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  1. nowing75

    jd 2412d e scraper ejector.

    We have a 2412 deere scraper and the rails for the rear or tail i think they call it are pushed outward and onside is bent up. I talked to deere and they have never had that problem. Was wondering if anyone had that problem? looks like it is going to be a project to repair but will give me...
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    Kidney loop

    I was wondering what was the best setup for a kidney loop. I see the parker cart with the 2 filters and seeing if this was enough. Looks like its 10 micron filter. I was thinking it should be less. I'm in the proses no of checking our bult tanks to get a base line of where we are at. I...
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    2016 mx13

    Hello all. We have a 2016 mx13 in a kw t800. Took it to Kenworth for an injector and all of the sudden they said it needs rebuilt because of liner o rings. They told us you can not roll bearings in frame and will need to be removed from truck. Seams strange to me but I'm so busy with...
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    Information on hyd sample

    Hello im working on a 349e s/n tfg00712. Have a sample that was flagged for high chromium. the ppm is 7 and was 4 about 300 hours ago. Found about 50 or so small particles of what appears to be brass in the return filter on the bottom of the case but could not find anything in the filter...
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    Looking for service truck

    We are looking at adding another service truck but not much out there. Looking for kw or Pete,14’ bed with 12k crane. Would like new but was told if I order now could be close to a year before I see it. Any one know of a gentle used one? Kind of like the fetrel bed but would like to see...
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    d6K2 SPEED ISSUE

    i HAVE A D6K2 S/N MGM00448. When you go from fwd to neutral it does not stop as quickly as other hy stat dozers we have. When you go fwd right to rev it does not slow as quickly and then hesitates before going into reverse. I talked with my cat dealer and he said there is a machine setting in...
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    Jd 544K over fueling

    We have a 544K jd loader s/n 1dw544kzchf683777. Operator says it started runing bad and white smoke> our other mechanic looked at it and had codes for cam timing and pump timing. We only have a few mechanics so the larger jobs we have to give to dealer unfortunately . Hear is what they said...
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    filling engine oil with hose reel

    I was watching the adept ape channel on youtube. He is a cat mechanic. He mentioned that after a rebuild he fills the engine with the shop hose reel hooked into a port as to pressurize the system. Never herd anyone else doing that but seams to make sense to me. Jason
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    Cat c13 in excavator oil pump

    Im fixing a Oil leak on a c13 has little over 8000 hours. Should i change the oil pump as i have the oil manifold already off. Not sure how long they normal last. s/n is tfg00712. Thanks Jason
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    Holland fifth wheel pin and cushion kit

    Hello all We are having a hard time finding a pin and cushion kit for a Holland fifth wheel. There part number is BK 171-12309. We are replacing the top plate and it has the larger pins but nobody has the kit for it. Thanks for any info Jason
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    Evaporative coolers

    Was wanting some feedback if the evap coolers are worth the money to help cool the shop? I'm in Indiana so we do have humidity so that could be a problem from what i hear. thanks for any input. Jason
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    testing for hydraulic cylinder bypassing.

    Had a d6t that was told it would not lift a full blade of dirt. Felt for heat and thought i could feel it but not for sure. I got out my steelman wireless chassis ear and attached them to the 2 lift cylinders and it was amazing how you could easly tell the cylinder bypassing. I think they are...
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    d5g drive coupler replace

    Hi i believe i lost the drive coupler as i have no charge psi and nothing at the sample port. I looked at the procedure is sis and they show lowering pump through belly pan. The dealer is telling me i need to remove engine. Wondering if anyone has any experience with the pump removal. thanks...
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    Cat (TA2) inspection

    Hello i wanted to know if there was a list of media numbers for the (TA2) inspections. I have a copy of dealer sis but i can not find were they are listed. Was looking for a 349e TFG and a 740b T4R. thanks
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    final drive leak

    Twice in 3 months i have had a peace of equipment that was siting in the shop overnight start leaking at the seal for the final drive. First time out t455 trencher unknown hours on the final but this last time on a 336d with 7200 hours on it. it was parked in the shop over the weekend and...
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    D5GXL throttle cable freezes

    we Have an open rops 5G that I can’t seem to keep the throttle cable from freezing the boot on the linkage is a good cables are new seems like we have this problem every winter. Has anyone else come up with a good fix?
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    Ct18 final drive

    Was courious if anyone had a manual for a ct18 final drive. It’s in my t455 Verméer trencher and is leaking. Thanks
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    D5k2 valve train

    I have a D5K to with the C 4.4 it has a slight tick to it got the valve cover off I see that there is no adjustment I have a couple exhaust valves that have about .020 was curious with guys that had worked on these what they were finding also there is some plastic clips on top of the spring and...
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    Pin driver

    just got this air hammer and made a bronze end to drive pins out with. Much better than swinging a sledge by yourself
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    Clear file bowl

    seams I suck as a small engine mechanic. Having problem with one runing lean and wondering if anyone has Sean a clear fuel bowl for a Honda to tell if Float height is correct wile runing?
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