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    Clark michigan loader 75A series 2 steering issue

    (you have probably already solved this but)start by topping up the hyd oil, then check the manual linkage starting at the steering box, this is best done with the aid of a helper, with the engine stopped, have your helper turn the steering wheel and watch for excessive travel in the mechanical...
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    Possibly buying D6B

    I would sell the O&M, manual, I got lazy and didn't read all the post or I would probably know that you had already got the service manual.
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    Possibly buying D6B

    I have an original cat service manual, for serial numbers 37A1-up and 44A1-up also have the operation and maintenance manual. the service manual is in very good shape, the operation and maintenance is a bit rough.
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    Early JD 544 questions

    losing power when warm is sometimes the first sign of bearing failure in the torque convertor, if you catch it quick enough you can sometimes get away with changing a bearing, if left too long is destroys the convertor and fills the sump with aluminum filings which on 544Bs also fills the...
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    another FOrd 4500 with steering issues

    the tiniest bit of play in the actuating valve linkage will make the power assist act up, if you can get someone to turn the steering wheel while you watch you should be able to see which pin or clevis is causing your problem. We had a 4500 that did the exact same thing, it turned out to be a...
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    Clark Michigan 85B loader

    Is this a stiff frame loader or articulating? If it is stiff frame I may be able to help some, I have an 85A series II with manuals
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    Over my head!

    If you don't have this solved yet it could be a power beyond valve problem that should be where the pressure line exits the loader valve
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    Ford 4500 with a 755 backhoe, need a swing post, help?

    If you are taking it apart plan on changing the hoses, They are all the same length , but a couple could stand to be about 6 inches shorter than the rest, I sold my 4500/755 so I can't tell you which ones it is. make sure to pre slack your swing chains too when you take it apart, they can be a...
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    Another excavator oops!

    Highway 16 from hiway 36 to lloyd is part of the high load corridor http://www.transportation.alberta.ca/3192.htm last time I checked min clearance is 17'6'' Lots of guys don't tie the boom down, eventhough it is required by our load securement regulations. And that machine would have to...
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    International truck fuel tanks not equalizing

    check the vent lines, if the vent is plugged it will only fill the tank with the return line
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    International 2500 engine compartment.

    the IHC 2500s usually had a rubber curtain about half as heavy as a rubber mud flap that had a rod that held the top in place and the bottom was held by springs , you had to take them off to get at the motor and they ussually got lost, I would think the ih dealer could get them or at least a...
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    Lug Nuts

    You can get a socket with just the 13/16 square so that you only have to loosten the outers, if you have good quality sockets a larger 12 point will engage the square also. If you tightened the inners up good the first time and the surfaces are clean you probably don't need to re torque the...
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    OK, where are all the Cummins experts?

    Have you put a fuel pressure guage in the test port on the PT ?, there should be a pressure number on the data plate, is the throttle shaft openning all the way IE is the break over cracking ??? if all of the above check out try a regulated air source set to 15 psi in the aneroid port.(if you...
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    transmission will not go into gear when engine running but with engine off I can with

    I know, that this is a bit old and prolly solved, but what I would do is start the truck in gear, float the gears up to 4 or 4 the and hold the clutch pedal down with power applied and may be add some brake it should break free
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    3406b Power Steering Pump Questions

    If the pump is leaking at the seams you might be able to tighten the 4 3/8 housing bolts to seal it up , itis a steel on steel seal surface so they need to be snug From the picture I would say that is a Vickers V-10 or V-20
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