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873G covered in oil
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Cleanliness is definitely helpful for identifying leaks. I use U.V. dye and a black light for pinpointing leaks quickly when you have a...
Apr 17, 2024
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BOB CAT 873 wont go into float help
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I am not familiar with repairing a spool valve on these machines but have considerable experience dealing with rusty parts you need to...
Apr 9, 2024
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The Mitsubishi 4G32 and you. A comprehensive guide to surviving poor financial decisions and overhauling a terrible engine.
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Scott thanks for this very comprehensive thread. I would like to add that when I did my water pump I used a NAPA # 41143 that my...
Apr 1, 2024
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Bobcat 742 bogs down traveling forward.
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Does adding a little choke improve it when it starts bogging?
Mar 15, 2024
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drive chain replacement
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Thank you for posting this photo. It is great to see it done this way to get the Best access possible to the chain case. I had not...
Mar 13, 2024
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641, 642,643 manuals
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Apologies if I am re-posting this a second time, I was redirected to log in when posting the 1st attempt. I also have the 4G32 in my...
Mar 9, 2024
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641, 642,643 manuals
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I also have the 4G32 in my 742B, the oil pressure switch is on the backside of the oil filter housing at the 11 o'clock position when...
Mar 9, 2024
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Cab on my 643 is super heavy to lift - can gas springs/dampers quit working?
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I replaced the lift assist cylinders on my 742B and still find it very heavy to lift. Make sure the hinges are not rusted up.
Mar 5, 2024
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743 left drive problem..😭
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Just saw the message for more details, glad to answer what I can. What info would you like? My machine would not go straight with the...
Feb 27, 2024
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743 crankcase pressure problem
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A buddy with an old 743 told me his machine blew the engine oil dipstick out and found that bugs had moved into his road draft tube and...
Feb 24, 2024
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cold 743 wanted to jump forward on start attempt
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Mine just required adjustment when i got it and I would consider it essential. It will cause the levers to buck when applied and is...
Feb 21, 2024
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Looking at buying a 742B. Tips on what to look for?
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Many excellent suggestions here, most of them I learned the hard way. I have the same machine and it was in pretty tough shape when I...
Feb 19, 2024
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743 crankcase pressure problem
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It sounds like a piston/cylinder problem more than a valve issue, I am not a diesel expert by any means, I am just not following how a...
Feb 15, 2024
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Ford 1.6L 2274e bobcat engine trouble
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Glad you got the engine performance sorted out, it will be interesting to hear what you find out with the pump.
Feb 9, 2024
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Ford 1.6L 2274e bobcat engine trouble
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Keep it simple, if the base timing spec is 0 degrees, set it to 0 degrees and observe what the vacuum gauge reads for manifold vacuum at...
Feb 8, 2024
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