753 squeaks when going forward

[farmboy89]

I have a 753 that has developed a squeak when driving forward but only when the left handle is engaged. I am having trouble pin pointing it. It only squeaks going forward but makes no sound when traveling in reverse. I'm puzzled so any help would be greatly appreciated! Thanks in advance.

 

[reaperman]

Stupid question, but your not running steel tracks are you?

 

[antfarmer2]

Stupid question, but your not running steel tracks are you?

I would block up the cat and check the tires for any play and make sure it is lubed up right for a start

 

[farmboy89]

I would block up the cat and check the tires for any play and make sure it is lubed up right for a start

No steel tracks. I just did a full service one the machine cleaned and flushed chain case and refilled it checked wheels for play and all seems well. I noticed today while running it today that it only squeaks when pulling like up hill. When going down a grade or on flat ground it's go me extremely puzzled I'm really at a loss and I definitely don't want to have to go to the dealer.

 

[antfarmer2]

No steel tracks. I just did a full service one the machine cleaned and flushed chain case and refilled it checked wheels for play and all seems well. I noticed today while running it today that it only squeaks when pulling like up hill. When going down a grade or on flat ground it's go me extremely puzzled I'm really at a loss and I definitely don't want to have to go to the dealer.

Does that one have a drive belt? If so put a little belt dressing on it and see if that takes care of it

 

[farmboy89]

Does that one have a drive belt? If so put a little belt dressing on it and see if that takes care of it

I thought about that but what doesn't make sense is that it's only when you push the left handle forward. If it's blocked up and you use the right handle it's quiet but when you engage the left side it starts to squeak

 

[antfarmer2]

I thought about that but what doesn't make sense is that it's only when you push the left handle forward. If it's blocked up and you use the right handle it's quiet but when you engage the left side it starts to squeak

Have to start somewhere cheap and easy first

 

[antfarmer2]

Have to start somewhere cheap and easy first

Since it is blocked up get someone to play with it so you can hear better use a hose in your ear if need be

 

[jerry]

Since it is blocked up get someone to play with it so you can hear better use a hose in your ear if need be

If you can make it squeak when up on blocks should be fairly easy to get a general location. A hose will work or even a rod or dowel will really work as a stethoscope , mechanics ,not people like us, use a stethoscope with a rod attached. I see now you can buy a set of four wireless mikes to magnetically stick on a vehicle and then when driving you can tell on the receiver which one is picking up the sound.

 

[OldMachinist]

If you can make it squeak when up on blocks should be fairly easy to get a general location. A hose will work or even a rod or dowel will really work as a stethoscope , mechanics ,not people like us, use a stethoscope with a rod attached. I see now you can buy a set of four wireless mikes to magnetically stick on a vehicle and then when driving you can tell on the receiver which one is picking up the sound.

Pull the wheels off the left side and have a look where the axle flanges overlap the ends of the axle tubes. See if anything is wrapped around or logged in there. I've had wire get wrapped around the tube and going forward it would try to wrap up tighter and make noise but going in reverse it would unwind some and make no noise.

 

[farmboy89]

Pull the wheels off the left side and have a look where the axle flanges overlap the ends of the axle tubes. See if anything is wrapped around or logged in there. I've had wire get wrapped around the tube and going forward it would try to wrap up tighter and make noise but going in reverse it would unwind some and make no noise.

Thanks for the ideas I will work on it today and see what I can figure out. I'm hoping it's nothing major so I agree I'm gonna start simple and check all that first and work my way up and hopefully I'll find it before it gets to the major things. Until then I'm always up for more ideas. Thanks

 

[antfarmer2]

Thanks for the ideas I will work on it today and see what I can figure out. I'm hoping it's nothing major so I agree I'm gonna start simple and check all that first and work my way up and hopefully I'll find it before it gets to the major things. Until then I'm always up for more ideas. Thanks

Any luck yet...........I remember Tazza had someone put a crowbar under a engine for a sqeak it stoped turned out to be a loose bolt stuck under the engine mount

 

[farmboy89]

Any luck yet...........I remember Tazza had someone put a crowbar under a engine for a sqeak it stoped turned out to be a loose bolt stuck under the engine mount

Yes I did the left rear wheels has play in it and and a leak. So having found that I'm thinking it looks like new bearings and seals. I guess the bearing went bad which would explain the noise and wiped out the seal which would explain the leak. Now I just hope I can figure bout how to do all that.

 

[antfarmer2]

Yes I did the left rear wheels has play in it and and a leak. So having found that I'm thinking it looks like new bearings and seals. I guess the bearing went bad which would explain the noise and wiped out the seal which would explain the leak. Now I just hope I can figure bout how to do all that.

I just did my 743 a big job but would be a lot easyer the second time learned a lot of tricks should be pretty close as yours

 

[antfarmer2]

I just did my 743 a big job but would be a lot easyer the second time learned a lot of tricks should be pretty close as yours

Your bearings and seals are cheaper than mine 38 bucks a axle wear sleaves I had to buy from bobcat 20 bucks apiece

 

[farmboy89]

Your bearings and seals are cheaper than mine 38 bucks a axle wear sleaves I had to buy from bobcat 20 bucks apiece

Yea I haven't got a chance to price any of that yet. It's a machine is use everyday so I may just have to bite the bullet and get the parts from bobcat just so I know I have the right parts so I can get it done in a days time. I've been reading some on here trying to wrap my head around how to do it. I'm sure I'll figure it out I'm just glad I don't have to pull the engine or pump to do it. At least I don't think I do judging by what I've seen.

 

[antfarmer2]

Yea I haven't got a chance to price any of that yet. It's a machine is use everyday so I may just have to bite the bullet and get the parts from bobcat just so I know I have the right parts so I can get it done in a days time. I've been reading some on here trying to wrap my head around how to do it. I'm sure I'll figure it out I'm just glad I don't have to pull the engine or pump to do it. At least I don't think I do judging by what I've seen.

I already priced it at loadersourceparts for you check with bobcat but they will not kiss you first I pulled the whole chain case off and the back ones were still a pita to reach

 

[antfarmer2]

I already priced it at loadersourceparts for you check with bobcat but they will not kiss you first I pulled the whole chain case off and the back ones were still a pita to reach

I get free min on week end willing to talk to you

 

[farmboy89]

I get free min on week end willing to talk to you

How hard is it to separate the chaincase from the rest of the machine. I'm not worried about doing the job I'm quite mechanical just getting into uncharted territory with this job.