Fellingtreez
Active Member
First off this is my first post here and I’m sure there will be more to come. I’m looking forward to picking up some knowledge from some of you seasoned owners, operators and mechanics. I don’t have much experience other than a general mechanical background but I have been studying the shop manuals on this thing.
I recently bought a 1978 Cat D4E. Good running machine and everything seems to work fine. When I first looked at it the machine had sat about 10 years. Prior to that it had the powershift transmission rebuilt. When I inspected the fluids the trans oil looked milky with a touch of green color. I was told it was most likely condensation and could cook out. All other fluids looked good including coolant.
I haven’t put too many hours on it but it looks the same. Thinking about changing the fluid and filter or at least the filter but thought it may be a cooler issue. I don’t fully understand the system so thought I could pass it on to this place.
Thanks in advance for any and all reply’s. Might be able to get some pictures of the dipstick tomorrow.
I recently bought a 1978 Cat D4E. Good running machine and everything seems to work fine. When I first looked at it the machine had sat about 10 years. Prior to that it had the powershift transmission rebuilt. When I inspected the fluids the trans oil looked milky with a touch of green color. I was told it was most likely condensation and could cook out. All other fluids looked good including coolant.
I haven’t put too many hours on it but it looks the same. Thinking about changing the fluid and filter or at least the filter but thought it may be a cooler issue. I don’t fully understand the system so thought I could pass it on to this place.
Thanks in advance for any and all reply’s. Might be able to get some pictures of the dipstick tomorrow.