Recent content by Scott 75

I got a new bronze filter and hydraulic filter from clarks which suprisingly was quite reasonably priced. I installed and run the machine for about 10 minutes. For the first five minutes or so the machine actually worked like it should actually turning without complaining too much. As it started...

The oil was foaming after I replaced the hose and put the bronze filter back in but I would say it just had a gutful of air in the lines. The pump gets warm (can touch without burning hand) within a couple of minutes. My thinking is that it may be something simple as it went from running fine to...

Another thing, the motor does not seem to "work" when the drive motors are under load like it does when the bucket functions are under load. Sorry about the double post just wanted to give you guys as much info as possible.

Thanks for your replys. I tried taking the bronze filter out this afternoon and it made a big difference. The bobcat will now go up small hills but still does not have enough power to turn on it axis etc. Both sides seem to be affected equally so I am guessing it must be a pump problem??? I am...

I forgot to mention the problems with the drive started after I cleaned the pump and surrounding area with a high pressure hose. I ran the bobcat today for about 15 minutes just lifting the boom up and down and tilting the bucket forward and back to try to bleed out any air. The lift seemed to...

I have recently purchased an old Bobcat 643 with a ford 1600cc engine. I am a first timer with skid steers so have very limited knowledge. The machine worked fine for an hour or two when I first got it but it has started to get a squeel when I turn. The problem has got progressively worse the...