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    1975 AC HD11 EP track adjuster

    DMiller, Thanks for the reply. I didn’t see the second fitting where the release was I’m OK now it’s very similar to an IH 175. I cut my teeth on HD 6Gs back in the 70s all mechanical of course with screw adjusters started back in 71 but the 11s are new to me. Thank you again Namaste Namaste ...
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    1975 AC HD11 EP track adjuster

    Thank you for replying there is a fitting under a hooded fit testing on the wishbone there’s also a plug on the side of what should be a spring proximately inch and a quarter with a 3/8 square female is this where the fitting would be under the plugI’m not near the machine so I can’t get a...
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    1975 AC HD11 EP track adjuster

    Hi Can anyone help me find the fitting for the track adjuster thank you
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    Dozer hard to start

    Your second photo shows a filter marked as 8\14 in magic marker! Almost 4 years ago, its about WAY overdue to be replaced! Start there and see what happens! Also, change automotive inline filter, Cats dont like water!!
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    1985 225 Cat excavator 51U 3208 motor

    I don't know if it was a 51u , but it was an new 85. 225 with 3208 eng what a pos! It had the new style single pump. It was a fast machine but suddenly it would slow down so much it barely moved making a loud foghorn noise. I had to shut it off and restart, sometimes repeatedly multiple times...
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    un-bending a slightly bent steel track segment?

    I would buy a new or used pad. If you use it as is,and work off blacktop or concrete and spin that track it will gouge and damage what you're driving on!
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    1466 Koehring

    In the 90's there was a 1466 at Morehead city N.C. with a Drott50 as it's helper! At night they parked the Drott "under" the boom of the 1466. It was quite a sight, momma hugging the baby! I have a picture somewhere, I'll look for it . I ran a 666 and a 1066 years ago, the air system was quite a...
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