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Recent content by James Farmer

  1. J

    Case 450 tranmission oil change.

    How would I find the length of the transmission dipstick?
  2. J

    Case 450 tranmission oil change.

    The serial number is 3057408. How can I find out what year this is?
  3. J

    Case 450 tranmission oil change.

    The dipstick on my Case 450 dozer is missing. It has plug. Can anyone give me the dimension of the dipstick so I can make one.
  4. J

    Low oil pressure

    Read my text before you. I did not run this machine with an oil pressure gauge that wasn't working. I pulled the engine because it was smoking. I inframed it.
  5. J

    Low oil pressure

    The old oil pump had a lot of scarring and wear. I figured I want this engine to last so I replaced it.
  6. J

    Low oil pressure

    The gauge was not working before. I replaced the cam bearings. I made sure the holes lined up.
  7. J

    Low oil pressure

    Everything is good in that area. Had the pan off and checked the o ring on the pump. I suspect the crank. Going pull it back down and check it over again. The cam was worn. But it didn't look that bad. The crank is worn too. I should have replaced them anyway. Thanks for your time. I just...
  8. J

    Low oil pressure

    I am using a manual gauge. I tried another one with same results. The old bearings said standard. The reason I inframed it. The engine was smoking badly. I should have plastic gauged the crank and new bearings.
  9. J

    Low oil pressure

    I recently did a an inframe on my 450 dozer. 188d engine. New sleaves pistons and rod and main bearings. Camshaft bearings too. I replaced the oil pump. The oil pressure is 25lbs when cold. When it gets warmer it drops to 5lbs.
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