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  1. hvguy

    Terex tb60

    I purchased this 1997 terex tb60 basket case knowing the basket controls won't talk to the ground station due to water damage... It ran like garbage and it wouldn't run unless you jump the starter and bypass the anti-diesel solenoid on the carb... I replaced the main multiplexer board in the...
  2. hvguy

    299d2 slow track speed when hot

    machine: 2017 cat 299d2 MDH04684 1980hrs I maybe chasing my tail here but my machine is slowing down about 30% of track speed when the engine and hyd. Oil gets hot (200 engine, 150 hyd) according to the track motor speed sensors, it'll be 3200 or so normally but slows down to 2650 or so when...
  3. hvguy

    17 cat 299d2 crank no start.

    2017 cat 299d2 serial FD202537 1780hrs Had an issue with the pre-filter clogging up previously, today I blew it out and didn't have any issues until it suddenly died backing up, a code popped up for fuel leakage which typically leads to low fuel rail pressure due to the HPFP not getting enough...
  4. hvguy

    299d2 tracks vibrating

    I don't recall my tracks being this.... Bad, but after I recently replaced the one side that delaminated, I noticed the opposite side (that only has about 59 hours on it) is vibrating pretty bad. I tried letting some tension off of it by letting some grease out, nothing changed. Perhaps this is...
  5. hvguy

    299d2 final drives REALLY hot

    Running full throttle moving dirt back and forth at 100% efficiency for about 1hr; I got out to swap to my box grader and felt the drive housing... They were... Hot, I could smell the 2 month old fresh paint burning. Both sides were the same. How hot can they get? Is this because of the 155...
  6. hvguy

    New cat 299d2 track delaminating

    Bought the machine from a dealer off rental. Unit had 1478hrs and now has 1528. It came with a new set of tracks (I saw them put them on) now the left track has completely delaminated. I'm the only one who uses this machine and it hasn't been beat to hell in back during those 50 or so hours...
  7. hvguy

    299d2 emissions computer not communicating

    Long story short, I thought I had the dreaded DEF manifold failure, but come to find out after replacing with the new unit, my tech was unable to communicate with the emissions computer, the DEF gauge says faulted in red. I guess this is what its pertaining to, there are no other codes or...
  8. hvguy

    Cat 299d2 camera add on info

    Most machines with the advance display are pre wired for a camera. The plug is located behind the driver, right side pillar. Black, orange, blue and white wires. Blue is coax center, white is ground. While I'll eventually install a camera, I wanted a gaming console when waiting for trucks to...
  9. hvguy

    Cat 299d2 high fuel consumption

    At this point, I think there is a black hole somewhere in my fuel tank. 2017 cat299d2 cab and ac, high flow 2 speed. 1450hrs Bought it from the rental store 2 weeks ago, did my first job with it, took 2 hours and the meter for the job said I used 3 gallons of fuel. No big deal, stopped at the...
  10. hvguy

    277b parking brake stuck on

    So, this is going to be more of a roadmap of what ive encountered for whoever may have a similar issue. Serial: MDH04684 2007? Cat 277B multi terrain loader with 3500 or so hours Feel free to chime in with your ideas. Symptoms: Start machine- turn off parking brake with arm bar down...
  11. hvguy

    Komatsu pc18mr bad blow by

    Picked up a unit for cheap, didn't run, got the fuel system bled and it barely ran. All 3 injectors were loose, got them tight, apparently it's been sitting a while. Barely has any power,enough blow-by to force oil out of the pcv. The engine is a 3d67e Kubota. BUT I can't find anything on that...
  12. hvguy

    Cat 304cCr hyd flow rate adjust

    Back story: I bought a 304ccr and the digging functions feel slow.... They're strong, but slow. I hookup a water pump to the auxillary for pumping ponds and it flies well into the 31gpm range, so I know the pump is swinging at the right rate. But when digging, specifically the boom down...
  13. hvguy

    McLaren tracks reliability

    I have an older set of "China" arisun tracks on my 277B, they have stretched out beyond use and have ripped 20 or so lugs, so it's time to replace. I have owned them for probably a little over a year and have maybe 300 hours on them. Complete junk. So, in learning not to buy China junk, I went...
  14. hvguy

    Cat 304C Cr pump oil leak

    I was out digging some drainage ditches and ended up sinking my machine up to the exhaust in mud. The stupid intake hose design allowed the engine to suck in some water but not quite hydrolock. Got it started again, finally got the unit free and back to safety. Loading it on the trailer, I...
  15. hvguy

    Bobcat x-change on cat 304ccr

    I recently purchased a 2007 Caterpillar 304 CCR, unfortunately the bucket is cracked, I welded it up but it's going to need a new bucket sooner than later, and I would like to expand and buy a smaller bucket for trenches. My problem is that nobody in my area can get a bucket, I can only get them...
  16. hvguy

    06 CAT 277B restoration

    Ended up selling my old 74 case 350 crawler loader for this gem. Didnt quite get a super awesome deal, but there was just enough meat on the bone to seal the deal. (12k) Engine runs, everything works except the high speed track option, it needs a new track, and the engine puffs and misses a...
  17. hvguy

    They know the general area the guy

    how does this douche keep getting past all the CAPTCHA's
  18. hvguy

    74 case 350 crawler loader resortation

    Im going to make this my dedicated restoration thread in hopes that it may help someone. My machine started as a $1400 craigslist special. Upon the guy first starting the machine and pushing on the ground with the bucket to lift the machine; it promptly blew a hydraulic line; not exactly what...
  19. hvguy

    case 350 1st gear lockout

    I had this posted in track loaders... however its more of a dozer that happens to have a loader bucket. I recently picked up this loader for a pretty good deal ($1400) However it blew a hydraulic hose when testing, and it needs a rebuild.. basically a bunch of easy things. My problem is...
  20. hvguy

    84 Case 350 1st gear lockout?

    I recently picked up this loader for a pretty good deal ($1400) However it blew up a hydraulic hose when testing, and it needs a rebuild.. basically a bunch of easy things. My problem is that since this is my first large'ish' machine, I have no idea the shift pattern on the transmission. He...
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