Recent content by Nitro7402

I did the same on my 743, had issues after replacing all the seals. thought it was air in the lines, after several days I retraced all my lines and had crossed 2. once I switched them to the correct location everything worked great within minutes of firing up the machine.

I had cooling issues on my 743 when I got it as well. i found that my radiator and the hydraulic cooler were both clogged with dirt and grim. Removed them and clean them up real good, took the radiator to get internally cleaned and tested. once that was done I removed the thermostate and have...

I have a Bobcat 743 with the Kubota v1702 I'm currently rebuilding the motor. My machine shop guy said the pitting on the top of the block is bad and worried if it will clean up within spec. Is there anywhere I can get extra thick head gaskets? What about a new block? Machinist also said it...

I had the same thing on my 743 after I rewired it. My problem was that the plug on the back of the alternator and the wiring plug did not match, so I pulled the wires out of the plug and hooked them up directly, turns out I had them switched.

Well you were right, i found the 2 pressure lines for the lift and tilt switched, once I corrected that everything works great. Thanks

Thanks Tazza, i will go thru it and double check all the lines to make sure they are correct hopefully this weekend and post back if i find anything.

I had a similar issue with my 743, I believe my biggest problem was the oil cooler was plugged full of dirt and oil and was not letting air flow thru. I also pulled my thermostat, and changed the water pump. changing the pump was easy, fairly cheap and allowed me to get a since of the condition...

I am fairly new to skid steers, bought a Bobcat 743 about 4 months ago. I developed a leak out the back of the spool valve. I removed the spool valve and replace the seals. Since reinstalling the spool valve I have ran the machine around and believe all the air is out of the system. My problem...