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  1. Greasyfitting

    Operators too good to clean.

    Happy Saturday everyone, At my I've noticed some of the operators when it's end of the day they hop in the truck , and go. Leaving dozer tracks , excavator tracks filthy , hear talk that old timers never have a shovel in their hand , they don't have to do this or that so new guys figure that's...
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    Making things hard for no reason

    Has anyone changed a backup alarm a D51pxi before this is the stupidest setup I've ever seen. The alarm is between the fan grates/guard and the actual fan when you unbolt it the gas struts push the grates out making the alarm accessible. Getting the fan bolted back to the grates/ guard that have...
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    Hx620b Power steering fluid

    Trying to find out the PS fluid or ATF for international HX620B ,Or if spiral S6 will work. Thank you
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    Ford F550 vs 5500 options

    Happy Friday everyone, I was looking to get some options , and insight on the different brands of 5500 class trucks out there specifically for field service trucks. I wanted to hear which brand was mechanic friendly when working on , best ride , common issues , things to expect , and expected...
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    624h freon system capacity

    Hello , Everyone was checking to see if anyone knows the freon capacity for a 624h wheel loader. John Deere said they could not find the freon capacity specs for machine which seems odd. SN 586065
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    D51 pxi drive motor diagram

    Hey everyone looking a diagram of the hydraulic hoses going from pump to left final drive motor on a D51 pxi Serial B20467.
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    Ox Bodies tailgate air cylinder

    Happy Wednesday everyone, I got a ox Bodies dump bed I'm working on the tailgate latches would not open up. I'm checking the harness going back to the control panel in cab , and I was wanting to know if there were any fuses , or relays for that air cylinder.
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    John Deere 624H stalls won't hold rpms after starting

    Hey everybody I have a John Deere 624H when you fire it up rpms are around 200-500 then immediately stalls out. It was running fine all week has new transfer pump on it. Yesterday had the tire man come out to fix tire then while curling bucket it started losing rpms stalled out. I figured it ran...
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    D51 pxi

    Got a D51 pxi coding L01 Ca1942 crankcase sensor in range error. I've never heard of a in range error before. I've heard of out range any help would be appreciated. SO is B20467
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    Cat 330F Track tensioners won't take grease

    I have a cat 330f excavator both track tensioners won't take grease replaced both grease zerk valve fittings.It still won't take any grease any help would be appreciated.
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    2016 Pete 337 no start

    Hey everyone , I have a Peterbilt 337 with the PX9 engine the truck has brand new battery but won't start. I checked the starter solenoid with the ignition on it's receiving the same amount of volts that the battery is putting out. I tried the screwdriver on the solenoid trick but no luck just a...
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    Taylor/Big red forklifts

    What's it like working for a Taylor forklift dealership? I've heard there's a lot of traveling. Do they offer good training , and schooling ? The Taylor dealer near me doesn't hire directly they hire through temp services.
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    Oil type for new Holland 555e

    Hey everyone ,Hope y'all are having good holidays I need to know what type of oil I need for a 1997 New Holland 555E
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    Volvo PT125c parking brake will not come on

    This traffic roller's parking brake would come on randomly during operation , and when you shut it off and try to turn it back on the parking brake is not coming on activating. I replaced the switch that did not work the hydraulic tank is full. Last 6 on the sn 327117. I appreciate any help
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    Bobcat T590 swashplate sensor

    Good evening everyone , I'm working on a Bobcat T590 with the the left swashplate sensor. I removed the old one now getting the new one in is a pain what is the best method of pushing the swashplate sensor back inside the pump you really don't get a lot of room. Any advice would be appreciated!
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    Bomag BW11RH Cutting off intermittently

    Worked on BW11RH today it would run fine but will idled down and cut off and the screen just says CTO I have never seen that before. The hydraulic filter blocked light now comes on as well causing it to shut down. I took the filter off the the oil is clean no gunk, or metal the O-ring on the...
  17. Greasyfitting

    Staying awake and focused

    Field tech here how do you guys that have worked , or still work in the field stay awake and focused in the service truck. Some days I go in autopilot mode , or on long hauls I start getting sleepy. Any tips would be appreciated
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    Advice on side work

    I'm thinking about starting some side work focusing on doing maintenance on trucks and equipment. I'm pretty confident in doing maintenance , and most repair work I'm trying to figure out if I should supply the filters , parts , oils or if the customers should so I can start making a game plan...
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    Dealership accountability

    Im at my first heavy equipment shop and front desk people have no accountability selling machines that are broken down then when the sell they need everything fixed right then and there. I had a skid steer I was looking over that sold with a drum mulcher fixed a quick connect then ran the...
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    Truck to equipment transition

    Hello , new to the forum I search for a bit to make sure I didn't repost an answered question. I'm currently a diesel mechanic at a rental/logistic company I work on mostly freightliner and international but have worked on about all heavy truck brands out there , thermoking ,carrier units, and...
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