bobcat 743

getting closer to completion but have a question, the chaincase can be filled to the front plug half way up the case or close to, can I fill the case from this hole or do I need to pull the brake mounting plate off? this service manual shows the gear cases that appear to be sealed units, is the...

I'm having such a hard time finding a new or used hydraulic control valve anyone got any places i can source one ?? I'm in north Carolina

I have a 1989 bobcat 743 that I use on my farm down in south Florida. I was working the machine the other day when I blew a hose that goes to the right side drive motor. The machine was going backwards when it blew, I was grading some dirt. I replaced that blown hose along with the two other...

I have 743 bobcat, when raising the lift arms the pump squeals unless I increase the rpms, the more weight the more rpms required to lift. I had the valve body rebuilt, prior it wouldn't lift anything. Does it need a new hyd lift pump?

A friend of mine has a 743 bobcat that I am interested in. He痴 had it for years and it has been a good one. Ive borrowed and used it a few times. He now says it won稚 start. He thinks the starter isn稚 turning the motor over fast enough to crank but doesn稚 want to fool with fixing it...

not getting fuel to primer ball , any suggestions ??

I have BobCat 743 front loader. I rebuilt the tilt cylinder and during the removal of the cylinder i noticed that one line going to the cylinder has pressure on it without the peddle. I have removed the valve from the back of the valve body next to the i guess it would called the actuator. I...

I have a hydraulic leak that I've been told is servicable only by taking out the engine and replacing some oil lines. I've swapped auto engines and transmissions before but never on a diesel Bobcat. Can anyone point me to any reference material that might be out there or share any do's and...

The 3rd Spool from top leaks.

I need to find a cooling shroud for a Bobcat 743 can you help me? George

I bought an 85 Bobcat 743 "not running - as is" for $3250.00. It shows 457 hours on the clock. This was a trade in at a dealer in 2001 when it showed 250 +/- hours. The mechanic at the dealership called a buddy to inform him of the "exceptional" piece of equipment that came in. The second...

Came here to find out if there is any information on repairing control valves (which Bobcat refuses to do - they are a replacement business).

Would someone please recommend a troubleshooting guide for fuel problems on a 743.

Hi i finally got the right size tires on and just picked up a set of used loegering trailblazer tracks that a guy had on his 763. my question is this, i know my wheel base is shorter does anyone know the amount of pads and links to be shortened for the correct length i will need so i dont have...

i have a bobcat 743. It has to have a short blast of ether to start up. The glow plugs I have replaced and they seem to be working.. It runs great and has plentyof power once running. Any ideas?? It does not smoke after startup or while running it. If I try to start it with out ether...

I have a bobcat 743 with a kubota diesel engine. Today out of the blue the engine lost power, ran rough, like it was loaded up and stalled. I had recently filled up with off road fuel so thinking it might be the fuel, I Changed fuel filter, drained and washed out fuel tank, replaced fuel lines...

Just wondering if anyone can help me out, I purchased a 743 cheap but the engine is missing and so is the loader hydrauic valve. I am looking for the loader valve and also the coupler that connects the engine to the main hydraulic pump. I have a 4 cylinder engine out of a reefer unit...

Well I spent the majority of yesterday and today disassembling my 743. The gear reduction on the right hand final drive finally went. The driven gear has two tapered bearings, basically both went. It had been grinding for some time and I knew it would finally fail. I just had put if off due...

I've got a steering issue with my bobcat 743. Independent of throttle, one side gets jumpy on me when I'm turning. Has anyone every experienced this and/or have suggestions on where to start on repairing it? Thanks!!! Anything is appreciated.

Hi everyone, I was looking for some opinions on this Bobcat 743. I went and drove it today. Its a 1986 model I think. While I didn't get to hear it cold start, I would of course do that before I purchased the machine. The owner said he would hold the glow plugs for about 45 seconds, then it...

I recently purchased a 743 bobcat, and have come to find out the alternator is not charging. There are several wires coming out of a diode box on the back of the alternator one of the wires is not attached, and I cannot find any help from the service manual i received with it. Any help in...

We are looking at another well worn SS. This one is a Bobcat 743 with a Kubota 4X hp deisel. 5xxx hours, rough around the edges, charging system not working, some obvious electrical issues (wires dangling in places, got to love that) Looks like it will be about $4K Several patches and what...