BobCat F 863

wlblevin · Aug 10, 2011

Members, I am new to your site. I enjoy reading all the comments from all of you. Some of you have very interesting and very helpful information.
I have a problem I need some help on to any knowable member. I have a Bobcat F 863. with a fuel leak. When I pour fuel in the top inlet I have fuel leaking out the bottom. I have been told the tank has a hole in it that causing the leak. Could there be any other problem causing the leak?

Muhammad · Aug 10, 2011

Welcome to TBN.

wlblevin · Aug 10, 2011

wlblevin said:
Members, I am new to your site. I enjoy reading all the comments from all of you. Some of you have very interesting and very helpful information.
I have a problem I need some help on to any knowable member. I have a Bobcat F 863. with a fuel leak. When I pour fuel in the top inlet I have fuel leaking out the bottom. I have been told the tank has a hole in it that causing the leak. Could there be any other problem causing the leak? I need your help please with this problem. I have been informed if the tank has a hole the engine will have to be removed to replace the fuel tank.

Briana03 · Aug 11, 2011

Hello & WELCOME to TBN!

I moved your thread to the Bobcat Tractors Forum.

Canada_CT230 · Aug 11, 2011

Pretty sure an 863 is a skid-steer and belongs under the construction equipment.

wlblevin · Aug 11, 2011

Thank my equipment the Bobcat F 863 is a skid Steer and it should be posted under Construction Equipment. I am sorry for the problem can some one help me with this please.

Briana03 · Aug 17, 2011

Hi wlblevin,

I'm sorry for that mistake... I moved your thread to the Bobcat Construction Forum.

SSdoxie · Aug 17, 2011

There is a fuel tank drain. It is accessed from under the machine. There is a retangular plate bolted to the frame, remove the plate to inspect the drain. If it is not leaking out the drain plug then tank has to be removed, yes it sets under the engine so engine has to come out.

wlblevin · Aug 17, 2011

Thanks you for your reply, I have checked the drain Plug and it is tight. I yes it is a hole in the tank. Have you ever replaced a tank before? I am wondering if I can do this job or should I refer this to a dealer? Again thank you for your reply.