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  1. J

    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

    I do have one, sorry for the late response, I had to find it. I've also noticed if the machine sits for an hour it will work again.
  2. J

    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

  3. J

    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

    Thanks, What would you recommend I try?
  4. J

    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

    Ok, machine started working fine and was fine all through the summer. Today we started using it again with our asphalt planer and 20 minutes in it was having issues again. This time we noticed it would stop rotation in the correct direction but would still rotate in reverse. Also when moving...
  5. J

    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

    It does have a screen but doesn't give any codes, Aux are on the thumbwheel.
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    Cat 299d2 aux hydraulic loss

    I have a 2016 cat 299d2 standard flow and I have had a few problems with the aux hydraulic flow. The first incident was loss of flow in one direction while operating my broom. Switched the hoses and same circuit flow as in the broom worked both directions so I know it was not the broom. The...
  7. J

    Turntable leaking badly, how to fix?

    Did you ever figure out the refill quantity and oil spec for this?
  8. J

    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    It was an oil filled gauge. I am now wondering if the mechanics made a mistake in their effort to bypass the case drain. The first guy that did the work and came up with the idea to by pass it was fighting brain cancer at the time. I do believe he told one of his employees to reroute the case...
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    I am definitely going to put the make up line back to it's original location. The test pressure was taken at the 1/2" case drain location on the swing motor. I do not understand how the case drain is being affected by the dipper boom but it is.
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    Hi, First I'd like to say thanks to all of you for responding . I have no experience at hydraulics and you have all been very educational. The test was done with the new motor installed. The make up line is what was changed from it's original location and mounted direct to the return at the...
  11. J

    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    I noticed the case drain filter was replaced but also all the case drain lines look to be original and so I am wondering if perhaps a collapsed or peeling hose might be the problem by restricting the flow?
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    I might add this machine has 2 pumps also.
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    The test was performed by a Cat mechanic. $2400.00 worth of testing to be exact. I witnessed the testing and the locations he took the tests. he tested the swivel and track motors by wedging a pin in the tracks and having me attempt to move against it. the case drain stayed at the -50lbs with...
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    that's where we had the gauge tee'd in, on the half inch line in my picture that a yellow line with the orange line i drew on it.
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    320BL SWING MOTOR FAILURE

    I tested the swivel locking up the tracks and the pressure never rose. the only time is rises is moving the dipper out and uncurling the bucket at the same time, It does intermittently get up to 150 psi with the gauge mounted at the swing motor.
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