdragging. then i noticed the retainer for the...

hello to all. i finally got my skidsteer home in one piece. let me tell you, i dont know how i got along without it. got my driveway done in about 20 minutes. looking forward to the next projects. still have not figured out this picture thing yet. is there a certain place to put them or am i...

Tazza, Skidsteer.ca, thanks guys, i will look at that when i pick it up to make sure there is not a problem before i tow it home. again thanks for all your help. great info is shared on this site that's invaluable. hope i am able to help out someone one day and return the favor. also i tried to...

hello to all in this wonderful site. i finally found a 773 in very good shape and i signed the papers today. now i am just waiting to go back with a trailer and pick it up. it had a slight fuel leak at number 1 fuel injector which will be fixed for me and then it will be ready. i plan to pick it...

hey , ok thanks Tazza. i guess i just keep shopping and comparing. Thanks Jeff

hello to all. i was just wondering, i have been bobcat shopping for about 2 weeks now and i have looked at a lot of machines. my question is,, is there a blue book for skid steers like there is for automobiles? the machines i have looked at have different prices with various hours, and some in...

wow. lots of good information, but like my daddy says hard work don't hurt nobody, but smart work puts money in the bank. i will be talking to some of the locals to see what the business is like here. there are a whole lot of trailers with zero turns on them. something different might be in...