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    cat 259b3 loss of power moving forward

    I will check that. The whole thing seemed coincidental, originally. I put fuel in it from a can, and 20 minutes later it starts acting up. Found nothing in fuel filter, changed it. Just got worse. Then went to dealer for the ride of a lifetime, it hurt. $8000 in repairs, and not any better...
  2. M

    2012 Cat 259 B3 Losing power when running low on fuel

    I started a new thread, see mattscat. Thanks for help.
  3. M

    2012 Cat 259 B3 Losing power when running low on fuel

    Thanks for reply. I started a new thread See mattscat
  4. M

    2012 Cat 259 B3 Losing power when running low on fuel

    when you experienced this was it losing its ability to move forward. mine is acting up badly. very randomly. when i stop moving it seams to clear up, and after a few feet it loses ability to move forward, turn etc. dealer at a loss. will check fuel cap, its a yyz, need to find that suction...
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    cat 259b3 loss of power moving forward

    got a 259 b3 1000 hrs. took to dealer, randomly developed a miss, lost power, a little blue smoke, slowed to a crawl. let off throttle, cleared up, ran fine no smoke. would randomly do this. dealer checked all fuel pressure, good, pump pressure good, injectors fine. replaced fuel filter...
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    have a cat259b3 after 100 ft starts to slow, barely moves, seems to have a slight miss or...

    have a cat259b3 after 100 ft starts to slow, barely moves, seems to have a slight miss or sputter at times dealer can't figure it out.
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