Recent content by Fefanatic

I should add that it is black sooty smoke. Not wet oil smoke.

Hi, we have a 873 that is smoking and stinks like you would pour used oil in a pan and light it off. We were told the turbo was bad so we sent it out for a new turbo. It came back still stinking but the engine did have more power. We called Bobcat and was told it most likely was a clogged fuel...

I recently purchased a JD 250 and am having problems with the drive and steering hydraulics. This thing is too sensitive. If you try to drive forward or backwards it reacts so fast the machine bucks and jerks violently. Right now it's not safe to operate. I plan to do a full service on the...

I have a 873 Series F Bobcat that the front aux hydraulics are not working. What I have done is checked fuses, and verified that all wiring to the solenoids are good. The two led's on the hydraulic panel are on constant when I push the button twice. I have had it running with the hydraulics...

It was around 1 am when I got to that point and as I remember I unbolted the rear mount from the case and jacked the rear up a couple of inches and slid the rear plate out. From that point on I was able to get the job done. I do think removing the pump would have been the better solution but at...

Guys, I am wanting to order a new bucket for my 743. It currently has a 60" toothed bucket. I am looking at either a 60" or a 66" smooth bucket. I've been told that a 66" bucket will tear the equipment up. I also read that for grading you would want a bucket that sticks out 2-3" from the wheels...

I recently went through this with my 743. I replaced all bearings, seals, races, wear sleeves, and chains . I did not pull the motor or any hydraulic pumps. I did remove the rear motor mount and bracket to gain more room to reach the rear gears and axles. Tazza is correct in wedging a wrench on...

Yea, my wife suggested that also. I drew the line when she said she had some pink ones I could use. lol..

I have a 743 that the pad on the safety bar is in sad shape. Short of buying a new bar is there a source for a new pad out there?

When I rebuilt the lift cylinders on my 743 the right side head came loose with a strap wrench and unscrewed by hand. The other side was destroyed because I to heat it with a torch. I also had to replace the head (or gland nut) as some call it. They are easy once apart but I have had extremes in...

$4k max value? I've done the research and they are generally selling for $6500. to $9k depending on condition. Yes, you probably can buy one for $4k but it will be like the unit the OP is having problems with. $4k will get you a hurt machine. You can pick up a used engine for around $1500.00. A...

Don't listen to anyone who thinks that 10 second start ups without oil pressure is OK. I would never recommend that on any engine. I am not familiar with a New Holland engine but if your oil filter is remotely attached and is in a vertical position then I would remove it and check to see if it...

I replied to your other post on this site. I have a new full length chain available if you wish. This is left over from my recent rebuild of my finals in a 743.

I have left over new #80H chain from my recent rebuild of my final drives. One piece is long enough to replace either a front or rear drive chain. I may have a master link to go with it also. This chain cost me $450.00 for 20'. The piece I have is probably 68" long. I also have a couple of very...

From someone who just replaced all chains on a 743 I would suggest you replace all of them or you probably will be right back in there doing it in the future. Check bearing play and smoothness. Something caused it to break and you need to find the cause. It's a pain and a little more expense but...