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    Galion grader weight?

    The Galion 118 with a Cummins is around 24,000-25,000 depending on some options. edit----I just realized that was an old post.
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    Galion T-600-C

    After about 10 days i finally found some time in the day light to fiddle around with the T-600-C. I checked the fluids, topped off the trans and hydraulic fluid. The old 118 has a manual trans, the T-600-C is automatic. The auto is a bit easier to use in a confined space like where i am working...
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    Galion T-600-C

    I'm not a great negotiator either. My problem is I get emotionally involved and think I can fix and save everything. I see more good in stuff than bad. The times when I have walked away were definitely a win. Glad to keep my money and glad to not adopt a giant headache of endless work. But, I...
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    Galion T-600-C

    $7500. Felt the price and description were good and the conversation with the seller was sincere. So i sent a truck for it which was another 1100. Others i've seen with the features i want were 10-15k+
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    Galion T-600-C

    Oh, i guess i didn't mention, i already bought it. The grader has a Waukesha/Scania diesel.
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    Galion T-600-C

    Hi, Last year I bought a Galion 118. Long story short, it needed and still needs some TLC. Loose joints, engine repair and some other stuff. After looking at more grader features and videos, I decided I really wanted a scarifier attachment. About a month ago I found a parts 118 grader with...
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    P&H 312 Exavator

    Hi, geez I guess I didn't see the post from a couple years ago when you made it. Yes, I still have the P&H. Loaned it to a friend and it sat at his house for a year. Just got it back last week. Need it to reinstall the counter weight on another machine I just acquired. My forklift will only lift...
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    P&H 312 Exavator

    Bummer.....It would probably repower pretty nice with a 4 cylinder Cummins.
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    P&H 312 Exavator

    Cool P&H. They seem to be pretty rare anymore. Hopefully someone can make something out of it. Where are you located?
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    These sensors are made by Pall. I found these on ebay. There are other brands. Some require consumables to test. Some you just clean the probe. If the fluid looks milky, the saturation is high.
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    Water absorbing filters are good to run to help control regular condensation. They will probably capture some free water, and emulsified water. Not sure if they'd have much effect on dissolved water. It seems water gets dissolved after going through the pump. In case you're wondering Free water...
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    A regular automotive AC vacuum pump pulls moisture out of the A/C system I bet they are easy to find used on CL or FBMP. When the water boils, it comes out as a gas, no worries on flooding. Talking with Pall Company---the one who made the purifiers I have, they say too hot of oil will allow...
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    Looks like I will have to make a video of purifying the hydraulic fluid. The purifying process isn't quick. The exhaust hose of the vacuum pump will drip some water and emanate some steam. Whatever else is coming out creates a terrible odor. Gotta vent the hose outside. I went on the hunt for...
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    I bought a couple books on eBay for Galion. Both parts and operators manuals. I realized these are for earlier machines, from the 50's. Luckily, I found both parts and owners manuals for about the 1960-61 era. My serial number falls into the range of both books. Hopefully sometime this...
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    Looking at a Galion 118

    I haven't run a grader before. What would knuckle buster refer to?
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