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    Cat serial number lookup for options.

    Hi, I'm considering this machine: serial SLK02114, and wonder what year it is? Anything about options that can be deciphered from the serial#? Are these Cat 257b's considered a good machine? Thanks
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    1964 D7e finals leaking

    The other side is the same. Neither side has had the oil level checked in a long time. It might be seeping from above but not dripping.
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    1964 D7e finals leaking

    Hello, There is one for sale near me that looks like a good machine. The finals on each side seep oil along the bottom row of bolts. My description of the leak may tell you that I know next to nothing about dozers. The oil fill/level check plugs appear to have not been opened in a long time as...
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    international 175 b... new owner with questions

    Thanks Boone for the pictures. My 175b doesn't have a door on the hood like your C.
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    international 175 b... new owner with questions

    Hello, I thought I'd start a new thread instead of tagging onto another. First of all I bought a manual that doesn't seem to answer any of my questions. On adding engine oil, is it done through the dip stick on a DT407? The manual doesn't give that location and the lub chart on the machine says...
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    My first track loader!

    It was 28.5 across 4 links which is close to being worn out from what I found. Track adjuster needs to be fixed, find the oil leak, then figure out why so much pressure on the stick is required to turn to the right. Any thoughts on that problem? The Fire Dept I got it from thought it was a...
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    My first track loader!

    I forgot to add that the track is 16" wide. I thought I read they were 15". Thanks
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    My first track loader!

    I found your pictures. Your sprocket looks better than mine. Mine is sharp. I think the track life is between 10 and 20% on this machine. The first thing I need to do is fix the chain adjuster on the left side. The left track is very loose. So loose that I don't think the loader will move from...
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    My first track loader!

    This is a very interesting and entertaining thread, especially since I just bought a International 175b. This is my first piece of heavy equipment, that and the fact it's very old and that I'm not a mechanic could get frustrating and expensive. I bought this machine sight unseen off the...
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    michigan 55a

    Thanks for checking up on the the check valve. Is it in the fuel tank? I'm wondering if I should install an electric fuel pump? Would the pump circulate fuel back to the tank or would it build pressure and be self regulating as to the pressure it puts out?
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    michigan 55a

    I would like to know where that check valve may be found. That would especially be needed if I can't get fuel to the secondary filter when I pressurize the fuel tank.
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    michigan 55a

    Thanks guys for the advice. She started so easily the 1st time, I was surprised, but slowed and died. I will try pressuring the tank to bleed the air out and I'll start with full filters. I've got brakes and fluid changes yet to do also before I can get her moving and stopping. Thanks again.
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    michigan 55a

    It has a 353 detroit that I would like to get started. The emergency shutoff appeared to function and I had a big manual to cover the intake just in case. The prior owners could not remember the last time it ran and I think it could have been 15 to 20 years. After installing a new battery it...
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