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[angelsairman]

I work at a JCB dealership as a mechanic, I also did fleet maintenance for a specialty contractor on everything from small engines to advanced recycling machines. Before that I was in the USAF from 00-05 as an AGE ranger (ageranger.com), a jack of all trades master of none. Sign me up for the mechanic list, as I know this will also be an invaluable resource for me as well.

[Per Eriksson]

Tech at the Swedish CAT dealer.

[superwrench0166]

Just keep it full of antifreeze and water. Not all that difficult we have 4 WA320 loaders and only one did this. Big thing with that motor is make sure you clean and retap the headbolt holes you want to make sure they are perfectly clean before you set the head on. very famous for causing cracks in the block exspecially the two end bolts.

[Countryboy]

Welcome to Heavy Equipment Forums superwrench0166!

[KMSEXC]

Just keep it full of antifreeze and water. Not all that difficult we have 4 WA320 loaders and only one did this. Big thing with that motor is make sure you clean and retap the headbolt holes you want to make sure they are perfectly clean before you set the head on. very famous for causing cracks in the block exspecially the two end bolts.

Hey super wrench i have many questions concerning my 320 loader mabe you can help, First my 320 after warm up shifts slow from forward to reverse have you had any slow shifting with yours

[KMSEXC]

I work at a JCB dealership as a mechanic, I also did fleet maintenance for a specialty contractor on everything from small engines to advanced recycling machines. Before that I was in the USAF from 00-05 as an AGE ranger (ageranger.com), a jack of all trades master of none. Sign me up for the mechanic list, as I know this will also be an invaluable resource for me as well.

what do you guys know about painting equipment I am starting the cleaning process , by power washing then im trying to get paint #s tough to match paint any ideas to get the correct colors its a linkbelt

[superwrench0166]

i have found if its a slow shift from fwd to reverse after warm up thats the first signs of clutch packs getting wear on them. when the oil is cold fills up the space faster but once warm fluid thins out takes longer to fill and activate the clutch packs. you usuallly find this on the fwd reverse clutch packs before any other. the bad part of this deal is. the whole cab has to come off to get the transmission out. You have the choice get it fixed as soon as the time allows or wait till it starts slipping and maybe costing you even more money. your probably looking at total reseal of compelete transmission and set of clutches for fwd and reverse.

[KMSEXC]

i have found if its a slow shift from fwd to reverse after warm up thats the first signs of clutch packs getting wear on them. when the oil is cold fills up the space faster but once warm fluid thins out takes longer to fill and activate the clutch packs. you usuallly find this on the fwd reverse clutch packs before any other. the bad part of this deal is. the whole cab has to come off to get the transmission out. You have the choice get it fixed as soon as the time allows or wait till it starts slipping and maybe costing you even more money. your probably looking at total reseal of compelete transmission and set of clutches for fwd and reverse.

How much time do you think i good get out of it , how much cost for repairs , Thank you for your Knowlegde KMSEXC

[superwrench0166]

i could not gauge time left without knowing the operator and the machines workload. this usually deteriorates faster as time goes by. price i am not good at i just a head mechanic for a private contractor here. i would say a couple thousand in parts labor will eat you up as much if not more.

[KMSEXC]

i could not gauge time left without knowing the operator and the machines workload. this usually deteriorates faster as time goes by. price i am not good at i just a head mechanic for a private contractor here. i would say a couple thousand in parts labor will eat you up as much if not more.

Thanks for the help I think ill wait until it stops then make my decision on what to do with i,t machine is in decent shape ill just have to go easy on it make it last

[superwrench0166]

if you havent allready service the trans make sure you use trans oil cut open the filter and check the strainer.

[KMSEXC]

i could not gauge time left without knowing the operator and the machines workload. this usually deteriorates faster as time goes by. price i am not good at i just a head mechanic for a private contractor here. i would say a couple thousand in parts labor will eat you up as much if not more.

what am i looking for , I Noticed the oil getting milky in color i change oil every year

[superwrench0166]

milky is usually from water mixing other wise its getting air in it. i would probably be more inclined to bet its a water issue. just unusual.

[KMSEXC]

if you havent allready service the trans make sure you use trans oil cut open the filter and check the strainer.

Ya thats what i was thinking but how is water getting in i think maybe air could be problem maybe ill take oil sample take it to get analyzed

[superwrench0166]

check make sure someone hasnt accidently poured some in a bucked laying out sometimes water will get in oil. i have seen a plugged vent also cause that in cold doesnt build up enough pressure to blow anything but will cause alot of condensation. and that could be all it is condensation not getting hot enough to cook it off. worse is the radiator to cooler is leaking but usually the oil will transfer to the water there.