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    Bucyrus Erie 30B throttle control question

    Thanks RBMcCloskey for the info. If you could get me a copy of that publication I would appreciate it. Unfortunately the owner can't find the manuals but I was able to find some online that are very close to the serial number of this machine. By chance would you know the approximate weight of...
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    Bucyrus Erie 30B throttle control question

    I am in the process of acquiring a 1965 BE30B dragline. It has a cummins engine with torque converter. It has 2 throttle control levers, mounted side by side, going back to the pump. We assumed one was for throttle and the other was the fuel shutoff. The machine has been setting for over 10...
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    Old Bucyrus Erie crane

    Mitch 504 - The 25B was smaller then 30 and had air controls.
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    small P&H shovel , need info.

    loggah - I have operators and parts books for this machine. Really swamped with work right now, but first chance I get I'll copy them for you. Email your contact info so I can get them to you. (Bennettsandandgravel@yahoo.com) Seems odd that the date you found was so late with ours being...
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    small P&H shovel , need info.

    Autocar61 is correct. That is a 150. I have one that my grandfather purchased new in 1946. Our's is serial #10862, so I would assume yours is pre WWII. Double check the engine as it is most likely a Waukesha. The earlier one's had 6BK's and the later one's had 6BZ's. Master and wheel...
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    Converting pony motor to elec. starter on Cat 318

    We have a Baycity 45 with a 318 that we converted to electric start. Our bell housing already had the hole for the starter so it was pretty easy to do. We used a 24 volt starter. Just have to make sure you get the right pinion gear for the starter that matches the ring gear and have your...
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