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    Bushing repair or replace?

    The lift arm bushings where the cylinders attach have worn down to an egg shape on my S-175. I talked to a company that welds/line bors and they can't accommodate that size. So, looks like new bushings are the only option. How hard is it to replace these?
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    S-175 cab door switch

    I recently purchase a used S-175 with low hours. The machine doesn't have a cab and I purchased a new glass door for the machine. I will fabricate some Makrolon/Polycarbonate panels for the sides of the cab. Does anyone have a wiring diagram where the door switch safety goes to?
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    Excavator needed for rental

    I had 12 trees removed from my property so I can build a garage. All oak, maple, & pine. I've removed 9 out of the 12 stumps with a bobcat 709 backhoe attachment & my 763 skid steer. The remaining 3 I know I won't be able to remove. One is a 36" diameter red oak. In addition, I figure an...
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    Help with excavator rental/purchase

    I'm bidding a job which may require the purchase/rental of an excavator in which will be shipped to a remote location. I need to excavate and install a 38' long, 8' round, 6,000# tank 13' in the hole. Any suggestions?
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    763 with high oil level... Fuel in oil?

    I noticed the oil level in my 98 763 was quite high. I replaced the oil only to see the level raise again after 1 week. It also appears to be quite thin. I'm ruling out antifreeze as I did not see any speration in a clear jug. Where, besides the cylinder, can fuel contaminate the oil should I...
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    Bobcat 709 backhoe Boom repair or replace?

    I purchased a used bobcat backhoe attachment (709) that had two hairline cracks in the boom. They were on both sides of the mount where the arm cylinder attaches. To my stupidity, I neglected to repair and just recently, it reached its limit and is now out of commission. Should I have it...
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    1998 763 not getting fuel

    While working at my house, my machine appeared to run out of fuel. The gauge read 1/2 a tank. I did the usual prime bulb but this time, I was pumping air. I traced the line to just under the hydraulic pump where it enters the top of the tank. I pulled it out of the tank and there appears to be a...
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    bobcat white paint 6902235 alternative?

    I should be repainting the machine shortly. I can repaint with bobcat enamel paint or does anyone have an alternative spray that will be better and stronger?
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    Hydraulic question for a noob repairing Bobcat.

    I began tearing down my machine (1998 763). I removed the bobtach, auxilary hydraulic lines, front piston hydraulic lines and everything on the lift arms for removal. I thought (and this could be a noob mistake) that I would run the machine with the lines to the pistons open (taped up). However...
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    My 763 was used hard. Now it needs some help

    I inherited a 1998 bobcat 763 from my father. I remember the day it was purchased and from day 1, it was used hard. Currently, it has 3200 hours and until recently has not had a single problem. All we did was change the fluids and filters and she ran like a champ. At this time, it's sitting...
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