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    Caterpillar jumper cable ends

    http://www.teslaind.com/products-connectors-misc-ti2000-294.php found these look to be the same.
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    adding more weight

    Deere added counter weight to a 230 i was working on didn't really pay attention but looked to be 2 2" plates under the counter weight. cat might do something similar, or you might find a welder to cut out some plates to bolt on cheaper than what cat has to offer.
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    Mack double frame rust

    At work we have a 02 mach that came out of chicago I think, the frame is rust jacked bad. The frame behind the cab has already been welded and rebroke again making the truck look like it had a broken leaf spring. A frame shop repaired it again and fish plated it. Now the frame is bending right...
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    Rent shop space, buy, build at the house or none of the above?

    I am looking at doing something similar, I would look for a place that already has a shop on it if possible. Let the previous owner absorb some of the initial cost of building. One thing I kick myself for is not paying enough attention to ceiling height. I am looking at ways to raise the roof or...
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    3rd Gen CTD Exhaust Manifolds

    check genos garage http://www.genosgarage.com
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    We had one of our hoes RUNWAY today

    i saw a 300 run away also, turbo seal went out and the engine ran on engine oil. did'nt even have 3000 hours. The engine was a common rail 8.3
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    Wire welders

    keep a eye out for a good used one, I got a 400 mst thermal arc and a brand new feeder for 1800 out the door.
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    what a "seasoned" mechanic can do for you

    Allot of little secrets come from experience. I know a few not many others know about the equipment I work on. Some don't appreciate some one with experience especially if they have been there a while, working on the same equipment. You get to know the quirks.
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    CAT CT660 Pics released

    There is one running around Birmingham AL. A dump truck with cat all over it. Looks good going down the highway.
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    How do you get rust out of fuel tanks

    I have used oven cleaner to clean tanks. always removed the tank though.
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    Grease Zerks Kit

    the napa yellow package is a good set don't buy cheap ones. They never seem to work right.
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    Lets see your "ultimate" service truck!

    Is that a feterl box, The one on there web site?
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    hydraulic cylinder upgrade

    surplus center has weld on fittings.
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    Excavator skiing? sldding? A funny video clip I ran across...enjoy!

    I guess that is one way to clear the road.
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    Certifications to become a Heavy Equipment Mechanic

    I have been working as a mechanic for 6 years, at the same company. No certs, some prior experience in automotive repair and willing to learn. Started as shop helper and now there only welder. Looking in to night school or online school for fluid power and diesel repair. I made it this far with...
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    Hello from Minnesota..

    20 miles north of mpls.
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    Hello from Minnesota..

    welcome, where in MN are you from?
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    In a test CAT 236 skid steer out performs Waldon 5100 mini articulated loader

    At work we have a swinger withc is similar to waldon and the diffs are lincoln locked in ours sure helps with traction. It is hard on axles and tires.
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    Chippers

    Don't know how well they work but here is one. Not mine, just saw it posted. http://minneapolis.craigslist.org/ank/grd/2120512834.html
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    Welding on Cat shear

    Grinding out the crack will tell you a little about how hard the metal is. mild steel will grind with sparks going a long ways and yellow. harder plate sparks are more red, and don't travel as far. 7018 or 10018 should be fine, for about anything repair wise. Air arc would gouge out the crack...
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