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    Kobelco hydraulic problems

    There is a long kobelco thread here should pop up if u search Mr kobelco I don't think he is active anymore but others with the knowledge usually step in
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    Mitsubishi BD2F cutting eges

    If u measure the bolt spacing on the center piece and its width and height ( not its worn out height)someone should be able to come up with it. Are the bolt spaced the same on the end bit's or closer?
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    Ford 575D Fuel Bleeding Issues

    I've got a 545d with a 3 cylinder diesel.from memory it has a shutoff valve on the bottom of the tank and then a water separator with a filter/strainer in it. Then a regular can filter that either unthread normal or has a bolt that pulls it up into place in the top center of the filter. on top...
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    small grizzly gravel screen project

    If u mean to put short vertical pieces of 1/2"x3" the width of the braces , I think that would be a good mod. Mine does catch some in those areas at times but not bad at all. When I use it to get the clunkers out of loam, it's the small roots and such that hang up on the cross pieces more than...
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    Centre joint removal Hitachi EX60URG

    A photo from the top and from the bottom would help alot
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    Centre joint removal Hitachi EX60URG

    The "keeper" is usually just a tab of metal that has a metal strap over it to loosely retain it. Did u remove it totally from the center joint side?also u might have to remove any fittings that the lines were attached to on the top half I f the joint
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    small grizzly gravel screen project

    I made every other rebar removable by welding short lengths of square tube on the frAme and sliding the rebar down thru from the top. When they are removed much larger pieces get thru but it plugs waaay to quick so if I did it again I would have just Welded all the bar in place. The removable...
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    Tailgating New Haul Trucks

    Looks great with plenty of clearance for those oversized chunks. Are those temporary supports in the second pic at the base of the gate?
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    Tensioner piston ?? 955K. 61h622

    You need to split the track and pull the whole idler out check the new posts same issue on a td8e
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    TD8E Idler - Track Adjuster Won't Move

    Should look like this one
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    TD8E Idler - Track Adjuster Won't Move

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    TD8E Idler - Track Adjuster Won't Move

    The crack can be ground out a little and welded and hopefully the adjuster on that side still moves freely
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    TD8E Idler - Track Adjuster Won't Move

    First the adjuster rod is probably toast. if u can get it separated from the yoke u might be able to put it in a lathe and take some of the high spots off but it is badly corroded and pitted which will cause the grease to leak out if the seals ride on that portion of the shaft. Once u get the...
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    cat 304C CR cracked exhaust manifold

    U could repair it but it is or will be warped. That's a naturally aspirated engine right? Sounds like another fabrication job to me if it's a known problem and u can't find any aftermarket ones. That Mitsubishi engine has to be used in a lot of different applications u might find one with a...
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    Cat 312 every function SLOWS when hot

    Does the machine have different work modes? If so can u hear the pump change when u switch it cold and also when it's hot?
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