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    Autocrane boom drift

    Thanks for the replies, found out it was to load holding valve. Replaced it all is good! Thanks again.
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    Autocrane boom drift

    Hello, I have a Autocrane 4004eh and the boom drifts down without any load on it. Any ideas where to start ? I’m not much of a crane technician. Thanks.
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    L90E Radiator replacement

    Because the rest of the world doesn’t do field service like the US. Many of Volvos procedures are written in a shop not in the field.
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    Volvo EC250 EL Theory of Operation question

    What is the def concentration? And is the sensor status green? The tank armatures are **** and the can bus runs thru them.
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    Volvo PT 1662 transmission fluid

    I mentioned the volvo oil because I'm a field mechanic for the volvo dealer in Michigan and I know volvo lubricants are high quality ( made by mobile.)
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    Autocrane service bodies rusting out

    I live in Michigan, so yeah salt on the roads.
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    Autocrane service bodies rusting out

    hello, just wondering if anyone else is seeing their autocrane service truck bodies rusting out within a few years of purchasing them. The dealer i work for started buying autocrane bodies a few years ago and some of the 2018s are already rusting. Anyone else have issues like this?
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    whats your favorite welding helmet

    Esab sential a50. The headgear is comfortable lense is clear and front shield changes out fast.
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    2019 Volvo L25H emissions

    Has alta resolved your issue? Just curious because I work for alta.
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    How to stop tools from rusting

    Hi all, I'm a feild mechanic based in northern Michigan. How do you mobile guys stop your tools from rusting especially tools like impact sockets and industrial finish tools? Thanks
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    Volvo L150F SID39 FMI4

    You have to use prosis to find out what the fault code means
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    988f series 2 no / hard start...

    Dead head the pump. What happens?
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    Warning about power probe!

    Power probes are ****. Any tool used in modern diagnostics that promotes piercing wires is a joke.
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    Where is the quality?

    Manufacturers are cramming a lot of technology down the throats of mechanics.
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    Soon to be heavy equipment mechanic..

    A good set of crows feet up to 1 1/2. 3/4 drive ratchet and socket set. Impacts, both 1/2 and 3/4 drive (air cat makes a great impact for a great price.) These are a few things that I use a lot.
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    Welding on a Roll Crusher

    242?
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    CAT 988F Transmission issues

    Start by checking pressures.
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    What are your boring thoughts?

    I don't have much to say about a hydraluic powered line boring machine other than the key to any hydraluic system is clenlyness. Don't let contamination enter the system. I use a climax bb4500 portable boring machine. It's large enough to bore the articulation hitch on caterpillar 988s. Works...
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