Other work done recently and a happy snap or two.
Water pump replaced, split both tracks to inspect, clean and retorque master links while repairing track tensioner cylinder/piston. Drained and replaced final drive oils. Cleaned tranny mag screen and hydraulic filter replaced with advanced from UHE. Machine was tracking to the right under load, so cab over and tank out to pull clutch spools. Cleaned and replaced springs etc and installed pressure test points. Adjusted brakes while cab was over and cleaned out the governor control assembly. Set low / high idle and played a little with fuel settings. Boost is a smidge over 20psi but suspect it is running lean. Will hook up EGT at next visit and advance as appropriate. On and on and on, because this machine was not loved at all for so long. With luck she will repay us with good service for many years. First SOS sample from the rebuilt engine is in for analysis. Won’t expect miracles given the amount of time it spent open but we need to get a trend on the oil and maybe drop it before the 250hr service. Fun and games, but what a machine
