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    Manuals

    Hey Fellas! I tried searching on here, no luck. Is there a website, Facebook page or service of sorts where a guy could find a larger collection of owners/repair manuals for the more common manufacturers? Even for a fee? Also anyone have an experience with those laptops with all the *ahum* less...
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    Qingzhou ZL20 loader no shift

    Hey folks, Have to go look at this machine in the morning. I was hoping someone had one in their fleet and could tell me what kind of oil they run for the transmission? Cold spec if possible.. -40F/-40c. And a filter number, any brand will work. Thanks Fellas!
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    Best winter boots for a mobile mechanic.

    I really like Dunlops, much like the Baffin's mentioned above. Composite toe. Only downfall if they stiffen up as you near -40. We also use these things called "bama" socks. I believe it's the brand. They wick the moisture away from your feet and socks. I've also tapped heat pads lightly to the...
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    CAT specific tooling?

    Thanks for everyone's input!
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    CAT specific tooling?

    They do as far as installers, pullers, a/c stuff, rigging. I was referring more to the hand tools and such, specialized tooling that isn't gonna make or break the job but makes common tasks faster/easier. Like Cat PN# 6V-4058, 5/8" 12point starter bolt extension. Makes taking that third bolt...
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    CAT specific tooling?

    Hi all! Currently working my way through a heavy duty apprenticeship at a CAT dealership. Just wondering what tools a guy should have in his box/service truck when it comes to working on the yellow stuff in particular? We have a tool crib with pullers, BFH, 1" socket, engine tooling, etc. I'm...
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    Are these garbage? Cat 299

    Thanks for the input guys! Nige, I'm not sure, not my machine. Repainted before it was bought. Not new. I was thinking trying to lightly tap the bend out? I'll do some investigating regarding hydro shop.
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    Are these garbage? Cat 299

    These hydraulic lines got pinched during transport. Each is quoted at ~500$ from the dealer, Apparently you can't get them made elsewhere due to the fittings? They belong on a CAT 299. Wondering if there's a bush fix or a way to fix this for cheap? One leads to quick connect cylinder and the...
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    Cat HEUI pump failure

    Interesting read. Your "policy" is as rigorous as what we had to do with JetA50 B train loads coming in for the aviation fuel farm I worked at.
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    Old but how old?

    Thanks Bumpsteer! Now I just gotta scrounge eBay to get my looking as good as that one.. :rolleyes:
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    Old but how old?

    Did some digging around on Owwm.com (neat website), seen a lot of W&T drill press. Looks like it could be a 700/900 radial arm series but so far the ones I've seen don't have that curved cast iron body, only a piece round stock for a vertical support. Haven't seen a serial number on it...Will...
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    Old but how old?

    Hey folks, Not exactly a machine but I scored this old walker turner bench drill press in a garage sale. Wondering if any of you guys might know more about it? Do I restore it or keep the rat rod look? Everything works on it, just need a chuck key. Thanks! Dirty Frenchy
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    How did YOU became an operator?

    Started as a labourer, said I knew how to operate a bobcat skidsteer when I didn't, figured it out (job was alone on 5 acres cleaning up contaminated dirt). Eventually got shown to run a telehandler to bring steel into the shop. Got my class 3 to drive fuel trucks on the airport. Eventually made...
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    Starting out

    I'm not quite there but that sounds like a good way to go about it. Freaking things are expensive. Not a lot of em going on kijiji/craigslist in this neck of woods sadly.
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    Starting out

    Thanks for all the input guys, I appreciate it. Pumped to start. I've currently maxed out my tool box at home, I don't suppose one can ever buy a big enough tool box? Was thinking of upgrading to a 10 drawer 55" from husky...
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    Customized solutions

    There's solar, both panels and as a way to heat your water. Small scale windmill. There's lots more but depends on your budget and type of business. Government agencies, city and other bodies of the type sometimes have grants available for retrofits.
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    Starting out

    That show is a joke. They act like it takes balls to be the first one the ice, yet the thickness is checked a douzain times by engineers with fancy radars and the whole thing is extremely regulated. Ie. max speed, only night driving at the end of the season, etc, etc.
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    Starting out

    Thanks man! Duly noted on the safety part. And alright maybe I'll have to rethink the trailer..
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    Starting out

    The house sitting isn't a bad idea. Only kicker is every two months having to find a new house to housesit in a different town since that's how the first 20 months go with Thinkbig. I was thinking travel trailer for the convenience of relocating and wasn't gonna put water in it for the winter...
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    Excavator grading tips?

    Don't have a thumb but that's a wicked idea. Thanks for the tips guys. Only had an alert for the first answer so sorry for the late reply. Ended up leaving it 2 inches high, packing it and it was pretty bang on. Height check was done with a laser and Ended up getting a skid steer with a...
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