Recent content by rjitreeman0909

Contact. Bobcat directly. Give them the model number and machine number. You may get it for free. I know Vermeer does this.

Sounds like a loose or dirty connection somewhere.

The video showed location of fill cap. Green means diesel

3 318 has a single groove pulley. Try a motor rebuild shop they may be able to repair existing coil or rewind new. Should be cheaper than OEM replacement. OR try direct contact with clutch manufacturers. They maybe able to rebuild using existing mainframe and magnetic parts.

Can you swap the control blocks? L to R? If yes and problems then R side it is control block for sure. If problem stays on L side it would seem to be a mechanical issue such as swash plate stuck or system is reading swash plate angle of 0 when at an angle that causes hard driving on that side...

Machine is a broad word. If a flat open surface, surface grind to achive a clean flat surface. You will then need to "machine", grind the rotating conponent similarly. It will also be necessary to grind the housing sueface to regain the required minimal clearance. I believe .0025 to .0030 would...

After reviewing my post and lookibg at available space, I ha a much simpler muffler mount. The muffler will be suspended horizontally transversely via rubber dog bones from the roof or extended portion of the main body of the machine, including a heat shield. Keeping the muffler as far as...

My solution is to use PO's Y pipe, add a 90 to the left, add pipe and a 180 to go to the left side of the engine bay then feed muffler which is a universal tractor unit with main body length of less than 12 inches. Secure muffler with rubber mounts to allow motion to accomodate any engine...

Thanks. I believe that is the style. Raining like crazy so will confim tomorrow. The issue is the main pin/plunger is stuck in the bushing or guide bore. Bob the Treeman

Is engine running at normal governed full speed before applying the hydraulic load? Possibility that governor is not functioning as intended? IE won't add throttle to maintain speed under load. As a 2 man operation, slowly apply the hydraulic load and manually add throttle to maintain rpm...

Is there a way to get the equiv. of a Bobcat 440B build sheet via the machine sn.? Cars and trucks define engine color gear ratios etc. etc. Is same available for Bobcats? I am learning item by item what accessories my machine has but would like to learn all now. Bob the Treeman

Looking for info. on hydraulic float kit for 440B. Kit pn. and contents of kit.

In search of engine compartment airflow sheetmetal and operator safety arms. Same but not identical parts from other similar vintage Bobcats may be modifyable to achieve needed function. Bob the Treeman

I am lucky that my 440B has the Quicktach option. I am unlucky in that the Quicktach is seized up (20+years of dirt and florida rain) preventing utilization . Does anyone have a shop manual showing the Quicktach in an exploded view to aid in understanding how to disassemble and regain function...

My 440B (LITTLE BOB) has a Honda GX630 engine and home made y pipe to a universal muffler outside the body. System works but tilting cab necessitates muffler removal.With that said, I want/ need to mount the muffler transversly inside the engine compartment. Hard to justify the high dollar OEM...