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    Straightening a hydraulic cylinder rod (JCB 212s, backhoe bucket cylinder)

    I have been watching this thread and wondering if I should jump in. Here goes . Anyways I have staightened a few myself and had repair shops straighten larger ones that I couldn't. Have been successful with Case and JCB. The ones that I straightened myself I did right on the machine without...
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    Brake fluid as an additive

    Keep brake fluid out of any system that was not designed for it!
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    Considerate:

    Used one of these for years. They work great. Never ever considered ear protection. That might explain why I have to yell WHAT did you say? LOL
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    Does 3.9 cummins have glow plugs ?

    Owned a few of these myself and MG84 is spot on.
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    Plow lines eaten in half

    I don't know what did that damage, but around these parts racoons have been chewing on composite decking because it's plant based material. As well as mice and squirrels eating the insulation on vehicle wiring harnesses.
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    Stuck brake drums

    Been there, Done that, Don't wanna sound like a smart azz but the brake shoes are delaminating and swelling up with rust. Had to remove the axle nut, pry on the drum against the backing plate while pounding the crap out of the drum . Likely will crack a drum or two but thats good as it will...
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    Worn main pin

    Yep Should have seen this coming when I opened my big mouth. Around my parts we refer to it as align boring and if you google that there are lots of machine shops that offer it. Over and out.
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    Worn main pin

    If I am wrong don't hesitate to shoot me down, BUT I always understood that it was called ALIGN boring not LINE boring because the boring process aligned everthing back in place. Just saying that's all. I will wait to see how long I survive without a beating. lol
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    Case 521D randomly shifting transmission

    Hello again. I didn't mean to hijack or confuse anyone by joining into this conversation. I will carry on with my own posting as soon as I have a chance. We are rushed right now and we have other things that are more urgent. Thanks Bigbert for taking an interest and hopefully we can discuss...
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    Case 521D randomly shifting transmission

    We normally run in the auto mode. But it doesn't matter what mode you run it in. It will not switch gears until it decides to on its own. We have tried all combinations and it is still the same. The dealer spoke to the factory and they had never heard of this and had no suggestions. I am...
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    Case 521D randomly shifting transmission

    In my case the transmission was recalibrated by the dealer on the first service call. No error codes are present.
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    Case 521D randomly shifting transmission

    I am closely watching this post. I have a similar but slightly different problem with a 521e. It sometimes starts in a different gear than selected. The dealer basically gave up after changing one of the four speed sensors on the trans. I don't remember which one was changed but after 2 service...
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    Excavator question

    Not trying to stir the pot but why is this a debate? Just do what works for you and that's all that matters.
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    starter motor still runs when key released

    Thanks for your replies. The starter was rebuilt by a local shop. I don't know the model number of that starter. I know that we have other trucks with a MT 39 though. Are you saying that a MT 39 will fit if it has the correct number of teeth on the starter drive?
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    starter motor still runs when key released

    Since the starter was recently rebuilt should I assume that i just got a bad solenoid and just change that?
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