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    D8T DEF tank sensors

    They don't all have same def system?
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    D8T DEF tank sensors

    Getting erratic levels in tank and a DEF quality alarm. Now tank shows 0% when tank is full. Anyone know if level sensor and quality sensor are one? CAT will be coming today I'm sure. I parked it.
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    Fuel Temps

    This was also a light load day. During the week it's higher I'm sure.
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    Any Cat techs here?

    If I knew how they were calculated I wouldn't be here. Do you know?
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    Any Cat techs here?

    4 different cat techs couldn't really say how they are calculated. What parameters are needed to be considered idling. I'm an operator
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    Any Cat techs here?

    4 techs were asked how idle hours were calculated. Zero knew the answer.
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    Any Cat techs here?

    Idle hours are displayed on operator screen.
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    Fuel Temps

    We did have issues with high fuel temps on one machine. Would set light off. Next time I see mechanic I will ask what was cause. I can't remember off hand.
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    Any Cat techs here?

    The bosses are on the boys. Idle time too high, but numbers don't make sense.
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    Fuel Temps

    D8T 138f About 25c ambient.
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    Any Cat techs here?

    980M How are idling hours calculated? Numbers don't make sense. Thanks
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    D8T just turned 10000 hours

    Chips on the pile will not burn. They get zero oxygen. 22 years, quite a few machines on fire, never will the chip pile burn. Bark. Now that's another story.
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    D8T just turned 10000 hours

    No pans or guards on our machines. They're chip packages. Chips will not burn. Not an issue.
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    D8T just turned 10000 hours

    When it caught on me, same machine same place, I smelled smoke. I stopped and went to get out. I stepped through a wall of fire! Then I couldn't get back in machine. I set system off from outside. Saved it that time.
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    D8T just turned 10000 hours

    Fire system went off. Many extinguishers, lots of water. Once the fuel line burned off it was too late. Couldn't get near to shut fuel off. Sawdust gets up under there and cooks till it ignites. Mechanic now take out floor and clean. We also just put nozzels with quick connect for air or water...
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