Recent content by kadecole

I would like to offer any help that would be needed to complete an upgrade/update to newer software for this forum. My day job is working in IT so I can offer my help. Please let me know if this would be useful. Thanks.

The previous owner had the hydraulic pump repaired and the spline looks good! Just a little surface rust on the spline but it mates well with the new yolk. The rubber motor mounts were destroyed so I ordered new ones. I think they gave up and caused the pump to leak due to too much wobble in the...

Thanks. The “hammer into place” thought crossed my mind and I even tried a little, but it was so loose I thought I was wrong. I figured it might be a plug since it made no sense to have it open with the grease zerk. Should I add anything to help retain the plug, like jb or weld it on? Or will...

I was investigating my 743 and noticed some problems with my Power Transfer Yolk. You can see the damage to the center teeth in this picture: So I ordered a replacement. The replacement came with this removable cap for the center piece. I can not use that cap as it is just loose and does not...

743 Power Transfer Yolk

I have just acquired a 1990 model 743 Bobcat skid steer. Currently the machine has the hydraulic pump and engine removed. The hour meter reads just over 2000 hrs (if it was working still). I need to put the engine and hydraulic pump back into the machine. I was informed by previous owner that...