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Message: <blockquote data-quote="country_boy_2007" data-source="post: 83500" data-attributes="member: 11883"><p>I am looking at a bobcat 743 with the v1702 Kubota. hours are unknown but the drives have been rebuilt recently as well as lift cyl's re packed and new pins and bushings in the loader. the machine looks good paint wise. the problem is the owner says its very hard to start, he replaced glowplugs and one injector. it blows white smoke at start up. uses no oil or water, its definatly fuel smoke. hes convinced its low compression due to the previous owner using too much ether. any thoughts on the subject. could this be a fuel issue. a remaned engine is about 4000. and to rebuild it myself will cost around 3k. anyone know of a good source for a good used motor?</p></blockquote><p></p>