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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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    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

    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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    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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    Starting out

    Did a quick search and couldn't find any previous post so here it is: I finally landed a position as HD mechanic apprentice, was wondering if you seasoned and not so seasoned vets out there had some tips on the trade? Working in cold weather? Making my journeyman's life easier? Things you wish...
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    Excavator grading tips?

    Long time lurker, first time posting. Currently doing the slab prep for a light duty shop. Just got the 3/4" crush aka top layer roughly spread out. Only machine I have access to is a cat 308 with the mini dozer blade, ripping bucket with a finishing blade welded on the teeth. First time...
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