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    Changing Segment on D8k...Tourque?

    Should be fine. We use copperbased Loctite anti seize
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    Changing Segment on D8k...Tourque?

    250 ft. lbs. plus or minus 50# Then turn another 120 degrees.
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    Cat F model pavers

    We have 2 655f and 2 1055f heating elements all the time and the engine running hot.
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    Cat F model pavers

    Any thoughts on F model pavers
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    Advice on worn trunnions

    I just checked at The Cat Dealer here in Little Rock Arkansas and they can have all those parts overnight. Serial prefix 3YG. D6H LGP
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    John Deere 1812 question

    I think the cutting edge is on a steeper angle than Reynolds. You might try raising the hitch a hole or two.
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    System 1 undercarriage

    In our part of the country System 1just don't seem to last very well ,Pins and bushings are dry a lot. We just bought a D6K,And D6T and ordered those with old style U C.
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    System 1 undercarriage

    Any one ever changed system 1 back to old style undercarriage
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    Pivot Shaft

    Sent shaft to local Dealer which has a good machine shop , They are going to cut the shaft down and use undersize bearings.
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    Pivot Shaft

    7TL1203 We have .073 clearance and We have both roller frames off so we will make repairs now. Thanks for the info.
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    Pivot Shaft

    Anyone know what the maximum pivot shaft to main case bearing clearance might be on D9R # 7TL1203 Thanks Dean
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    D8NTransmission heating

    Sorry to take so long about getting back but a piece of trash got in the control valve and was causing it to stick. Thanks for the replies.
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    40 Ton Articulated Trucks

    We have some 740 B Cats that have been less than great warranty is about gone and it is time for them to go. EGR problems ,re gen ,oil leaks, track bars, bearings in the front wish bones. We had Deere ,Bell, Volvo, Komatsu, and Cat demos on a job the last week. Operators seem to like Deere and...
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    40 Ton Articulated Trucks

    Anyone had any had any experience with the new Bell or Deere 40 ton trucks.
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    D8NTransmission heating

    Thanks for the info will dig deeper.
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