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    IH 175C track pad bolt pattern

    The company you are dealing with should be able to measure your tracks, and provide suitable replacements that will fit.
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    Cat 977L second project machine go for under $10,000 in 2 mo.

    Demand for used equipment rises and falls, at times for obscure reasons. Long ago, our shop installed new Cat undercarriage, repaired all faults, and painted 3 D-9s for a large customer. These tractors sold at auction for $9000 each. Go figure.
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    bulldozer dozer or crawler loader, comparison of strengths and weaknesses.

    The dozer does 85% of its work through the drive train, with 15% through the hydraulics. The tracked loader does 60% through the drive train, and 40% through the hydraulics. The dozer does its best digging and pushing material, while the loader does the same, with the additional ability to...
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    1985 Case 1155D engine removal

    Looking at the pictures of the crankshaft, it is plain that the failure started at the fillet of the main journal. Most likely the fillet was not profiled properly after grinding the main journal undersize. This sharp corner created a stress riser which developed the crack.
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    Cab Jack for 953

    I was in the same fix on my 943. The hydraulic jack is the same item that is sold by Harbor Freight, Northern Tool, and the Surplus center. Price is 50-60$. You will have to improvise the mounting pads on the bottom and top of the cylinder. There are two different base designs available. I...
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    953c oil change and skid pan clean out

    Your loader left the factory with the access hole described above. Even if it is still there, and not field modified like mine, you will be ahead in terms of time and frustration if you lower the belly pan to clean it out and drain the engine oil. Place a floor jack under the rear edge of the...
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    Cat 955L won't run

    I would suggest that you contact your Parts & Service Sales Rep, (PSSR), and let him know what happened. You may be the victim of a more pressing job.
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    Old Ford 4000 clutch pedal pivot shaft

    Not to worry, a member sent me a parts diagram. Once I got to where the shaft penetrated the trans case, and fished out the nut, it was all sweat and grease to fix it. Thanks
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    Old Ford 4000 clutch pedal pivot shaft

    I have a 1964 Ford 4000 gas tractor that I use on the farm. There is a stub shaft on the left side rear of the transmission housing that mounts the clutch pedal shaft and acts as a pivot. This stub shaft has slipped out of the housing. There is no fluid leakage, so I don't think the shaft is...
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    Cat 955 L

    Welcome to the forum. Cracks between the valves are usually the kiss of death for a cylinder head.
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    943 Hydrostat problem?

    No worries. Sometimes, even the old hands are stumped by a hydrostatic transmission.
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    943 Hydrostat problem?

    The frozen steering pedals are caused by the corrosion of the needle bearings in the pedal mounts. Aftermarket bearings work well, but you may have to resort to the vise and large hammer to disassemble the shafts and mounts.
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    951-C starter

    The solenoid may be hanging.
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    volvo L 90 shovel

    If you have a low liner in relation to the other liners, the block will need to be machined to accept the liner shims. When the block needs a counter-bore to use shims, it will usually need a new liner if the old one is eroded. Good Luck!
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    Loader in hiding.

    Looks like a great spot to ruin a few saw chains!
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