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    CAT 252B year 2004 VIN scp00382 engine cjs01824 what horse power?

    Looking at a 2004 CAT 252B skid steer, yes its old but low hours and looks like in good condition for its age. The VIN is SCP00382 AND THE ENGINE IS CJS01824 This year CAT changed the HP of the side steer from 59 horse power to 70 horse power. I am asking if anyone knows what horse power this...
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    Posible to add an electronic connect to CAt skid steer by hyd couplers

    Looking to purchase a CAT skid steer 252b series, but it does not have the electronic plug in on the boom by the hyd quick couplers. My question, is there an after market or CAT product that I could install on the skid steer to operate attachments that have electric controls?
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    Posible to add an electronic connect to CAt skid steer by hyd couplers

    Looking to purchase a CAT skid steer 252b series, but it does not have the electronic plug in on the boom by the hyd quick couplers. My question, is there an after market or CAT product that I could install on the skid steer to operate attachments that have electric controls?
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    loader stalls going up a slight slope, any ideas why?

    serial number is 1sf00179 year 1990 910e wheel loader
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    Best source of steel

    thank you for your comments
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    Best source of steel

    Where do you or have you found the lowest price for steel. Priced some out and it is costly. I am sure the small fabrication shops and small manufactures purchase steel for a lot less price than I have been able to get it. Wondering what source and type of suppliers you are using. I know there...
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    Compact Track loader with no computer - any made like this, new or old

    I want to stay away from computers on a compact track loader I would like to add to the machines in my pole barn. Does any one know of a make or model of a tracked skid steer that does not have a computer running it? Old models information OK, I realize most today, the new ones, have computers...
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    loader stalls going up a slight slope, any ideas why?

    It is fixed. I took it to the local Caterpillar Dealer. They found one problem with the seals of the injectors where they screw into the block, some air got in while operating. They did install a clear line between return line and fuel tank. Noticed air in fuel line that led them to injectors. I...
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    the serial number of the machine is 6JF00719 CAT E120B
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    This is what I have done. Installed a new CAT Water Temp Sensor. Buzzer still comes on. Red light comes on, and thought out this process. Idled machine one hour temp gauge when to middle of dial. Shut off machine. Turned on engine right away to see what would happen, the water temp gauge did not...
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    Thank you Nige, much appreciated Parttime Farmer
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    Machine serial number is 6JF00719, engine 3114 turbocharged
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    Ok some more information. Stared the excavator today. After just turning on the key (not starting the engine) the temp gauge moved from high to low, back and forth many times and buzzer when off, the engine did not even start yet. I turned off key and opened the engine cover and looked around...
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    Hello Nige Wes hoping you would notice my question. Do you have any ideas as to what could be causing the water temp light and alarm to go off?
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    CAT E120B Excavator Water Temp Alarm Sounding

    So if I change out the water temp gauge on the dash in the cab that will take care of the problem?
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