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    Cat 953 rpm

    Thank you! The rebuild was just on the motor. New camshaft and injectors, water pump was done with it. It's definitely a learning process and I truly appreciate everyone's help. I got it to use on the farm. The machine can be used fine just like it is. I just notice some things about it. The...
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    Cat 953 rpm

    It's actually in very good shape. Has only a little over 7,000 hours on it. Less than a 1,000 on a complete rebuild with paperwork. I'm just the 3rd owner and know the 2nd owner personally. Everyone that knows this 953 who has a lot of experience with them says the same thing. Undercarriage is...
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    Cat 953 rpm

    Thanks for the help, it is very much appreciated. This is the first piece of heavy equipment that I've owned. I need to get an owners manual and possibly repair manual as well. Any place that y'all would recommend for me to get those? I think I've seen some on Ebay.
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    Cat 953 rpm

    The serial number is 05Z00169
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    Cat 953 rpm

    Ok once I get back to the shop I will get it and send it over. Thank you
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    Cat 953 rpm

    Hey everyone, I just purchased an 88 953. A neighbor of mine who has had 4 of them said that he doesn't think it's running wide open. What rpm is wide open on these machines? How would I check rpm's? I've also noticed that when it's warm that both tracks sometimes don't engage at the same time...
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