Bobcat 873 Engine and fuel tank removal

[@Dowhatyoucandonow]

Thanks saved me time I get tired of doing everything the hard way

[@MrCrackers25888]

Thank too your video I can now help out a retired man in need, thanks

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

I greatly appreciate the comment it makes it all worth while if it can be of help to someone!!

[@jeremyowings6079]

Brave man lol I'm looking at a 863 turbo tomorrow. More than likely it will need a new motor. Thank got all the hydraulic system is ok.

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

lol Thanks Jeremy, Bravery and ignorance are sometimes confused maybe........nah...lol have a great day! and the 863 will make you a great winter project.

[@jeremyowings6079]

@@SlimyGreenGarage i purchased a 743 3 years ago. I had to dig in it a smidgen. Its a solid machine now👍🏼

[@semocase]

Hey Mark, My, Bobcat 773 caught fire setting in the driveway... I look out from my sink one morning and see the flames engulfing it. The fire seems to have started around the battery!... I am removing the motor tomorrow(2-24-20). I will be following your channel!! Thanks a lot!

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Good Morning Semocase, my hope is that we all can learn through this process. The fire in my machine was pretty extensive and I am finally back at it and will get some new footage up soon. I tore down the Turbo and cleaned it back up. will be trying to start the engine soon to make sure everything sounds right before moving forward. Have a great day and stay tuned... Be Blessed!

[@Milwaukeebosch]

There is 4 bolts plate underneath. Does that fuel tank has bottom drain plug? Just wonder

[@customcsusa]

So to be helpful you should’ve filmed the complete removal??

[@joshmedina5668]

Can you tell me what kind of wrenches you used to loosen the hydraulic lines? Thank you! Working on a S250 Bobcat.

[@randysallee2207]

Have an S300 bobcat with constant fuel leak. Thinking we have to pull engine and replace the old tank. Thanks for your video.

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Just glad to be of some help if possible, good luck with yours Randy, and have a great weekend!

[@terrywesley2870]

Thank you for that valuable information they just gave me a job on doing a fuel tank I never did one but now I know thank you so much🔥🔥🔥

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Glad to help in any way I can!! BE Blessed!!

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Just had to comment that all four mounts do have bolts in fact. As I was scraping out the inside of the machine I found the other mount bolt

[@clairemartin1624]

Thanks for doing this video,im pulling my engine soon

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Your very welcome!! Be patient and focus on one task at a time and you'll do great!

[@Ladnar5150]

Have a T200 with the Duetz 1011F, same mounts. Took the tracks and side plates off to access those two in the back no problem

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Keep up the great work!!

[@Heidenryk]

Do I have to remove the motor on my Bobcat 863 G series to remove fuel tank also 😢?

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

While I can't say for sure.... most likely yes,:)

[@justatool]

I also need to find out where the wire harness is routed on the left side it goes into the frame and I can't figure out where it disappears to..

[@jayhuyssoon9486]

How did you remove and replace the fuel tank. My problem is the fuel gauge dropped into the tank on my 453 (yes he is an old guy), and I just want to know if there are any pit falls to avoid. Being an old Marine, I know the best way to survive an ambush is to avoid them. I am having a difficult time finding information on my 40 year old machine.

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

The engine had to be removed out of my 873 to access the fuel tank...its a big job but doable:) snap a few pictures of important areas before you start to give you reference points when putting it back together and God Bless!

[@HD_Diesel_Mechanic]

@@SlimyGreenGarageestimated time to remove engine and tank

[@ricardoperez621]

I have same bobcat 873 and the fuel tank is liking I need remove the engine to pickup the fuel tank?

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Yes sir there is no way to get the tank out without removing the engine. You may also want to contact a bobcat dealer to make sure you can even get a new fuel tank for that model now.....

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Unfortunately they have discontinued a lot of the parts for the 873

[@ricardoperez621]

@@SlimyGreenGarage thanks so much for the information, I find a dealer bob cat is $700 bucks a brand new fuel tank

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Glad to help out my friend!

[@mcl237]

There is 3 bolts on the bottom undercarriage. What are they for ? I have the same machine. What caused the fire?

[@andrewphillips9798]

Does the tank have a rubber drain bung? If so, where abouts is it and can you access it while it's in the machine? Thanks, Andy

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

it does and I'm pretty sure you can access from the main drainage holes on the bottom pan of the Bobcat

[@chriscadman5715]

Thanx for the tips! So let me be clear on this: To remove the fuel tank you have to first remove the engine. Talk about design and engineering! Anyway, how long did it take you to remove the engine? Any tips on how to clean all the debris out of the fuel tank that keeps clogging the pickup strainer?

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

It probably took me a couple days to get the engine out not working overly hard. My best tips would be to be patient...lol make good use of a little heat for stuck coupler connections and as far as keeping the tank clean I would say that it goes back to good maintenance, keeping the machine clean and using a screened funnel when fueling it up...thanks for the question and God Bless.....You Can Do It!!

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

And yes it must come out....AGREED on the great engineering

[@grampabadger]

I'd like to know how you reached all those hydraulic lines to get them off. Also, is it necessary to remove the rear wheels to accomplish all that?

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Hey there Grampa Badger, Having the rear wheels off made it easier to get the fuel tank hold down brackets out. As for the Hoses, its just a combination of getting at them from every angle possible....cab up.......side covers off......Patience and a few obscene words.......:)

[@Beto8591]

Does any one know how to change the belt pulley on a bobcat 443 i can’t take the tension off the pulley

[@justatool]

1) Did you have to raise the arms or cab to do the engine removal? 2) Where did you get the tank? That doesn't look half as bad as my burn, I'll be replacing all wire harnesses. Any leads on parts? eBay is pretty expensive. 3-500 for a harness.

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

I did not have to raise the arms, but I did have the cab tilted up while getting to some of the things near the rear of the engine. There are 2 bolts in the front of the cab that once removed will allow you to tilt the cab back and it will lock in place. mine has hydraulic rams like on a car hood to help in lifting,,,,although mine are wore out....lol I bought my fuel tank through Bobcat Of Omaha, but any dealer should be able to get that for you. If you get on the Bobcat website you will find that if you enter your serial number you can find your part numbers. As far as your wiring you will find a disconnect plug under the cab once you have it lifted up. If you have any more questions or need more specific info just let me know. Have a Great Monday!!!

[@izzysearthmoving5237]

Hi mate thanks for your video just wanted to know can you remove a fuel tank without removing the motor is it possible

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Its not possible

[@justatool]

One last question, what size are the bolts holding in the tank, I had a 24mm socket, with me when I went to pull one, but its much larger than that. thanks Mark!

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Good morning Friend, I used a 1 1/8 end wrench, as I also did not have a metric socket large enough....Have a Great Day and keep pushing forward!

[@justatool]

@@SlimyGreenGarage I was using a 1/2" breaker bar with that 1-1/8 socket and broke the craftsman breaker bar. they're sending me a new one, but I cant believe how tough they are on. I'm having the junkyard remove tomorrow or monday

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

@@justatool lol, I can appreciate your struggle, I actually had to heat a couple of them up with a torch before being able to get them to break loose.

[@kentorliamsager9697]

Thanks, bud!

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Glad if I can be of some help,,,have a great week!!

[@justatool]

This has been really helpful, I just bought a burned Bobcat 873 as well, Ill most likely do some videos too. Do you know where your fire started? alot of people seem to think the turbo is a problem, what are your thoughts?

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Dirk I appreciate your kind words Brother. The fire appears to have started in that general area, and it did alot of damage, I will be be doing more videos with the machine as well. I hope they can be of some help as well!

[@HD_Diesel_Mechanic]

How long would you say it took to remove engine and fuel tank

[@SlimyGreenGarage]

Not really all that long, I think a person could remove it in a day with the right tools and place to work on it.