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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks Nige... I know its basic, trying to trace out where fuses and breakers are.
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Im looking for a wiring diagram for electrical, starter system on my 955H
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    955H wiring diagram

    Does anyone out there have a wiring diagram and starter /battery circuit diagram for a Cat 955H
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    955H Wont Crank battery terminal arc .....starter or Hydro lock?

    Thanks .. I will investigate this weekend and let everyone know. My son was running machine at the time so haven't got a completely clear picture yet. At least when he shut her down it is in a clear level easier access spot....
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    955H Wont Crank battery terminal arc .....starter or Hydro lock?

    Got a 955H that wont crank sr #60A799. Went to turn her over and Battery sparked and blew off part of terminal. Not sure if bad starter or possible Hydro lock or seize? Had not noticed any problems. Any Idea of where to start? Thaks for any help....
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks Nige.... I will check it out.
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks everyone for the replies.... Have not noticed any fuel in engine oil but need to give her a once over this coming weekend. I did notice that she tends to heat up after a while s well..... I did work it pretty good clearing some areas up top, and there is a lot of gr Any recommendations...
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    Wanted to shout out a big thank you to everyone for all of the help...

    Wanted to shout out a big thank you to everyone for all of the help...
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Just a quick update... Got the Cat to the property and has been running pretty good. I have been clearing up the area at top of property and she is getting at it pretty good. I do notice a bit of trans slippage when at a steep incline. Thinking it is a good time for filters and fluid. Looking...
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks for the reply... from what I have been able to see so far, the cat has been pretty morphed together. When it ran before the fuel line came apart, seemed as though she ran and moved pretty good once warmed up. I will try to get some pics today and get them posted back as soon as possible...
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks for all of the assistance.... was wondering if anyone has a good method for priming the fuel system. While bringing on to the property the rubber fuel line came apart... Unfortunately... ran the system dry till it died. Replaced line but cant seem to get system primed.
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    Got The Ol 955H to the Property. Thanks to Iron Power out of Placerville Ca.

    Got The Ol 955H to the Property. Thanks to Iron Power out of Placerville Ca.
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    s/n 60A799 heres some pics of other plates
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    So I found Whats left of the S/N Plate
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    New to group... Just got a 1959 955H looking for guidance

    Thanks Nige.... I havent gotten it to the property yet. Iron power is set to move it next week.... I have to move it through my property from the main rd about 2 miles, was just looking for basic fluids and maybe belts to make a basic preemptive before I traverse... It is the dozer in the...
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