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    1989 Bobcat 743 arm drift and repair manual questions

    2 hoses replaced and manifold rebuilt and installed. Started the skid and worked the air out of the system. Raised the lift arms 3 ft and left it sit over night. This morning the arms had only dropped 1 1/2". I am VERY happy. Started working on the lights and got them working. The ones that were...
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    1989 Bobcat 743 arm drift and repair manual questions

    Sorry for the delay, How ever I want to say Thanks Tazza!!! A little update: I did order a rebuild kit. But while waiting on parts life got in the way and I was forced to put repairing this on the backburner. I started tearing into it yesterday and have found more issues that need fixing as...
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    1989 Bobcat 743 arm drift and repair manual questions

    Rebuilt the lift cylinders and still have the drifting issues. It did slow it down slightly but that's about it. At least I know the cylinders should be good for some time. Howdy
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    1989 Bobcat 743 arm drift and repair manual questions

    Thanks for the reply Tazza I have rebuild kits ordered and will try this first. Hoping it takes care of this issue. Howdy
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    1989 Bobcat 743 arm drift and repair manual questions

    I just purchased a 89 Bobcat 743 and the lift arms drop pretty quick. If I have the bucket tilted and shut the machine off while in the air the arms still lower. Once they bucket touches the ground the front tires will slowly lift off the ground ( 2-4 minutes with machine not running ). What are...
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