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Recent content by Tony Wells

  1. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    Great tip! I'll check that early on. My accomplice on this one, since I'm in no shape to be climbing all over these machines due to some osteo issues (avascular necrosis, for the curious), has gone over the machine without successfully located the water-in-fuel sensor. I'm looking to get a...
  2. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    LOL...I carry both fuel and extinguisher, depending on what catches fire. Some I'd rather see in ashes OK, then first I'll see about those two issues. The next couple of days are going to be hectic, I already know. But if it rains, and there is a little in the forecast, I have lights and a dry...
  3. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    old timer, I agree...there's a lot going on with this machine. One step at a time will get there though. I'll tackle the water in fuel issue first.This machine has been sitting still for several months, so there has to be considerable condensation in the fuel tank. I'll clean the separator and...
  4. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    OK....today I spent a little time with the machine. First problem was that I could not get it warm enough. After 15 minutes at idle, ~140° F, so I ran the engine speed up for a time, and at no time did it exceed 152° F. Might be someone has removed the thermostat, or it is stuck open. Either...
  5. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    Thanks again! I'll have a go at it in the morning. I'll post any codes I find, and go from there. I was not aware of the park brake interlock, so that should be telling. By memory (ha!) I don't recall having to set the brake. Most of our operators aren't in the habit of setting the brake, TBH...
  6. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    Thanks, Old Timer, for the reply. I've read instructions similar to yours. I believe I've followed them. The only fuzzy area is exactly where/what the hydraulics disable switch is. The switch markings aren't exactly clear to me on this machine. I have the machine alone inside a large concrete...
  7. Tony Wells

    Doosan 250-3 Regen

    Gentlemen, I am seeking additional information on a particular (and peculiar it seems) RTL. It's a DL250-3. From what I understand, if the need for regen is stalled by operator to 120%, it cannot be forced by the normal procedure. I have made that attempt unsuccessfully to this point, so either...
  8. Tony Wells

    Doosan forced regen...

    Gentlemen, I am seeking additional information on a particular (and peculiar it seems) RTL. It's a DL250-3. From what I understand, if the need for regen is stalled by operator to 120%, it cannot be forced by the normal procedure. I have made that attempt unsuccessfully to this point, so either...
  9. Tony Wells

    Galion 150FA Gleason Reel

    I'll get the contact info for them and hand it back to the shop manager. His guys got it this far and I got called in. I can't give them much more help than that. Well maybe if they get service info, I might be able to salvage the spring. I'll be sure and pass along the info on the special...
  10. Tony Wells

    Galion 150FA Gleason Reel

    I guess that’s what I was hoping for. I have successfully bent such springs or drilled holes. But if it’s in pieces that’s not going help. I don’t really think this one is all rusted out, but of course can’t say until I get into it. If the spring has lost its anchor point, it’s already unwound...
  11. Tony Wells

    Galion 150FA Gleason Reel

    Our shop guy says they want $6k now for it. I was hoping to respring it.
  12. Tony Wells

    Galion 150FA Gleason Reel

    I already kind of don't want to do this, but I was asked to... Does anyone have the assembly/disassembly instructions for the clockspring on this thing? I was told the spring was broken, whether it has a hole on the end or hook I don't know. At least everyone around it stopped, realizing the...
  13. Tony Wells

    What's your hoe doing?

    Out of the 20 or so on the site, the one we don't care about letting trainees wreck is just getting hot and has to be idled back for a while. Mostly operator thinking he has to run wide open I think. In this 103-107 degree heat, it ain't cutting it. No AC either. Hate that for the op. He's...
  14. Tony Wells

    Working in the Heat

    Some of the guys at the mulch plant wear a vest that has Velcro attached gel-packs that are kept ready in the office freezer. They don't last that long (couple of hours?), but there are several spares ready at all times. I don't use one, but the guys that do swear by them. We are seeing 105-106...
  15. Tony Wells

    Kobelco Parts

    I'd like to see a list if you have something prepared. I can send contact info via PM.
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