I have a 873 c series bobcat w/ a bf4m1011 deutz oil cooled engine. It dropped a exhaust valve, embedded in the piston. No bent pushrods or broke timing belt. I bought it @ a sheriff auction about 2 yrs ago. ran great for about a year till this happened. All the serial #'s have been removed from motor and machine. Best I can tell it is about a 96' or 97' as that is the only years I can find a C series. Bobcat says they need a serial # to even start looking for parts, even though I have the # off the rod bearings, it has a 1 notch head gasket. Deutz says if they don't put a serial # in @ first it kicks them right out. They say there is a long stroke , short stroke etc. which does not make since to me sincewhat i need has nothing to do with the stroke. I have also been told there is one engine with 3mm,2mm,3mm piston rings, and one with 3mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm which is what mine has. I need a piston, exhaust valve, head set, with 1 notch head gasket also going to replace rod bearings even though original ones look good. part # stamped on the original ones is 427 0270. timing belt kit, rings 3mm, 2.5mm, 3.5mm. If anyone has an 873 C series with 873 decal vertical I would love to have an engine serial #. I have found an f series but don't feel comfortable giving that. I have also been asked if the oil cooler lines are side by side or on each end. They are on each end. I have found aftermarket place on the internet but one wants to send me a piston with 3,2,3mm rings, and 3 sets of 3,2.5,3.5mm for the other 3 pistons. Don't sound right either. Not many c series around. If you can help with a serial # off a C series oil cooled deutz I will never forget you. Or any kind of help where i can get the right parts without waiting another month. Thanks very much:Banghead:bash
The problem is when looking stuff up, everything is based off of serial number. If there is more then one choice when going between the breaks, a parts guy is going to get nervous because he doesn't have want order the wrong thing. I kinda hate to say it, but unless you are willing to buy all choices and pay a restocking fee for the wrong ones. This is a real rock and a hard spot. Search the lower frame very well as some had the serial number stamped in front or on the side.
yes, Bobcat man said there was one stamped in front between the clean out holes , but engine is out and can't get arms up to see. And I don't mind doing that (buying all) but the parts man in Spartanburg, S.C. didn't seem like he cared to help @ all. And I hate to do thst over the internet. But I guess thats my only choice, not another bobcat dealer closse to where I live. Thanks for help though.
there may be an engine SN stamped on the block. inj pump side, above the oil filter? :beatsme not real sure :drinkup
I finally found it about 2 weeks ago. It was on the back side of the block about where the oil filter would be on front. Thanks for the help though!!!!!