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  1. Tony

    I have a bunch of Koehring Manuals.....

    ...that I'm looking to sell. Operator-Parts-some service. If anyone is looking for anything, let me know. I have some Koehring Crane manuals as well. I also have a bunch of old Poclain manuals as well as a load of operator's manuals for some of the old IH industrial engines. I have manuals...
  2. Tony

    Komatsu PC50UU-2 slow hydraulics

    Goth, Had a similar problem with a PC75UU-2 in our shop a few years ago. If my memory serves me correctly, the problem ended up being rooted in the hydraulic valve body that controls the "depth set" function (I assume your machine has the electronic function where you can set max depth and...
  3. Tony

    Cat6 980K "12-ton"

    Ben, I'm not quite sure what the package consists of. It's a package that the local Cat dealer is talking about, but I can't find a spec on it anywhere. Tony
  4. Tony

    983 loader

    Not for nuttin', (as they say in Brooklyn), but that machine looks like a 977L, not a 983. Someone must have lettered it wrong. Tony
  5. Tony

    sevice manuals

    I may be able to help....what is the serial number of your machine? Thanks, Tony
  6. Tony

    Cat6 980K "12-ton"

    Hello, all, Wondering if anyone here has any seat time running Cat's 980K with what they call the "12 ton" package (aggregate handling). If so, what were your impressions? Best, Tony
  7. Tony

    Komatsu PC78MR-6 throttle question.

    Jake, Stupid suggestion, maybe, but try it anyway... Do you have the auto-idle button pushed in on top of the l/s joystick? If so, this will prevent the engine from revving up. A bad switch can cause the same thing. I work for a Komatsu dealer and have seen this happen before. Try starting...
  8. Tony

    Replacing track chains on 1994 Hitachi ex200lc. Master link..

    Soap, If you are going to use new chains, why bother disassembling the master? Torch-cut the old chains and let them fall away, then drag them out with another machine. Torch the nuts off to remove the pads. Better yet, if you can find a local ITR or Berco dealer, many of them will p/u...
  9. Tony

    Komatsu D65, no ripper teeth here

    PC200LC-8, THANK YOU for taking the time to post some factual and accurate information. Most of the people who like to knock Komatsu are the people that never gave them a shot and remain loyal to CAT regardless. For every example of poor parts availability from Komatsu, there are just as...
  10. Tony

    Komatsu pc158us lc-2 serial number10154

    Tool, As far as I can remember, the 158 did not come with Komtrax as standard. I do know for sure that it does not have VHMS (too early for it, and it was usually only found in the larger machines in that vintage). In any case, I have the service manual in PDF, ready to send to you. What's...
  11. Tony

    Komatsu-Cummins parts

    You need to order your Komatsu Engine parts for the newer excavators from a Komatsu dealer. It's a Komatsu engine in your 300-8, not a Cummins, and there are several differences between the two. In addition, should something go wrong with the turbo, you'll have a better shot at parts warranty...
  12. Tony

    Komatsu excavator control selector?

    Jca, Your PC78-6 or PC78-8 should have a pattern control changer as standard equipment. The changer is located in the small compartment door on the left side of the machine just below the cab door. Simply back out the lock nut, switch the lever to whichever position you want (SAE=Backhoe...
  13. Tony

    komatsu pc200 digging modes

    Cowboy, That Komatsu is a Dash-6 series machine and has the following work modes shown horizontally across the center of the monitor panel just below the LCD screen: HO GO FO LO HO: Heavy Operations. As stated, gives the fastest speed and most horsepower GO: General Operations. Gives the...
  14. Tony

    deere 160 pin size?

    Hope this helps... This might help you, and many others, looking for bucket pin information. It's a handy reference I've used 100's of times...enjoy! Best, Tony
  15. Tony

    Oil change interval

    If you are running ULSD (Ultra Low Sulfur Diesel) which has a sulfur content of less than 15ppm, you can safely run 500hr intervals on the engine oil on Tier 3 engines. Using ULSD in off road machinery is mandatory here in lower NY and NY City. We only burn ULSD and routinely use a 500hr...
  16. Tony

    1973 John Deere 410 backhoe

    Leisure, Wow...I'm going waaaaay back here, but I may be able to help with your stall/restart issue. I learned to run a backhoe on your very same machine back in the early 80's...it was my dad's 1972 JD410. I then moved up to his 1980 JD510. I can't remember if the 410 was set up the same...
  17. Tony

    Console Symbol Meaning?

    John C. is 100% correct. It's your "low coolant" alarm. Fill the plastic reserve tank at the top of the radiator to just above the sensor and your light will go out. This was a very common question on the -3 and -5 series Komatsu excavators. Also, if your machine is a 1988 model, it's a Dash...
  18. Tony

    Buying a new D-39?

    Brand new D39EX-22 with enclosed cab, air, radio, rear hitch and 20" shoes, you can expect to pay in the neighborhood of $130K. Best, Tony
  19. Tony

    Cat 955L?

    Gpap, Your 64J s/n indicates a 955L. Hmmm...is your s/n tagged as a 955K? Just curious... Tony
  20. Tony

    Cat 955L?

    The "85J" prefix is a 955K. Maybe worth a little less than a 55L, but still a very good machine. Good luck! Tony
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