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    Stuff happens I guess

    Well it's too late for another picture as it has been repaired and back out on the road. I suspect it was under tension as well and was not noticed by the operator who may very well have attempted to shift it, or moved the blade. Possibly trying to cut water drainage channels and focused only on...
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    Stuff happens I guess

    These are all lease machines from Finning and the company does not own any of them . So in all likelihood they would demand exact original replacement. I am just a humble employee there but do enjoy running most of the equipment! :)
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    Stuff happens I guess

    Operator said he was winging and had main blade turned to the left for better visibility. He is a very new operator. Ram banged up against the heavy iron case by the steps. $6000.00 repair bill plus days lost. I post this as information and possible avoidance to other operators. I'm not casting...
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    1949 Frank Houghs Payloader

    There are still two model HA's running that I have seen in this area. Some info here: http://www.contractormag.co.nz/classic-machines/hough/
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    John Deere 31- Identify this part please

    And Oh yes those filters inside the canisters! How I remember those messy things! Bring plenty of rags, and wear short sleeve shirts! Thank God for the spin ons! :D
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    Service Manual Trading Post

    I have the parts manual 2 cd set for Cat 426C Backhoe Loader.
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    310A backhoe Oil Filter O Rings Too big??

    Just throwing in my 2 cents but I used to have the same problem with the fuel filter on our 81 JD 410. Every time I changed the filter the new O ring was way too big to stay in place and this used to drive me crazy trying to get the darn thing to stay in place until you tightened the canister...
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    416D 4 in 1 bucket

    I see I have posted the wrong link about buckets and such so here is the corrected link: http://www.machinerytrader.com/listings/components/ACDetails.aspx?OHID=379137 I might get this computer stuff figured out one day, but then again maybe not! :D
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    416D 4 in 1 bucket

    Well, everyone knows that the unexpected occurs when operating equipment. Usually just when you feel everything is going great. But tell us what you did that we will never do because we don't want to fix things that we can avoid by listening to someone else's experience! :) There are sites and...
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    Interesting type of crane

    Not that I'm too familiar with cranes, but I really liked this set up. Some of you folks probably working on this job. Hope it hasn't already been posted here somewhere. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gNa7FElDRw4
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    How to: Remove snow chains off tractor

    Well that was interesting as I was not familiar with that kind of set up, but I liked that big adjustable wrench, or spanner, you used on that stubborn clevis. I always put a dab of grease from one of the grease fittings on the bolt threads or they will be rusted right up when you go to put...
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    I bought a Cat 426B today!

    Nice machine! Good Price! I have a 97 426C IT and it has been a very good beast for me! This link on the forum speaks volumes about the benefits of a 4in1 bucket.: https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/showthread.php?28412-Do-4-in-1-buckets-hold-up The four wheel drive is nice, but with chains...
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    D & A of an Elphinstone R2900G load haul dump underground loader

    Good pictures! I used to watch the crew lowering equipment down the shaft when I was running night shift waste rock removal truck in a mine located up in the Yukon. It was always a scary proposition to me as the shaft sinking crew, Tonto, followed very few safety precautions, doing things...
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    Offset swing use

    Thanks for the input. This fellow runs it with the boom as far offset to the right as possible. So looking out the front window the boom is always far right. He looks out the side window all the time, which I would think has less visibility than the front windows, and has to be hard on the neck...
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    Offset swing use

    I have a question concerning use of the offset swing/dig feature on many of the smaller excavators. The present machine that I see this occurring on is a JD 50G. I have quite a few hours on many different excavators both large and small though by no means do I classify myself as an accomplished...
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