BobCat F 863

[wlblevin]

Thank you for your reply. Have you ever pulled the engine on a Bobcat as the 863 F series? I have been told it will talk 10 hours to pull the engine, replace the tank and reinstall the engine. Can any of you know if this is true.

 

[SSdoxie]

That's very close in time. Usually runs 10 -15 hrs. depending on dealer's shop facilty and previous experience.

 

[wlblevin]

Thanks again for your reply. so you are suggesting that a dealer to this job instead of me. I have the equipment to pull this engine unless it will take some special tools. Is this what you are referring to.

 

[amhjab]

its not hard to remove the engine to replace the fuel tank. you can replace the tank in one day

 

[Bobcatman]

Yes you can remove engine yourself, no special tools needed. 2 days of skinned nuckles and it should be operational.

 

[amhjab]

removing the engine is easy if you have a lift available

 

[HarryN]

If you are up to the task and decide to do it yourself.....please take some pictures along the way and show us your progress. Lots of us would like to see how the fuel tank is replaced. It's a shame it was put into a location that requires an engine removal to get to it...yikes!!!