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Recent content by SchuLace

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    Cat serial number lookup for options.

    If it’s the Dealer Service tools catalog, it really won’t help much. It just lists all of the tooling Cat has for all machines.
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    Cat nomenclature

    With Cat, first number generally is type of machine. 1 motograder, 2 ssl, 3 excavator, 4 backhoe etc.
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    CAT approved biocide?

    For some reason I remember Cat offered a biocide a few years ago but just for a short time. It seems like I remember seeing it on the shelf, being a little surprised and then it was gone. I could be mistaken and thinking of something else though.
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    Cat 289c aftermarket radio help.

    I know there is a Cat adapter that will work with JVCs for sure. Not sure on others. I have tomorrow off work otherwise I would get you the part number.
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    Coolant exchange/transfer system for heating up diesel dozer in winter?

    Espar hydronic would work and be simple.
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    Cat 279D quick coupler

    Contact your dealer and talk to them about this. Cat has had issues with the actuators and have had a handful of different part numbers on the. I think there is still an after failure warranty on these.
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    cat 236 d radio help. please

    You may need an adapter harness to connect the radio. I don't have the part number off hand but it will allow you to hook pretty much any radio into it. It will be cheaper to buy the harness and a regular radio vs buying a Cat specific radio.
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    Price of parts

    We use Kit Masters complete hubs and revuild kits. We are a dealer and have installed tons of them with no issues. They are pretty reasonably priced.
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    Cat 272D or cat262D vs. Kubota svl90 new purchase

    Cat has an option for hand/foot controls now. No idea what they are like though.
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    Field service guys.

    One day one of our field guys was cleaning out his truck because he went back into the shop. He had a microwave sitting with his tools and I asked him about it. He said it was awesome for meals but also for warming up water to warm up seals before installation.
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    Cat vs. Miller lawsuit

    If it leaves the factory yellow with a Cat tag, it is a Cat engine. If it has a Perkins tag, it is a Perkins. If if leaves with a bowtie is it a Chevy or a GMC?
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    Cat vs. Miller lawsuit

    If Cat owns Perkins, is it really a Perkins or is it a Cat?
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    diesel fuel in CAT engine oil at 11.6% dilution why?

    I'm not sure about that engine but could injector o rings be a culprit?
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    953B Fluid Capacities

    Serial number?
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    Caterpillar Think Big program

    Where we are a diesel tech degree will definitely help get into the construction side of things. Here they will start you on basic engine diagnostics and teach you as you go in the rest of the machine systems.
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