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    Daewoo solar 55

    solar 55 Jock thanks for that sorry replied incorrectly last time s55 serial 03039 thanks mate appreciated the help based in perth
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    Daewoo solar 55

    Hello is anyone aware of aftermarket water pump for Daewoo solar 55 Replacement cost has been quoted at $1500
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    final drive speed problem

    i have a summito ls-4300f-j2 with a 3 speed final drive the wiring in the cab is shot and travel speed switch buggered. Does anyone know the wiring direct out of the solenoids to attach a switch direct off of the solenoid to enable a change from that point??
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    Final drive rebuild

    Hello After spending $2,500 on 9 bearings and 2 cams I am ready to rebuild my Daewoo solar reduction gear does anyone know the Torque setting for the 4 bolts that retain gears and main bearings in ??
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    General maintenance

    Hello I have a summito 33 tonne and a daewoo 5.5 tonne excavator both with around 3000 hours on them what basic checks should I be doing on these machines to minimize break downs like the final drive failure that occurred last week?
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    Final drive repairs

    Final drive What price is a genuine bearing for the daewoo worth Its a solar 55 serial above 590 late model not being evasive But can seem to find model number Could you email me?
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    Final drive repairs

    Hello I have a Dawson solar 55 excavator with a shot final drive I have stripped it down to find 4 cam bearings gone and one hub Bearing gone pricing for cams and bearings is acceptable but hub Bearing price is over $500 this seems rich I have been to 2 local bearing Suppliers but no body...
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    Tree removal

    I have dropped a couple of trees and prefer to use crowd on. Bucket to push trees over I feel if you use the track motors you could pop a pin or damage a ram end Also at that size I would pre cut with chain saw at about 10 feet push top over then dig Roots out but have the 10 ft stump for leverage
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    What's your favorite piece of iron?

    My ktm 525 dirt bike cutting a line between the trees
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