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  1. J

    06 volvo ecr 88 over heating

    Took some temps with a heat gun after running for a while with the AC on. Temp gauge was on the top white line and holding. I took readings at a few spots so there is a range. air temp about 90 radiator top 175-180 radiator bottom 145 - 150 block 180 Comparing our temps your getting higher...
  2. J

    06 volvo ecr 88 over heating

    I have an early ECR88. When its in the 90s it runs toward the top of the gauge with the AC off. With AC on it will run hotter. I've seen comments from other owners that their units ran hot. My dealer said there's no kit or update to increase cooling. I went through the cooling system and...
  3. J

    D6R Track Wear

    I live about 50 miles from Canton Connecticut. I can't think of any horribly abrasive conditions there. Building and land development has been in a slump for a few years so I could see it sitting for a while. Sounds like you have a better alternative though. Jim
  4. J

    Seppi BMS mini or ? for midi excavator mulcher

    Hi. Looking to do some private clearing in a rocky and/or steep area. Invasive brush like Russian olive and dense trees (beech, maple, some oak) from 1/2 to 6 inches. Does anyone have experience with the Seppi BMS mini fixed tooth mulch head on a midi excavator? Seppi mulch heads in general...
  5. J

    Extra Counter Weight on Zero Turn?

    Earlier Volvo ECRs (58 and 88) came with a standard weighted tail and an optional counterweight. Later Plus and lettered models had the counterweight standard.
  6. J

    Dresser Dozers TD-15 E Any Good ?

    You may be able to get some parts from Komatsu dealers. Winmill Equipment in VT/NH is also a Dressta (formerly Dresser) dealer and may be able to give input.
  7. J

    Coolant exchange/transfer system for heating up diesel dozer in winter?

    Flame engineering offers propane fired hot air preheaters. See https://flameengineering.com/collections/engine-preheaters
  8. J

    Some Days You Eat The Bear.......

    Hi Willie. Theres hydraulic rebuild shops in Conn. I have used them for hoses but not for cylinders but so can't tell you what it would cost or how long it would take. Let me know if you want contact info. Jim
  9. J

    DRESSER TD9H No drive on one side

    Winmill Equipment in Vermont and New Hampshire is familiar with Dresser dozers. Hope its not serious. Jim
  10. J

    Dresser Dozer Maintenance Video

    Thanks for sharing. I have a TD9H and the video is a nice addition to the operators manual. Mine must be a later model as the trans fill is behind the right access door. Its a farm dozer now so the hours go on slow.
  11. J

    Bulldozer, the children's book by Stephen Meador

    I remember checking this book out of the library and reading it in grade school. The picture brought back memories - thanks!
  12. J

    JD 350 question

    I found this guide helpful. http://www.tractorparts.com/PDFs/undrcarguide.pdf. jdcrawlers is another forum with lots of info on early JD machines (mods - I apologize if this is frowned on). I second g-man's recommendation to find someone who knows the machine and pay for a final check before...
  13. J

    What size Excavatorfor Land Clearing?

    I hope not! I learn a lot from these discussions. Jim.
  14. J

    What size Excavatorfor Land Clearing?

    I'll second Scrub Puller's comments to be careful. Many of the trees here have broken branches hanging up high. Others have rotten sections up high. I have pushed over a few trees with the excavator but don't feel comfortable pushing over big trees with only an excavator rops over me. I...
  15. J

    Dresser TD9 UC wear specs

    Thanks GG. I'm having a problem getting definite specs. Visually things look good, but looks can be deceiving. I'll try calling Dressta and see if I can get something from them. Jim
  16. J

    Dresser TD9 UC wear specs

    Thanks FWD. Jim
  17. J

    What size Excavatorfor Land Clearing?

    I have an 18,000 lb excavator with hydraulic thumb (Volvo ECR88) and a Kubota 5240 with grapple. My technique is to drop the trees with a chainsaw, move the trunk in pieces and dig the stump. All hardwood here and rocky soil. The 18000 lb excavator works but it is slow digging bigger stumps...
  18. J

    Dresser TD9 UC wear specs

    Got some measurements. Berco marked on chains. grouser height 1.9 inches 4 link pitch 26 inches top idler left 5.4 inched top idler right 5.2 inches bushing od left 2.1 inches, slight flat toward front bushing od right 2.12 inches, slight flat toward front link height left 3.77 link height right...
  19. J

    Dresser TD9 UC wear specs

    I'm going to be looking at a late 90s Dresser TD9H. Does anyone have war specs for the undercarriage? Are there any problem areas in this series? Opinions? Thanks. Jim.
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  20. J

    Thumb install

    Deeretracks - The cylinder mount includes a diamond shaped plate the ears are welded to. The plate is about 5 x 9 and 5/8 inch thick. Doesn't seem like much area for welding. I can add a doubler between the cylinder mount and stick to spread the force over a longer but not wider area. I will...
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