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  1. bvfdfire

    lets strike a nerve.

    i've been visiting this forum for several years and while my post count is 156, i've chimed in on occasions when i thought that i could help someone with a problem. i've noticed that if i ask a question, i see views but no answers! is everyone afraid that if they answer a question they will get...
  2. bvfdfire

    a/c woes

    been awhile since i've posted anything just been really busy! my 9040b is giving me the blues, i turn the a/c on; cools great, checked pressures all is well, but had seat out to recover so gave all inside cab thorough cleaning. hoe is a sumitomo built machine, any how, as i said it cools great...
  3. bvfdfire

    9040b cab air filters

    got our 9040b excavator cab in pieces refurbing seat and attempting a thorough cleaning. question is: parts manual shows cabin air filters in ac/heat system. but i can find no way to access them. is it necessary to remove outer skid cover under cab?
  4. bvfdfire

    possible charging issue with 9040b?

    I've got a 9040B, Case built by Sumitomo; It's been posted on here before.. Anyhow, I'm revisiting an issue that I've had since we got it. When its running, the status panel shows an alert and check battery level warning shows up on the status readout. I've had the alternator off and checked...
  5. bvfdfire

    Issue with D3C II Transmission

    I have ran into a couple of issues with my D3C II; ser. nu. 5cj 01282, need to add some oil to transmission, I cant remember if its a 10 wt oil, or a hydo? and, after my last engine oil sample, they showed 29% fuel contamination, so I changed the oil and filter, pulled the valve cover and could...
  6. bvfdfire

    D3C SERIES II has an unexplained oil leak

    Nige or anyone else, I have been working my d3 that I bought earlier this year, and have noticed something that I think I know what is causing it but I hope I can confirm it. When I bought the d3c II serial #5cj, it was full of all fluids, after working it, I have noticed the that engine...
  7. bvfdfire

    Well I'm a proud D3C II ownwer now!

    Well, I'm the proud owner of a D3C Series II. Just have a few things to do to it. Seems to be a pretty solid machine. I do have a question, I haven't gotten a parts manual yet and wonder if there may be a diagram and part listing for the hydraulic control handle group floating around on the...
  8. bvfdfire

    repairing excavator body panels

    I have seen vendors in the past that offer weld in replacement roll pan corners and sheet metal repair panels in the past. For the life of me, I can't remember where! Does anyone have an idea where I can find this. I have a 9040B that needs about 4 feet of the lower roll panel replaced. Thanks...
  9. bvfdfire

    Help!

    I have a question for RAYF or nige or tomv, or anyone that wants to chime in; I have been working on boring my track hoe boom that I posted in a different thread, I'm down to 3 bores left and have started having problems keeping my carbides intact. I have even changed out drill units, thinking...
  10. bvfdfire

    to build and bore or not build and bore?

    To some of the bore masters on here; please give me a word of advice? I am currently doing an excavator rebush and rebuild on my sons 9040b excavator, farm machine anymore, not a front line machine. My question: after getting the old bucket bushings out, I tapped the new bushings in a bit to...
  11. bvfdfire

    Need help finding parts for Case 9040B

    I have a 9040B excavator that I know is built by Sumitomo, I need to find a boom to dipper pin and bearings, however they are "no longer available" from Case. Can any one tell me what Link-Belt or Sumitomo models are the same? Or should I just find something in comparable sizes from Cat or...
  12. bvfdfire

    I'm started on my boring bar anyhow

    well I got started on my boring bar, just have to get my drive unit built now. I have to edit my pics so I can post them.
  13. bvfdfire

    whoops; 455 Greyhound burner worked a bit too well!

    Well, we were laying out to pave this morning and experienced a little set back, screed caught fire somewhere around the crown screw and by the time I got to it, it was over the steer platform. Fair news; it was the backup paver, bad news; the newer paver is having new screed panels installed...
  14. bvfdfire

    9040b charging issue

    I have a 9040b, all in all a pretty good machine, but it does have a few quirks. Biggest issue, battery maintenance light stays on all time. I pulled the alternator and tested it, bench tester says its charging. I can't get initiating voltage to the field, and I can't seem to find any fuses that...
  15. bvfdfire

    HELP! 9040b acting weird

    greetings all! I've been a lurker here and posted once or twice, I've got an issue with my 9040b that just developed. Somehow the boom and swing controls are controlling the travel motors. Hopefully it is something simple? It just started all of the sudden; and no lines have touched that I'm...
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