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    New member with 1995 853

    I got my AW-46 from Princess Auto on sale for $59. I usually see it on sale a few times a year.
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    New member with 1995 853

    The guy who owned it before me did a tear down and repainted. He didn't rebuild the pump but claims the engine was rebuilt. Aside from some wear and tear it's performing quite well.....time will tell though. There is only an o-ring and teflon washer on the top part of the servo shaft. I did...
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    New member with 1995 853

    I have a 1993 853. It had a few electrical issues which have been sorted, along with worn out pins/bushings etc. Mine came with a fuel pump as well but it runs just fine with it so not sure when it was installed. Changed oil and filters, a few hoses, and rebuilt the tilt cylinder.....learning as...
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    Pin replacement question

    You can absolutely reuse the bolts and set screws. I had good luck finding pins/bushings on Amazon and Princess auto (Canada) for my 853 (FAR cheaper than OEM at Bobcat). The pins are standard 1.25" so most auto/tractor supply shops will carry them in a variety of lengths (with the exception of...
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    Tire size

    These tires have been on Facebook for some time.....I thought about it but didn't want to deal with having to install tubes in them as I doubt these will hold air very well.
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    Bobcat 853 lap bar lift strut installation instruction weld on type

    They must have changed it at some point, mine has springs on both sides. I imagine it would sit somewhere near the bottom of the cage?? Not much help on this sorry......
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    743 Too Hot

    Not suggesting it's your belt driving the water pump as I think the 743 motor is mounted inline so the belts are visible, but when I bought my old 853 earlier this year, the prior owner said it ran hot so he installed another sensor, but it didn't change anything so he would just run it till it...
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    Hydraulic self bleeding?

    Can you post some pics of the finished unit? Would love to see what my 853 "could" look like LOL.
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    Hydraulic self bleeding?

    You probably thought of this but perhaps running it for short spurts (5 sec) a few times to allow fluid to circulate and top up the reservoir........and then the same for operating the hydraulics? I would be nervous too given the complete tear down you did. Maybe the relief valve to allow...
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    Replacing hoses?

    Based on the looks of those and your report of a leak, I would replace them all. Yes there will be air in the system but it will self purge once you start it and ensure the fluid level is topped up. When I did several hoses and filter change on my 853, I topped the reservoir up, ran it for about...
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    Squeaking when running Bobcat 853 Any ideas?

    The 853 does have a fan pulley tensioner. Fairly easy to access once you remove the guard. In addition to checking the hyd pump belt as others have noted, I would double check the alternator/water pump belt though as tension is achieved by the alternator, so the belt will lose tension as it...
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    2001 763 runs full throttle when started

    Wondering if you may have inadvertently jarred something with the linkage? assuming it's a mechanical link (rod/cable) from the lever to the injector pump? you probably checked that but that's all I can think of without looking at it.
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    S220 Bobcat

    Not being familiar with the 220, I believe you are referring to the chain case (metal lower tank) that runs the length of the unit. Separate system from the hydrostatic pump. This pump recirculates the fluid back to the reservoir tank. The chain case oil just sits there as a "bath" for the drive...
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    743 Drive motor hose replacement questions?

    I have an 853 with the Isuzu engine that sounds like the same configuration as yours. I have been dealing with repairs since I got it and have noted that getting at any fitting between the engine and backside of the hydrostat pump would be impossible without removing the motor. However, I am...
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    Purpose of flexible spacer?

    Looking at my 853, it must be something to step on getting into the cab when the lift arms are up. Wouldn't do anything when they are down as the front section doesn't come close enough to warrant a soft stop at all. I might pick up a set, or make my own, as the notch at the bottom for the tilt...
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