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    Cat 943

    I have a cat 943 and it just seems to bogg when turning. It blows a little black smoke the whole time it's running and is worse when turning. I'm not sure if it's a throttle linkage issue or what. Fuel filter is new. Any input is appreciated.
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    Bobcat t770 with non bobcat grader blade

    I've recently purchased an auction special grader blade attachment and I'm wanting to get it working on my 2020 bobcat t770. The blade has several solenoids on top and 7 wires coming out, I've ordered a bobcat 7 pin connector to attach to it but doing my research online I'm not sure if that's...
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    Smitho 35 ton lowboy

    Recently purchased a smithco 35 ton detachable neck lowboy. It needs alot of work, as of right now it has the 10.00x15 tires with the old snap ring Dayton wheels. Is there a way to convert these old wheels to regular budd style wheels? Or maybe just a way to convert them to a tubeless style...
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    Cat 943

    Definitely not diesel. The smell is more oily but still has a strong coolant smell.
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    Cat 943

    Everything has been working good on it. Until I noticed a slight coolant leak, then I check it and find oil in the coolant. Not sure exactly where it's coming from, doesn't seem to loose any hydraulic, transmission or engine oil. I guess I'll be trying to figure this one out in the coming days.
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    Cat 943

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    Cat 943

    I don't have a manual yet but I will be getting one soon. We ended up getting it put back together. Teardown to completion took us 3 hours so it went surprisingly well and everything looked good. I appreciate all of y'all's help.
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    Cat 943

    What oil should be in the shaft? Looks like whoever had it before me replaced the oil with a lot of grease
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    Cat 943

    We have started on it just about to remove the track frame. Does anyone have the torque specs for the bolts on the pivot shaft?
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    Cat 943

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    Cat 943

    If I can find the part I most definitely will replace it
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    Cat 943

    I have a friend that is good at working on about anything and fixes most of my stuff at reasonable prices. I will be taking it to him so that he can take the track loose and try to fix it right. Just blows my mind that people do things like this instead of the right way.
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    Cat 943

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    Cat 943

    Upon further inspection it appears that most of the bolts are broke off in what I'm assuming is the pivot shaft. Looks like someone welded it instead of replacing bolts and now the welds are loose as well. Only 2 bolts at the top are present.
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    Cat 943

    When I turn left it almost looks like the drive is pulling forward into the plate. I have noticed that the plate is pulled out away from the track a little more than on the left side.
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