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The glow plugs I installed were well worth $36 set as at least one of the old ones were dead. She now fires right up with the new set with just a 10-15sec warm up with the plugs. The smoke is still there but I don’t plan to use her more than a few hours a week so will probably hold off for a...

Thanks Markle. Is it these guys? https://dieselexperts.net/product/kubota-v1702-engine-bobcat-743-engine/

OK, thanks again Tazza. I was hoping that wasn't the case. I'm going to put in new glow plugs, injectors and new filters all around and see how it runs. If it persists to smoke I suppose I'll have to pull the engine for an overhaul. If I get it back to gether and it does continue to smoke, is...

Thanks Tazza, the smoke color is grayish white and smells like diesel exhaust.

Hi guys, I'm joining the group because I just recently purchased my first Bobcat 743 skid steer. I think I got it for a good price ($3K). It does start and run but has some cold start issues and smokes quite a bit. This is the first diesel i've ever worked on so I'm diving in to try to get this...

Hi guys, I'm working on tuning up a 1981 bobcat 743 that I recently bought. While looking over the motor and changing filters I noticed this lever with spring on the valve cover that has no movement what so ever. I'm troubleshooting the fact that the machine constantly smokes so just wanted to...

Hi guys, I just recently bought a 1981 Bobcat 743 that has around 5,000 hours on it. The seller did say that it recently had new piston and rings installed along with a new head. The machine does not like to start from cold but will after warming plugs and cranking for a couple minutes. After...