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    Hitachi Ex120 Problem

    Have you guys looked at the air inlet hose that goes from the air filter housing to the turbo, they get soft and will collapse when there warm and under load. Causing black smoke and stalling , this is a common problem on older Hitachi and John Deere machines, just have some one stand up top...
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    Drum Rebuilder

    Does any one have a contact name for some one in the Toronto area that has a machine shop who can repair my Bartmill 300b drum?
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    Cat vs. Volvo

    Tigerotor77W These are just my own personal opinions on dealing with the new cat motors, its fine if you don't agree, its all about personal preference .As for talking to Toromont I do 3 times a week for the last couple months and with cat warranty directly, but right now we are 15k in the hole...
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    CMI / bartmill PR 300 b parts help

    thanks for the info
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    Cat vs. Volvo

    Just do Google search on problems with Cat C6-7 motors. I have 2 Multi-lift trucks that had 2 dynamited motors do to pump problems one luckily had 500 hours left on warranty and the other blew 100 hours over warranty , same cause bad pump ,the Cat service rep I have been dealing with has been...
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    Cat vs. Volvo

    I maid thisl list of my favorite equipment . New 12-18 Ton 1. Link Belt/Case/Komatsu (Best bang for the Buck) 2. Jd/Hitachi (Pay a little more good over all machines) 3. Cat/Volvo/Liebherr (Over priced not impressed with the quality of the Cat) (Volvo/Liebherr just Price) Used 12-18 Ton 1...
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    Removing pond silt

    Winter time is best when every thing is frozen , couple of rock trucks with gates and heated boxes and as gasfield315c said A big longreach with nice set of sharp teeth for cutting through the frost / frozen stuff.
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    Some of my bog equipment

    Great pics, cleaning those tracks must be "F-CK N B-TCH"
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    Deere or Cat

    Do not buy any cat with C6 C7 engine unless you have deep pockets
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    Tromax 6012 Trommel screen...What is it worth?

    Is this the same machine that you are looking at?
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    CMI / bartmill PR 300 b parts help

    I'm repairing are mill and I am having problems finding parts for it any one have any idea were I can find a new or used drum or parts supplier?
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    Mitsubishi mm30sr

    check the switch that changes the ISO to SAE controls if it is equipped , some times it gets stuck in the middle and nothing works . Hope this helps
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    Cat vs. Volvo

    I have run or have fix 90% of the equipment on the market for over 20 years, Fuel savings are huge with Volvo with the deutz motors that they use ,but be warned if you have computer issues the dealer will have to be called. They use a program called Matisse to download the data from one of the...
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    Topsoil Screener

    Do not buy a Mccloskey there god dame junk. They are way under spec-ed , I had to repair the largest Mcccloskey trommel they have ever made at a composting site in Ontario Canada on daily bases , every day something new , torn cheep 1 ply belts broken tail pullys.Worn idler rollers ,Hydrolic...
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    What Are The Best Tools On The Market?

    Snap-on are very nice but way over priced unless you but them on ebay, Caterpillar tools are made buy snap-on and are about 20-30 % less. Mac tools are a little cheaper then snap same quality. Grey tools great quality for the money. Being from Canada as well have very little experience from...
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    Another joyous day due to thieves with my Lull! GAme camera feedback also welcome!

    Couple of big dogs will fix your theft problem
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    Scratched cylinder

    No problem glad to help
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    Scratched cylinder

    How deep is the scratch and does it have rough edges? If the scratch is deep and smooth fill it with locktite metal filler and buff smooth. just keep a eye on it the filler can come loose over time make sure you use a propane torch to bun off any oil before applying and clean well , If the...
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    Scratched cylinder

    How deep is the scratch and does it have rough edges? If the scratch is deep and smooth fill it with locktite metal filler and buff smooth. just keep a eye on it the filler can come loose over time make sure you use a propane torch to bun off any oil before applying and clean well , If the...
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    Best block heater

    Buy two magnetic block heaters, there cheep and they work . put one on each side of the motor or one on the motor and one on the hydrolic tank, and pull them off when there no in use...
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