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    Cat 615c ejector weak

    Hey guy, I’ve got a 615 that doesn’t want to push a load out the bowl. Ejection circuit is the only weak circuit. Lift and paddle circuits are fine. Ejection cylinders have been rebuilt, along with new hoses and it operates fine with no load. The one thing I have noticed is it doesn’t open...
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    D8H 46A crank bolt direction

    I have a 46a that I’m doing a front main seal on and the crank bolt won’t budge. Book says left hand thread as would common sense but I’ve got some conflicting info from a cat tech saying it’s right hand. Wanted to check with the pros here because it hasn’t been the first time a the book or a...
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    980g service codes

    CAT 980G loader serial # 9CM00025 that is flashing a transmission light on dash and giving me service codes of 177.08 638.05 671.01 352.00 353.13 490.05 Machine fluids are full and operates and functions as it should I just have the transmission alarm. I changed and inspected transmission...
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    D8H oil leak

    My D8H 46A has an oil leak on front cover. I noticed it when I was replacing water pump. I have never been into the front of a 342 and my manual is missing a couple pages. Is this cover directly removable on its own. What’s behind it? Just don’t want to go in blind without manual to check.
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    Case cx 330 fault code

    Hey gents, My brother has a cx 330 that suddenly threw “electrical problem” and code 0335 which is crank sensor abnormality or no signal. Have replaced sensor, and all connections and so far no luck. Engine started to run rough like a miss when code showed up. He tried to clear codes and somehow...
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    Case cx330 engine tick confusion

    Have a 2007 case cx 330 (same machine as link-belt) with an Isuzu 7.8L ( 6HK1X ) that has a heavy ticking sound from #1 or # 2 cylinder. At idle it is very faint but once off idle it gets somewhat louder and follows engine rpm. It also grows as engine warms up. I have a hard time believing it’s...
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    D6R track tensioner

    Working on a D6R serial # 5LN03395 Needing a service manual breakdown for disassembly. It’s a little different than I’ve worked on and want the be sure about recoil spring procedure. Customer refuses to buy a manual and I’m not gonna get hurt over it. Any help would greatly be appreciated.
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    Case 850g wiring schematic

    Hey guys, I need some help. Would anyone have a wiring schematic for a Case 850 g?
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    D8H 46A23068 oils?

    Hey guys, i bought a D8H s/n 46A23068 that im going through before it goes into the feild. All oils, filters and screens are being changed, cylinders resealed and so on. I run all cheveron Delo products in my equipment and need a little information. The manuals call for 30w engine oil in motor...
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    In too deep

    Ok guys I need some advice some of you seasoned vets. Let me start by giving you a little background. At the ripe old age of 17 I bought a Massey ferguson 1155 from an ol friend of my fathers that I started doing contract ploughing with. I did that For some years until the end of 2010 when I...
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    Scraper fire!

    I almost lost a good machine Saturday due to a hose rupture. My 615 was a short lived but large fire ball. A large line from pump to block on neck for the elevator blew in a perfect direction to spray the turbo resulting in an immediate flash fire. Once shut down and oil stopped spraying all...
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    cat 615c brakes

    I know most scrapers don't have much for brakes but i road mine alot so I need decent brakes. My cab side tractor brake stays engaged at startup and only way to get it to release is pull plug out of air chamber but then i don't have service brakes on that side. Right now i have to install plug...
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    Case 650 k stranded!!!!

    Hey guys it's been awhile but needing some help. My case 650 k all the sudden won't move and is stranded in the middle of nowhere. Starts up with no fault codes when put in forward of reverse it flashes F or R just like it does when park brakes are set. Have checked brake prox switches, shift...
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    977l serial number tag location

    hey guys, need some help finding a serial # tag on my 977L, i cant find it in the normal places i would expect it to be and no evidence of tag being removed either. Engine tag is in place but im after a machine and arrangement numbers. Is there any place that i could have missed it and if tag...
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    Case 650k no power

    So my 650k has been sitting for about 3 weeks since last use due to everyday rains for about 10 Days. 14" total. ( Odd for Texas in late August) Went to pick it up and no power to dash or anything, only the meter will come on when I throw master switch. I figured a ground problem given the wet...
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    John Deere 310 sg parking brake

    My 310 sg appears to have gotten a few wires pulled off the solinoids on transmission now parking brake is stuck on. I put connections back on and brake still won't release. I have power to plug with test light and relays are all good and trans fluid is full. Solinoid is only thing I can think...
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    615 brake drag

    My 615's cab side front brake is dragging. 20 minutes of use and the front brake will start dragging but doesn't seem to do so right at start up.I have adjusted and loosened the brake adjusters the manual says .080 of clearance between shoe and drum.The shoes appeared to be free and spring...
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    Cat 615 differential glitter? How much is too much

    Hey guys. I am doing a full clean out and fluid change on the differential and finals and have found a decent amount of glitter in both. No large pieces or large shavings,Just fine glitter. How much is normal wear or should I be looking for a bigger problem? I've owed machine for 2 yrs and...
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    D8h

    Hey guys. I'm looking at a d8H that a friend has in south tx. It hasn't been used but a few hrs in last few yrs. I haven't went to check it out yet but am told it runs and shifts good, u/c at 80% or so, no rippers. The guy is asking 20k just to get it sold. This sound about fair? I gave 25k for...
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    977L steering questions

    After doing some reading some guys say a track loader should steer with just toe pressure.... Is that meaning to disengage the clutches or to come onto the brakes? I have yet to be on a track loader that will hold a brake with JUST toe pressure. My 977L disengages clutch very easily but to get...
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