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  1. willie59

    Deutz 1011/2011 Fuel Filter Leaking

    I've been dealing with this problem for years. The plastic fuel filter base on Deutz 1011/2011 engines are crap. The way they are designed, 9 out of 10 will leak where the filter gasket meets the filter base because of faulty design that Deutz has never addressed. I've purchased a brand new OEM...
  2. willie59

    Mercedes 12.8L consuming motor oil

    Anybody familiar with the Mercedes 12.8L? We have one in a 2004 Freightliner that consumes motor oil, probably about a gallon a week. Yes, it's got 510K miles, but it fires right off even cold, no starting fluid needed, runs and pulls strong. It's used mostly to move trailers in and out of our...
  3. willie59

    Small gasoline engine fuel problem, quits running

    Ok, not necessarily heavy equipment, but I ran across a problem I've never seen before and thought it was interesting. Maybe some out there are aware of this, I've just never seen it. Since I'm now working at a steel fabrication and erection shop, one of the things I work on are Miller Bobcat...
  4. willie59

    Testing infrared remote controllers

    For those who occasionally work on something that has an infrared remote controller and you just want to do a quick check to see if the controller is working. You can't see it with your eyes, but simply whip out your cell phone and turn on the camera. You don't have to snap a pic or video, just...
  5. willie59

    Cat/JLG telehandler support website

    I had a fellow wrench bender turn me on to a website that provides information on Cat/JLG telehandlers. Parts manuals, service manuals, bulletins, etc, a lot of good stuff at this site for Cat/JLG machines for those who own or work on them. When the page opens you have to select the region...
  6. willie59

    Service truck for sale

    If anyone is interested our service truck is for sale. If no one takes the kit it will be sold at auction in Orlando in February. 2008 Pete 335, Paccar (Cummins) 8.3L, seems I recall it's around 280ish hp, 6 speed Allison auto, 3.75 rear axle, a little over 91K miles. We've had the truck a...
  7. willie59

    Convex Replacement Mirrors

    Looking for a replacement convex mirror for your machine? I finally found a supplier for Britax mirrors here in the US. Britax mirrors are the OEM mirror on a number of brands and machines, and they are typically quite spendy from OEM. Good quality mirror, mounted in rubber inside a durable...
  8. willie59

    Synchro Start Solenoids

    I had a Synchro Start fuel shutdown solenoid loose its smoke a few days ago on a trench compactor, brand doesn't matter, parts are expensive regardless of brand and a lot of machines/engines use some form of Synchro Start solenoid. Got on the OEM website to order a replacement. First of all, the...
  9. willie59

    Spicer/Dana Steer Axle Tie Rods

    Spicer/Dana makes a drive/steer axle that's very common on a number of brands and models of off road equipment, especially telehandlers. I have one in the shop right now with a common problem to these axles, the seal boots that seal the ball joints on the steering tie rods fail long before the...
  10. willie59

    Probe test light with digital meter

    Way back in 2003 I had an idea to take two tools, a DC probe test light and a Digital Voltage tester, and combine them into one tool. But me not being an electrical engineer I didn't know how to rig up the digital meter in the tool. So I drew up the concept on paper including the features and...
  11. willie59

    Allison Automatic With Exhaust Brake Mode

    My service truck is a 2008 Peterbilt 335 with PX8 (Cummins 8.3) powering a 6 speed Allison automatic. The Allison has an exhaust brake mode that works in conjunction with the VGT turbo, and the cooling fan, on the engine to make a very effective engine brake. Problem is, it works so good you...
  12. willie59

    What do you use for a work light

    I've been riding that rodeo horse all the way back to the insufferable "drop light". I suppose that term comes from shop and service station bays that had the work light with the incandescent bulb hanging from the ceiling via a retractable cord reel. I personally think the term "drop light"...
  13. willie59

    Google Chrome-Shockwave Flash crashing

    Ok, I'm over it , I'm done done done done! There's no way I can be the only one who has been dealing with Shockwave Flash crashing (not responding) on Google Chrome web browser. At first, as time went by, I thought "maybe it's just my computer", but no way, the wife has been dealing with the...
  14. willie59

    New CDL medical certification requirements

    Maybe this has been discussed and I just missed it, but I'm just making sure everyone is aware of the new CDL medical certification requirments thanks to our beloved Department of Homeland Security. As of Jan 30, 2014, anyone who holds a valid CDL that requires a medical card, is renewing a CDL...
  15. willie59

    Installing floating seals

    Floating, duo-cone, cone, metal face, toric ring, all names used to describe a very old seal design used primarily in undercarriage components, finals drives, and rollers. Recently a thread asked how to properly install floating seals. Installation tools are available, I'm pretty certain a Cat...
  16. willie59

    Bobcat Power Bob-tach control modification

    We have three Bobcat machines that we use to handle attachments and it's an absolute must that we have the Power Bob-tach feature on our rigs because we latch and unlatch from attachments so many times during the course of a day. Now some of you that have Bob-tach on your machine will likely...
  17. willie59

    Terramite TSS38 sweeper engine cover modification

    I don't know how many folks have a Terramite TSS38, but if you do, you will certainly understand where I'm coming from. The way Terramite mounted the engine cover makes it a PITA to do anything in the engine compartment. Well, changing the air filter is fairly easy, that's about the only thing...
  18. willie59

    Hydraulic breaker autolube system

    We've been renting excavators with hydraulic breakers mounted on them with typical autolube systems to keep the tool greased. A common problem (with renting these units) is the operator does a poor job of keeping the autolube reservoir filled with grease thereby allowing the tool to operate with...
  19. willie59

    Anyone know a source for excavator pins

    Working on a Kobelco SK250LC extended reach, pins/bushings at bucket are toast. Priced 4 new pins from Kobelco, $2500. :eek: And they're not even 250 class machine size pins! Being an extended reach, the bucket pins are more like a 100 or 120 class machine. :mad: Does anyone know a supplier...
  20. willie59

    Troubleshooting Power Bob-Tach not working

    A common problem with Bobcat skid machines is Power Bob-Tach not working. There's a couple of things that can cause this problem, this is a thread that will discuss a few things one should look at when troubleshooting the problem. I must warn you that if you have to actually work on the control...
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