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    1979 Cat D3 skipping

    So, I had to get the CAT dealer technician to come work on the dozer. Found out the engine isn't the original CAT engine like we thought it was but is using the CAT injector pump. The guy we bought it from said all he did was had the engine rebuilt. The CAT tech said this is a Japanese engine...
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    CAT D3 Oil leak

    So, finally got our tracks repaired...and now something else....an oil leak. It looks to be leaking right under the diesel injector. How hard would it be to get it fixed? Im figuring taking the whole injector pump off and then put a new gasket on. But i am also wondering will this potentially...
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    CAT 430D

    We're looking to get a 430D backhoe but its several states away . The backhoe runs but won't go in forward or reverse they said. It's a newer model. Wondering if it could get a simple switch or what? Anyone had this issue?
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    1979 Cat D3 questions

    Hello, We just purchased a 1979 Cat D3 with supposedly rebuilt 3204. It runs good so far for being the age it is. Well, we checked the track system today and found a broken tooth on the sprocket. The pins feel a little worn so I'm figuring a new sprocket set and rotating the pins. I've also...
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