Good news, considering all the alternatives. It is indeed a stripped power transfer yoke and spline adapter. This appears to be a relatively easy fix. Called Bobcat for parts and its about $500. I was wondering if there are other options for new parts other than the dealer? Thanks again Tazza...
Looking at engine removal, it doesn't look difficult. However just to be clear, could someone post a step by step that hits the highlights of engine removal. Thanks...
It makes noise whenever the engine is running. The growling gets worse as the motor warms up. The pedal in the middle ( brake? ) doesn't seem to affect the noise at all. In fact, it doesn't seem to do anything at all. Suspect adjustment problem. I will check the filter on the top of that block...
Thanks in advance for any help ya'll can provide. I aquired a 743 last week from an individual. At the time of purchase the machine was working well. However, after running it for around 30 minutes it began to make a horrible gear grinding sound that seems to come from the area where the engine...