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    v1702 kubota parts for sale

    i recently installed a 1902 in my 743b. i have a few engine parts for sale if anyone is interested. i sold the head, pump, injectors, and glo plugs, pending payment on e bay. i have the rest of the engine.
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    lets talk 963 bobcat

    mainly just some serious landscaping on a couple acres. the post above you has me concerned about them being a pooch. how could something that big be low on power. i understand they have a 100 hp perkins in them?
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    Bobcat 743B Question

    its going to be hard to keep the oil looking like it does in our cars. theres a lot more going on in a diesel. the oil turns black due to a little blo by going by the rings. this is a natural thing. the standard we use at work is 250 hours on the oil and filter. try oil sampling the oil the firt...
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    Bobcat 743B Question

    on the rod extension question, it takes less oil on the rod end than the piston end, different fill rate, thus different speed. dont go cheap on the oil filter and not change it. you are asking for trouble if you take short cuts like this. same goes on the hydraulic filter. the filter(s) go into...
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    lets talk 963 bobcat

    i'm looking at a 963. anyone out there have anything good or bad to say about it other than its huge? any input will be appreciated, mikie
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    Coolant fan speed???

    electric fan(s). think about it, mikie
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    743 bucks

    i agree with tazza. once you get something in motion, it usually amplifies unless you correct it. try adjusting your control levers. i put mine on stands to adjust. use caution around the tires if you do it this way. mine went from a constant creep to obeying the command,"stay". let us know how...
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    governor adjustments

    the twist of the little screw brought her to life. before, it acted a lot like the fuel was being held back like on an engine with an adjustable air/fuel ratio control. she is a lot snappier now. no, i didnt go wild with the adjustment, just a little bit. mikie
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    governor adjustments

    i overhauled it this last winter so i should be up on compression. i think i will try the fuel adjustment. i'll fill you in on thr results. mikie
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    governor adjustments

    has any one ever been brave enough to check out the fuel system on a 743? my machine has great hyd power but seems to fall on its face when i travel with sticks all the way forward.no air leaks that i know of in fuel lines. i installed an electric fuel pump. i thought this might help. it pulls...
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    287 roller problem

    the idlers have a seal on each end. it needs replaced. they are a $#@&^% to replace.there is a plug on the idler . remove it and keep it topped off with oil until you get it repaired, mikie
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    Cat track loders undercarraige

    you summed it up pretty well. rubber on rubber just dont work.
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    CAT268B problem

    check your interlock fuse. it powers up the ecm which takes care of all the safety lockouts.
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    NEW CAT MTL C SERIES

    let me know what specs you want. i have a way to access them, mikie
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    CAT268B problem

    you lost hand controls only? you can still move the machine? make sure your seat bar is securely down but you should have a lite for that. i'll look on a schematic and see if there is a fuse you could have blown. i'll get back tonite and see if you had any luck. mikie
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