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Recent content by T Curtiss

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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    That is really cool! I have my clutches, just haven’t got them in yet,,,, we are working lots of hours and I can’t get a weekend off! Take that alternator to Orilieys and get it tested,,, if it’s bad,,, try to find a rebuild shop or see if you can order parts Orr eBay as I hear those are a...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    I haven't got to play with mine much yet... stupid thing called work gets in the way!! and my land is two hours north of where I am working. I went ahead and ordered a set of clutches that I will put in come spring time., But I am very happy with my purchase! Just taking sometime to change...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Call either one of these guys: www.dmmsales.com Darin Ray in NY www.kentbaughequipment.com in Texas I just ordered a full set of clutches and brake bands from Kent this morning,,, both these guys have numerous post on this thread and can get all the parts you need with reasonable pricing...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Well the trans screen cleaning didn’t work. While adjusting the brakes I could see signs of oil on the right clutch with the little covers off. I did get the clutch pedal adjusted with the correct free play and at the right height,,, So now it’s time to talk to someone about parts and what else...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Ok,,, for anyone that still looks at this page,,, I have my D20-6 up and running great! It will push a full blade and then some,,, really happy with the machine! But before I tear in and replace the clutches,,, it will drive first off like a champ,,, gradually turning in both directions...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    I was raised in Ft. Worth area and after selling everything up there, My sister had moved to Cleveland for a job, and on visits,,, I just fell in love with the little town. I bought 6ac out in the Sam Houston National forest and just love it out there. I bought this old machine from a buddy of...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Finally got it and can call it mine! Will haul it to my land this weekend and have a little fun! :):):)
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    I would install a new thermostat and cap and really look at that radiator, just to make sure its not stopped up or gunked up somewhere. I rented a 450 cat and the fan drew air across the motor and blew out the front of the machine to keep from sucking in all that dirt and caking up the engine...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Great looking ride buddy!!!! Now you got me jonsing for mine!!!!
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    This just confirms my idea about these little dozers and what my buddy has been telling me, these things just run and run and run,,, if you can wrench a bit on them, there is nothing really hard to fix on them, just takes a little time. It seems parts are readily available for them through...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    Glad you made it home safe and look forward to the pictures! When I get mine bought I will post some of mine too. ( my buddy is still using it to clear some stuff,, should have it by Christmas) I'm not far from you,, I work here in Freeport TX building a LNG project, But my land is in Cleveland...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    I cannot answer your question as I am looking into buying a D20-6 from a friend of mine very soon,,, just wanted to say, THANK YOU for your service and I used to live very close to where the picture you have on your signature. I lived at D-1 Shield on the Iraqi Olympic training grounds over by...
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    D21A-5 R&R steering clutch

    https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/section-for-komatsu-d20-21-and-similar-grey-market-dozers.3401/page-3 If you are still looking for the clutch stuff,,, bookmark this thread,,,, it is 112 pages of "everything you wanted to know about D20 & D21 dozers, but were afraid to ask!" Lots of...
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