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  1. Die hard

    Cat 305 engine block heater

    Thanks for your time and the info ! the more I look into it the more I think I’ll be installing that style heater
  2. Die hard

    Cat 305 engine block heater

    looking To install block heater on my 2010 cat 305 . i called the dealer cat makes one (for $350 ) as seen picture/diagram .when searching the web I’ve found a bunch of expandable ones that go in freeze plug hole . one of the ones I saw online went in freeze plug hole and bolted in the two holes...
  3. Die hard

    305 cat fuel solenoid won’t shut engine off.

    My 2010 305 wouldn’t shut off had to choke off air intake .after trouble shooting for few days also noticed my radio wasn’t working I replaced the fuse and engine shuts off ? What ever I’ll take an easy fix any day
  4. Die hard

    Cat or case track skid steer

    Dealer told me you can convert low flow to hi flow on 259 for around 4 to 5 grand .takes their tech about 4 hours to do the job . The 259 are the easiest and cheapest to change the flow rate
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    The old iron, down the road

    My 62 case 530 and Oliver OC4 not sure of the year ? Early 60's late 50's
  6. Die hard

    Cat or case track skid steer

    Thanks for quick reply’s I have a 2010 cat 305 runs perfect and have a 62 case 530 also runs perfect at 62 years old and can still get parts for it. I’ve been looking for years to find the right skid steer in good condition and my price range and find 3 in a week with few days to purchase ...
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    Cat or case track skid steer

    Picture is worth a thousand words
  8. Die hard

    Cat or case track skid steer

    I have to spend money before years end .I’m looking at 2 different skid steers .one 2014 cat 259 with 3,300 the other one is a 2017 case tv380 with 2600 hours . The case looks real clean and runs great cat shows more water but also runs good .both are the price at $42,000 . if you had to choose...
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    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    Yup I came came on here to update the soulution to my problem for the archives and seen you replied again thanks I fallowed my lines and found a valve closed it now I have gripping power .PROBLEM SOLVED !!! I’m new to messing around these machines but in a little time I’ll have it mastered (lol...
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    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    my cat has 2 lines linked together .do you think that is cause its to be a loop so pressure doesn’t build up just keep flowing ?
  11. Die hard

    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    Wow thanks so much for your help I should be able to adjust it now with all the info you provided me .i owe you a beer
  12. Die hard

    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    Thanks for the link !!!! I just did quick read on it .am going to read it word for word and see if I can fix my problem and get some gripping power out of my thumb
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    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    Thanks for info and reply ! Is that valve you mentioned something and can manually switch ? I’ve search aricives on this site have not found a fix yet .but not giving up just yet thanks
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    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    it does seam like the relief is to low ? ive run bunch of different machines all the thumbs have some gripping power .serial number cat0305dexr00200 2010 305 D cr .if anyone could direct me to a link on how to fix it that would be great .thanks
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    Cat 305 lack of power to thumb ?

    So was wondering if someone could help me figure out a problem I have with the thumb on my 2010 cat 305 .i just put a thumb on it .i hoooked it up to the Auxiliary hydraulics on the side of the boom .when I close the thumb it has very little power I closes fairly quick but stops closing when...
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    Case 188d Injection pump questions

    It is now running perfect ? Not sure what happened it has died in the past that's why installed and electric fuel pump to prime system when it dies and that always works starting it back up again but this time took few hours to fire up ? Thanks for your help
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    Case 188d Injection pump questions

    Thanks for your help .when It started and stalled it sounded sick ? I just got done messing with for few hours i ran electric fuel pump for few minutes while cranking it with strong battery it started blowing smoke out exhausted then started up ? ? I've owened it for 20 years never done that...
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    Case 188d Injection pump questions

    I'm new to posting on here have been reading forums for while but can't seam to find answer to my problem. So I have a 1962 case 530 it has 188 Diesel engine I use it all the time runs great..went to start it today started up for a second then died ? I think my injector pump failed I have an...
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