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    How does "float" work, and could you float a rear backhoe arm?

    Id put wheels on the back and use the curl to add/subtract down pressure and angle. But, sounds like adding a float feature would be a huge pain so Im gonna just build a drag type plane with hydraulic tilt and tow it
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    How does "float" work, and could you float a rear backhoe arm?

    I’ve been interested in this as well, as a potential to pull a land plane or back blade attachment for grading. Seems like if you had a float option on the main arm, you could use the curl to adjust the plane angle and grade like a skip loader
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    977h bevel gear drain

    Im probably using the wrong terms for the parts im talking about, so I apologize for my ignorance. I believe those drain plug holes with no plugs are for the bevel gear. I was previously thinking they were overflow plugs for the steering clutches
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    977h bevel gear drain

    Any ideas on a good way to clean sludge out of the bevel gears without taking them apart would also be greatly appreciated! like a solvent that is safe to pour in there and then drain out?
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    977h bevel gear drain

    I found the drain at the bottom, I was thinking the open holes were the overflow drain that starts leaking when you reach the right fluid level. Theres a bunch of greasy sludge in the bottom of the bevel gear, as well as in those mystery holes if I stick my finger up there, thinking dirt got in...
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    977h bevel gear drain

    Hello, I got this 977h last fall snd have been slowly tinkering on it. Got to changing the trans fluid, and it looks like the bevel gear drain plugs are gone, but I wanted to double check that this is where they should be:
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    My 977H the Good the Bad the Ugly.

    By chance did you find the serial number? I picked up a 977h, lever steer, and cant find the number anywhere. Im trying to find someone with a photo of the location - maybe mine is buried under layers of paint
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    977h serial number

    Hey all, I got a 977h track loader and can’t find a serial number anywhere. Ive looked all over the engine block and frame with no luck. Does anyone have more insight? Maybe a photo of where yours is? thank you!!
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    Yes, I have found that to be the case on this 977h that I have. I can’t find a serial number anywhere on it, and have had a very tough time finding any info about it
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    I deciphered the number I thought was the vin, and you are correct- FDP25733
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    Switching the fuses had no effect
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    I only see the engine and trans serial/arrangement numbers on the tag, and the vin which is partially scratched off. There’s a cab serial number, C33496. Pardon my ignorance
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    The serial number is CRS28999
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    I have that diagram, and found the #7 and 8 fuses to be good. The manual mentioned the headliner panel, and a wiring diagram that I found showed an additional front wiper fuse in the headliner. Thanks for the help, hopefully once I have the serial number it will be easier to nail down. I...
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    Cat 420d headliner fuse panel?

    I found a wiring diagram that shows a front wiper fuse in the headliner panel, but cant find a location for the panel. Wondering if I have to remove the whole headliner, or if theres an easier access point
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