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    955L fault alarm horn

    My 13x 955L originally had a fault light and alarm horn wired into a low/no engine oil pressure switch. Since new the wiring has become disconnected and the warning system is non functioning. I would like to get the system working again and will need to buy a new alarm horn. Does anyone know...
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    Digging a basement with a 955L

    Hello all. I just bought 10 ac of land here in Central NC and will be looking to have a house built with in the next few years. The lot is some what flat with a gradual slope. We really want to build a 1600 to 1800 sq ft house with a basement, but after speaking with a builder about it, they...
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    Cat 955 or 977 loader bucket?

    Does anyone know right off if a root rake from a 977L will mount to a 955L? I found one for sale locally, and would like to put it to work on my farm.
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    Land clearing tips needed

    Wanted to get and opinion from some of you that may tried this before. I have an acre or so that was clear cut about 2 years ago. It is full of sweet gum and Virgina pine stumps as well as lots of debris from logging; limbs and small dead trees about 5 to 10 inch in diameter. What I am...
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    955L track adjuster help

    Working on a 1978 955L 13X left side track adjuster. Track started losing tension during use. It would pump up to the correct tension, but would become slack immediately after any use. Started to repair as per instructions in factory Cat manual. Removed shields, broke track, unbolted yoke...
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    955L Bucket

    Will a bucket from a 1985 Cat 931 fit a 1976 955L? Thanks
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    Tips for grading with a track loader

    Ok, I've been digging stumps and clearing cut over land with my CAT 955L (GP Bucket) for a couple weekends now and I am starting to TRY to finish grade where I've been digging, but I'm not having much luck. I've tried moving forward with the bucket teeth in the dirt at a 45 degree angle, but...
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    955L trans and case oil levels acting funny

    Checked the oil in the steering clutch case ans trans yesterday before I used the cat ans noticed that the case oil was low and the trans oil was high. Can one compartment leak into the other and change levels? I did move the machine about 50 feet to add fuel before I checked the levels and...
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    1978 CAT 955L torque converter temp gauge not working

    I don't believe the torque converter temp gauge is working on my tractor. Used it for several hours in 90 degree heat and the needle never moves. How does the gauge work? Is there a way to test the gauge?
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    cat 951 vs. cat 955

    I posted this question in the track loader forum, but did not get a response, so I figured I ask here. I know where there is a 951 loader in a salvage yard that I can get parts off of for scrap prices. Are there any parts that interchange between the 951 and 955 loaders? My 955 has the 3304...
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    Differences between a Cat 951 and a Cat 955

    What are the main differences between the 951 and 955 Cats? I have a 955 but know where there is a 951 in a salvage yard that I can get parts off of cheap if anything will interchange. I don't know why it is in the salvage yard, but it is complete except for the final drives. I don't know the...
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    955L engine and transmission oil capacity

    I need to change the oil in the engine and transmission in the 955 I just bought. How much does the engine and transmission hold? I plan on using Shell Rotella 30 in the engine and Chevron Drive Train 30 in the trans. When I drop the trans oil, I would like to clean the strainer and filter...
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    955L final drive oil service

    Just bought a 1978 955L 13X machine and took oil samples of the fluids before I bought it. Everything came back clean except for "excessive water" in both finals. Desided to take a chance, because of the condition of the machine and no operation problems or noises. I don't know how long it...
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