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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Mquinista Check post 30 Phil P
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Hello The owner finally came with enough time to do a proper test run on the D4. After this we have decided to go thru the low pressure fuel system from draining the fuel tank and cleaning all fuel lines with air and changing the filters right up to removing the fuel inlet banjo fitting at the...
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    Kobelco hydraulic excavators

    Hello Jouster Here is what I did with our machine. Disconnect the solenoid on the throttle side of the machine. I my case the engine is a Cummins. Then I installed a throttle cable from the cab to the engine governor control arm. This requires some fabrication but not anything that can’t be...
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Hi Because of my lack of being able to communicate with them this unit hasn’t even been run the last time the owner was there he was there for only 4 hours in the afternoon. He is going to be back next week and I am going to have to get it straight that he has to have some on the ranch that...
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Hello every one. I have become discouraged with this customer. He is under the misconception that arriving her for a few days once a month is sufficient to manage this enterprise. I will keep you updated after his next visit. Phil
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    John Deere 331 G Yanmar engine sucked in a load of mud and water.

    Here is the latest. Due to the lengthily delay based on the latest production times and shipping time we have purchased an engine from JD.
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    John Deere 331 G Yanmar engine sucked in a load of mud and water.

    I will check and see of that unit has arrived This repair is not in my shop it is in a dealers shop located 300 miles from me. One note the company that owns this machine is owned by a fellow that previously was in a management position with the company that owns the Cat IT28F I put a factory...
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    John Deere 331 G Yanmar engine sucked in a load of mud and water.

    Hello all I haven’t forgotten you I just would like to get this new engine before making any recommendation. Phil
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    John Deere 331 G Yanmar engine sucked in a load of mud and water.

    Cnote406 I have been ell with some kind of upper expiatory infection just now back to being able to accomplish much. I will get you phone numbers and address. Phil
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    No, it seems to start and run without any indication of a miss fire. Phil
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Hello all It has been a while I have had a lot of equipment down for various reasons and this D4 is low priority. However here is a video of it working some. I am beginning to think I have an operator problem as much as a machine problem. According to the specs this machine only has a 45HP...
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    4G4D Wisconsin Engine

    Thanks for the complement.
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    John Deere 301SE Back Hoe / Loader

    Hello all To b ring you up to date. The cylinder could not be removed without removing the control stack. There was not enough room between the bottom of the control stack and the bar with the upper trunnion support in it. So, I remove the guts replaced the rod and seals and put it back...
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    Caterpillar D4H low power smoking black

    Hi I now have the CD containing the manual for this unit. I will label the important items so I can try operating it. We are now putting the unit back together so I can operate it some and see just what is going on. Phil P
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    John Deere 331 G Yanmar engine sucked in a load of mud and water.

    Thanks all of you. We are getting a short block from Japan. Phil P Sr
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