Good job.. A lot of years ago I ran a 700 Bobcat digging swimming pools.. I have ran or owned almost every kind of bobcat.. I bought new, a 974 Bobcat, which had a 7 foot 2 inch bucket on it.. What a dream to run.. So much power, and fast as t had a two speed.. They did not make many of them.. Mine was number 46 off the assembly line..
I am very thankful to you for these video's.. about 3 years ago I restored mine but I have to sort the chain case now.. chains/seals/bearings/oil etc.. looking forward to it O.o Going to have to build some tools it looks! Thank you for the cheat codes!
If anyone is contemplating doing any work on their 700 Series Bobcat, this series is the 'bible' for those who do not have the knowledge that you have displayed in your four part videos. Great work from a great teacher.😄
That is so nice of you!!! Thank you for taking the time to comment! The little 743 is still going strong!! Fixing to replace the lower part of the bucket and a new front leading/cutting edge.
Hi, Steve...............Thank you for your kind words. If only I could have watched your four episodes in the early 2000's, I would have saved an incredible amount of time and money rebuilding my 310 Bobcat and my 440B. I was one of those individuals who took on the rebuild tasks with a service manual and nothing else. Boy did I suffer. You were not only knowledgeable but you are a great teacher. My thanks again to you for showing the way to do it rightl
Great job love how dedicated you are to putting in the work to restore your Bobcat I just bought one model 753 and just about to give it the love that it needs to restore it as well , it does take time but at the end there is no better feeling the out come , Thanks 🙏 for all the tips giving well enjoyed watching your videos keep up the good deeds
The Bob Cat revolutionized the construction industry and has evolved into an essential job sight tool! I am old enough to have seen the first ones on the job, before roll cages glass rear windows and safety bars. I wonder how many men have been killed in accidents that precipitated the improvements? They are made by many companies now and the track version is the one to have!
Thanks, just found your channel, one of these machine been contemplating to by. Has just about the same amount of things to repair or replace. Thanks again..👍
Thank you for the awesome comments!! I spent the last 8 years around, and running mini excavators, skid steers, and I completely missed my calling early on in life! Should have been in construction!
I have not watched all 4 parts, one thing if it hasn't been mentioned is to grease the 3 zerts on the ujoint every 250hrs. They're out sight and hard to access.
@Steve's Beyond Repair Unless you have a service manual, easy to miss. The way I have done it is lift the rops and bump the starter until the 3 zerts face the rh side of the pump to access them. You thenhave to lay on your stomach and feel for the zerts...the ujoint is just behind the pump. The first time I did this I notched a line on the crank pulley and block to at least make it a little easier next time. Then I personally use red lithium grease in a dedicated grease gun with 2 rubber lines joined together for the needed length. I then crawl in again on my stomach and find those zerts and my wife pumps the grease gun as I attach the hose nipple to the zerts. Kind of a pain... perhaps someone will chime in on an easier way.
@@StevesBeyondRepair Yes it is. It is a tight fit in and around the hoses on the rh side of pump and it helps to have smaller hands and forearms to reach around to the back of pump. Hope that helps.
very cool. you are a gifted mechanic. i just got a 742 with a 4 cylinder ford gas engine. runs well. my parking brake is floppy and doesn't work. also has a bit of creep so going to tackle similar things as you did. i'm not very mechanical but gonna give it a go! I also have at least one weeping hydraulic hose. i figure i better replace that before i top off the hydraulic fluid and put in a new filter. how do i know if i can remove a hose without losing a bunch of fluid? Or should I just assume a bunch will come out? Any ideas where i can get a replacement hose? Thanks so much for your wonderful videos - you should charge for these!
Thank you so much. Hose replacement and loss of fluid will depend on hose location. I hose up higher, you wont loose much. I rebuild one on the drive hydraulic motors, had three hoses on it. I bought a cheap set of silicone hose plugs off Amazon to shove in the hose when I removed the motor you could do the same if you took a hose off. Shove it in the opening where the hose came from. Search, silicone hose plug kit on amazon. Adjusting the creep out was a challenge!!!
Great videos on this skid steer. We are fixing up an old 742 gasser right now. Same frame and body as yours. What type of Hydraulic fluid have you been using?
Hey Bradley! I put some inexpensive hydraulic fluid from Attwoods in the chaincase, and used their premium in the hydraulic reservoir. Good luck on yours, I really enjoyed mine out at m property this weekend. Shot some video. Found out a few things on the grapple that need some tweaking. Thanks for the comment!
Excellent job I’m working on mine now but I can’t seem to get that seat safety bar working I feel like I have everything correct on it but it looks like that silver washer on mine is making trouble does anyone have a picture of how there’s is?
Exactly!! mine is not staying up like it should as well, and when redoing the bar, i couldn't find anything on the internet about it. I brought it home the other day, and I'm going to address that bar not staying up.
Steve's Beyond Repair yep but mine won’t even go up it like it’s locked when I installed that half flanged washer with the springs hope you get yours fixed!
Awesome set of videos on the 743! Very helpful! Where do you put the hydraulic fluid for the chains? Under the seat? Is there access once you tip the cab up?
Thanks Joe! Normally to drain and fill on mine, you would have to have some kind of suction machine to get chain case fluid out thru the fill level plug in the front of chain case. Since I had chain case covers off, I just filled from there. 👍👍
@@StevesBeyondRepair got my chain case all cleaned, refilled with fresh fluid. What’s the quickest way to drain the hydraulic fluid on these 743 machines?
Joe, Awesome! I didnt flush mine. I did change the filter. If I was going to drain mine, the hose is in the bottom of the oil tank, and follow the hose over to the valve on the right side. could undo it there and let it drain out.
The chain case dosen't have a filter. The hydraulic system does and it in the engine compartment. Now from what I understand there may be a screen filter on the hydraulic inlet to the port block on the right side. I did not mess with that.
Steve, how difficult is it to line up the u joint when reinstalling the engine? Pulling my engine out to clean and rebuild the spool valves that leak. Do you reach around and guide it on pump shaft?
I didn't have to pull motor. If I have to mess with spool valve, I will try to seal it in place, or get it out somehow. It is tight in there for sure. And if I were reinstalling the engine, would probably have to enlist some help, like you said, I would be hanging over the hydraulic pump inlet guiding the ujoint while someone is shoving engine in!😁
This little 743 was in bad shape, and it seems the only thing that wasn't leaking was the spool valve!! I'm headed out to my land with it today, and put some hours on it and see if I find any weaknesses. I'll try to see if the lift and drop has the float on it. The back of the spool valve for that lift function will look different...sticks out further, and I simply have not noticed that on mine.
I put a air nozzle from my compressor in the fuel tank, with a rag wrapped around it to seal it. Pressurized the tank and forced fuel through the filter to the bulb.👍👍
Good job.. A lot of years ago I ran a 700 Bobcat digging swimming pools.. I have ran or owned almost every kind of bobcat.. I bought new, a 974 Bobcat, which had a 7 foot 2 inch bucket on it.. What a dream to run.. So much power, and fast as t had a two speed.. They did not make many of them.. Mine was number 46 off the assembly line..
How cool! Ive got about $5500 in this, and works super good for an inexpensive little Bobcat.
I am very thankful to you for these video's.. about 3 years ago I restored mine but I have to sort the chain case now.. chains/seals/bearings/oil etc.. looking forward to it O.o Going to have to build some tools it looks! Thank you for the cheat codes!
I like the Tooltime sticker.
If anyone is contemplating doing any work on their 700 Series Bobcat, this series is the 'bible' for those who do not have the knowledge that you have displayed in your four part videos. Great work from a great teacher.😄
That is so nice of you!!! Thank you for taking the time to comment! The little 743 is still going strong!! Fixing to replace the lower part of the bucket and a new front leading/cutting edge.
Hi, Steve...............Thank you for your kind words. If only I could have watched your four episodes in the early 2000's, I would have saved an incredible amount of time and money rebuilding my 310 Bobcat and my 440B. I was one of those individuals who took on the rebuild tasks with a service manual and nothing else. Boy did I suffer. You were not only knowledgeable but you are a great teacher. My thanks again to you for showing the way to do it rightl
Fine job, looks good
great job good reuild im in the process of a 773 rebuild that got completely burnt out
Great job love how dedicated you are to putting in the work to restore your Bobcat I just bought one model 753 and just about to give it the love that it needs to restore it as well , it does take time but at the end there is no better feeling the out come , Thanks 🙏 for all the tips giving well enjoyed watching your videos keep up the good deeds
Thank you!! It was fun to do, and the little bobcat is running strong!!
Great job!! Just finished doing up our 743, good to see like minded people that value older pre loved machine's
Well said Paul!! Thank you.
Great job. Looks great.
I love seeing you actually MAKE parts that you need! You're such a pro with your videos. Talented in so many ways!
The Bob Cat revolutionized the construction industry and has evolved into an essential job sight tool!
I am old enough to have seen the first ones on the job, before roll cages glass rear windows and safety bars. I wonder how many men have been killed in accidents that precipitated the improvements? They are made by many companies now and the track version is the one to have!
Bob, I couldnt have said it better!!!
Great job Steve!!
steve you are very talented my friend,keep up the great work
Thanks, just found your channel, one of these machine been contemplating to by. Has just about the same amount of things to repair or replace. Thanks again..👍
Great! It was fun doing this project. If you have any questions, I might be able to help! Thanks for the nice comment. 👍
Totally awesome! Glad to it out working as it should be.
Thanks Eric!!👍
I have really been enjoying your various videos. You appear to have come from the commercial construction industry as do I. Keep up the great work!
Thank you for the awesome comments!! I spent the last 8 years around, and running mini excavators, skid steers, and I completely missed my calling early on in life! Should have been in construction!
@@StevesBeyondRepair The Binford graphics are great! Keep the videos coming.
Отличная работа, спасибо большое вам за видео. 👍👍👍
Wow! That’s pretty nice man.
Thank you!
I have not watched all 4 parts, one thing if it hasn't been mentioned is to grease the 3 zerts on the ujoint every 250hrs. They're out sight and hard to access.
Have not heard that. Great advice! Better look into that.
@Steve's Beyond Repair Unless you have a service manual, easy to miss. The way I have done it is lift the rops and bump the starter until the 3 zerts face the rh side of the pump to access them. You thenhave to lay on your stomach and feel for the zerts...the ujoint is just behind the pump. The first time I did this I notched a line on the crank pulley and block to at least make it a little easier next time. Then I personally use red lithium grease in a dedicated grease gun with 2 rubber lines joined together for the needed length. I then crawl in again on my stomach and find those zerts and my wife pumps the grease gun as I attach the hose nipple to the zerts. Kind of a pain... perhaps someone will chime in on an easier way.
I can so visualize this!!! So it is exposed between the engine and pump?
@@StevesBeyondRepair Yes it is. It is a tight fit in and around the hoses on the rh side of pump and it helps to have smaller hands and forearms to reach around to the back of pump. Hope that helps.
very cool. you are a gifted mechanic. i just got a 742 with a 4 cylinder ford gas engine. runs well. my parking brake is floppy and doesn't work. also has a bit of creep so going to tackle similar things as you did. i'm not very mechanical but gonna give it a go! I also have at least one weeping hydraulic hose. i figure i better replace that before i top off the hydraulic fluid and put in a new filter. how do i know if i can remove a hose without losing a bunch of fluid? Or should I just assume a bunch will come out? Any ideas where i can get a replacement hose? Thanks so much for your wonderful videos - you should charge for these!
Thank you so much. Hose replacement and loss of fluid will depend on hose location. I hose up higher, you wont loose much. I rebuild one on the drive hydraulic motors, had three hoses on it. I bought a cheap set of silicone hose plugs off Amazon to shove in the hose when I removed the motor you could do the same if you took a hose off. Shove it in the opening where the hose came from. Search, silicone hose plug kit on amazon. Adjusting the creep out was a challenge!!!
@@StevesBeyondRepair thanks so much i just ordered a plug kit!
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I have a bobcat 742 gas
Great videos on this skid steer. We are fixing up an old 742 gasser right now. Same frame and body as yours. What type of Hydraulic fluid have you been using?
Hey Bradley! I put some inexpensive hydraulic fluid from Attwoods in the chaincase, and used their premium in the hydraulic reservoir. Good luck on yours, I really enjoyed mine out at m property this weekend. Shot some video. Found out a few things on the grapple that need some tweaking. Thanks for the comment!
@@StevesBeyondRepair Thanks! Looking forward to the new vid! Keep up the good work
Excellent job I’m working on mine now but I can’t seem to get that seat safety bar working I feel like I have everything correct on it but it looks like that silver washer on mine is making trouble does anyone have a picture of how there’s is?
Exactly!! mine is not staying up like it should as well, and when redoing the bar, i couldn't find anything on the internet about it. I brought it home the other day, and I'm going to address that bar not staying up.
Steve's Beyond Repair yep but mine won’t even go up it like it’s locked when I installed that half flanged washer with the springs hope you get yours fixed!
Awesome set of videos on the 743! Very helpful! Where do you put the hydraulic fluid for the chains? Under the seat? Is there access once you tip the cab up?
Thanks Joe! Normally to drain and fill on mine, you would have to have some kind of suction machine to get chain case fluid out thru the fill level plug in the front of chain case. Since I had chain case covers off, I just filled from there. 👍👍
@@StevesBeyondRepair is the chain case cover under the cab?
@@joejackson6422 yes sir. You can see me putting it back on after I filled it with oil. The cover with the parking brake lever.
@@StevesBeyondRepair got my chain case all cleaned, refilled with fresh fluid. What’s the quickest way to drain the hydraulic fluid on these 743 machines?
Joe, Awesome! I didnt flush mine. I did change the filter. If I was going to drain mine, the hose is in the bottom of the oil tank, and follow the hose over to the valve on the right side. could undo it there and let it drain out.
and by thye way im in Spain
What kinda of engine in that one
Sweet little kubota 4 cyl.
hello I have the same 743 i can not find the case drain filter anywhere can you help me
The chain case dosen't have a filter. The hydraulic system does and it in the engine compartment. Now from what I understand there may be a screen filter on the hydraulic inlet to the port block on the right side. I did not mess with that.
okay thank you from what I research the early ones don't have one I really appreciate your videos helps out a lot
Steve, how difficult is it to line up the u joint when reinstalling the engine? Pulling my engine out to clean and rebuild the spool valves that leak. Do you reach around and guide it on pump shaft?
I didn't have to pull motor. If I have to mess with spool valve, I will try to seal it in place, or get it out somehow. It is tight in there for sure. And if I were reinstalling the engine, would probably have to enlist some help, like you said, I would be hanging over the hydraulic pump inlet guiding the ujoint while someone is shoving engine in!😁
I need to replace my fuel pump on my 743b bobcat can you help me
Heck, I'll have to look, I dont remember where it was located. I didnt have to replace it.
Steve, 743 looks great! Do you have video on spool valve o ring replacement? Mine is leaking, also how do you test if bucket “floats”
This little 743 was in bad shape, and it seems the only thing that wasn't leaking was the spool valve!! I'm headed out to my land with it today, and put some hours on it and see if I find any weaknesses. I'll try to see if the lift and drop has the float on it. The back of the spool valve for that lift function will look different...sticks out further, and I simply have not noticed that on mine.
It does have the float! A hard push on the left pedal drops arms down to float position!
I have a little 743 and last fall I brought it to the local bobcat they put all new seals and boot covers in my spool valve for 1200
😛😛😛❤🦾🦾🦴👍👍👍👍👍
How was it bleeding that filter/fuel system?
I put a air nozzle from my compressor in the fuel tank, with a rag wrapped around it to seal it. Pressurized the tank and forced fuel through the filter to the bulb.👍👍
@@StevesBeyondRepair Novel. Well done.