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    1986 Dresser 125E Track Loader

    Thanks! I saw your post a while back about replacing the drag plates on your bucket and it looked like you did some solid work there. I know, shearing off bolts is a nightmare! I finally gave up for about two weeks, to let my knuckles heal and because I just had to walk away for a while. I like...
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    1986 Dresser 125E Track Loader

    Hey there Red Wannabe! I use this forum too, a lot of good information here too. (ETA: This is Zack) Boone, I have repainted my TD7 this summer. Here is a link to the pics on Redpower: http://www.redpowermagazine.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=73938
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    Need Help !! TD 8E 1978 Year Model

    I have a similar problem with my TD7, all gears work fine and I don't notice the leak after it's been running for some time. But on start-up it occasionally pukes hydraulic fluid out from the breather that's on the torque converter. Pull the right engine cover off and the breather will be behind...
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    My first track loader!

    Okay thanks Boone. Looks like I'll wait and just rebuild the engine this winter. Not a whole lot of dirt I can push in the winter without just making a mud hole.
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    My first track loader!

    Boone, Your machine looks awesome!!! I bought a TD7 and am in the process of getting new rollers, pins and bushings, and sprockets. Also want to throw some fresh paint on it soon. However I live in Washington which tends to have wet winters. I have a shop that has a lean-to off one side...
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    Section for komatsu d20,21 and similar grey market dozers

    G-man, The earlier Dresser TD7C/E's were German made D-206, and D239 engines. Yours is quite a bit newer, so I believe the Cummins 3.9 is what's in it. Hope this helps, Zack
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    Td8e

    Cannedman, Let me know what you decide to do. I am also toying with the notion of tearing into the transmission clutches and seeing if I can replace them if that is indeed the problem with my machine as well. From the parts diagram it looks like a heck of a project, but would be cheaper than...
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    Td8e

    I have a TD7C, same problem as well, 2nd aint all that great either. But I only push in 1st anyway.
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    Dresser TD7G-ST - New Track or Pins and Bushings?

    I'm in a similar situation as this. I just bought a TD7C that has the P's&B's completely shot. The bushings are worn through to the pins, and the rail height is right at the 100% worn mark. Check out Crawler Heaven they have the specs for the chain. 3" is 100% worn, but for light farm duty I was...
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    Dresser TD 7

    Funny you should ask this question. I just bought a TD7C and its dipstick has been welded so I am hoping it is the original length. Jeff is right though, I have heard of this being done. My manuals are on order so I will have to wait to see what the fluid capacities are. But I would also be...
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    TD8E Input.

    Disregard. Checked the machine out... It's a C not an E, (serial#***1324) so about 1973. The bushings are completely worn through to the pins. I talked to the Komatsu dealer and they said they can't get track chain or sprockets for the C models. And they are back ordered elsewhere. Too much...
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    TD8E Input.

    Gosh I keep going back and forth looking at different machines!!! Any way like I was saying the TD8E pictured sold, right as I got the oil results. And I am looking at a Cat D3C sometime this week hopefully but tomorrow I am stopping by a place that has a TD7E. So I have been reading about...
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    1996 CATERPILLAR D3C XL Turbo Charged?

    :-( oh well one less thing to break... Thanks guys
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    1996 CATERPILLAR D3C XL Turbo Charged?

    Looking at a Cat D3C, on Ritchiespecs it says nothing about natural aspiration or whether it's turbo charged. Thanks! Zack
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    TD8E Input.

    Well fellas. Finally got the fluid results back and no sooner did that happen and it was sold :(. The engine oil tested positive for glycol which could either be an oil additive or coolant of course.(according to the lab). The tranny fluid looked okay but had some rubber and scale present but...
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