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    953C Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve?

    Got those filters, all 3, changed. Air thru the line from the tank. Could hear it gurgling good up there so that is open. After this still had the problem as before. Not too suprised, but you have to do filter first I guess. Starts easy but dies down, but does not die, when a load is...
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    953C Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve?

    Thanks for the info. I am heading over there in a little bit. Surely it is where you could get to it.
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    953C Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve?

    No, sorry I don't at this time. Machine is several miles from here.
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    953C Fuel Tank Shut Off Valve?

    Going to change fuel filters down in the woods later today and book says shut off the tank valve at rear of tank. Guess I don't pay much attention long as things are working and don't remember any access to rear of tank. How is this valve accessed? I know there is a door up front bottom...
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    953C fuel cap. Is this where the tank vent is?

    Mine is the first one. Will check that foam. Thanks
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    953C fuel cap. Is this where the tank vent is?

    Does the cap have the tank vent?
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    Cat 953 locking fuel cap

    Are these a vented cap or does the 953C use some sort of different fuel tank vent?
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    953 C Cracking where loader arms hook up under windshield area??

    Thanks for having a look at the video. I thought if it were common I would have found more information on this or other sites. So far, I have seen no post.
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    953 C Cracking where loader arms hook up under windshield area??

    Seen a Youtube video posted by a contractor showing how his machine had cracked where the loader arms hook to machine up by windshield. Said he know of others with same. Design problem. Anyone heard of this? It is left side only. Had to remove arms and cab to repair. I did search on...
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    953c bucket

    Have one on my 953C. Is handy for grabbing things you can't get into the bucket very easy. Have not tore off any lines but have to keep that in mind as I use it.
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    953c Multi Purpose Bucket Cylinder Reseal

    Thanks for the information. More you know before you do something the better. LB
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    953c Multi Purpose Bucket Cylinder Reseal

    Does the end cap just screw off of these? Have seal kits on the way. Thanks. LB
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    Cost of Moving Heavy Equipment Locally

    My neighbor should read this and see what a bargain he gets. I move his 953C to and from his logging sites for $125. Just a neighbor thing I guess. Usually 10 miles or less.
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    Best classic conventional Pete for tandem dump?

    Yes. I get along OK with that. Had it about 12 years. Just have to remember it has limits. I have never driven anything else so I don't know what I am missing. I know a slight sideways slope and a load loaded to one side can be pretty risky. So far I have stayed upright. It used to...
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    Best classic conventional Pete for tandem dump?

    Have a 359 tractor to dump conversion. Having a lot of frame trouble. Had it gloved and now I see the glove has a hair crack. Also have cracks in bottom rail where the spring hanger sits. Be sure and go over the frame with a fine tooth comb on any dump truck your looking at.
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