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    Cat 247B3 4in1 Doesnt stay shut

    HI, I just put a 4in1 bucket on my 247b3 and it doesnt stay closed. See video here https://youtu.be/-UWmvbbJ_CI Once it comes open and i close it again it will stay shut until the next time i use the 4in1. Any suggestions? Cheers, Nick
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    Cat Bobcat Quick Hitch Stuck

    Hi All, I have a 2011 Cat 347b3 skid steer and im trying to remove the the bucket. The handle has been broken off and the pin is seized down. No matter how hard i bash it with the sledge hammer i cant get it to move.Any suggestions? Cheers, Nick
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    Mechanics & Power Tools

    Hi All, Just trying to gauge interest in power tools around the world I cant work without my cordless impact guns, other tools dont need to be cordless as much but they are a huge bonus. The three rattle guns i use constantly are...
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    Thickest Grease

    Hi All, I'm after a new lot of grease and am chasing the thickest i can get, I am currently using Lucas Oil but wondering what people are recommending. Cheers, Nick
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    Carbide rotary burr kit

    Hi All, Im after a Burr kit, i can get a good set or i can get a cheap one. I only use them a couple times a year. Any opinions of these two...
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    Milwaukee 3/4 18v Impact Gun

    Hi All, I currently have one of these http://www.makita.com.au/products/power-tools/drilling-a-fastening/impact-wrenches/tw1000-254mm-square-drive-impact-wrench That works extremely well, except it is so heavy. You cant use it for long before your arms hurt. So I found one of these...
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    HCB C1181 Shackle Pin Remover & E3036 Air/Hydraulic Pump

    Hi, Brought one of these the other day Heres a video of it in use https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDb677BKYmA HCB C1181 Shackle Pin Remover & E3036 Air/Hydraulic Pump Removing pins and bushes from a 2004 Hino GD Brought from http://www.hcb-autotools.com/ Would highly recommend it if...
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    Workshop Organisation

    Hi All, Our workshop is a nightmare, i recently brought 3 bays of Pallet racking which has helped heaps. Just seeking some ideas/photos of whay people have done to give them more room and get things up off the floor? It isnt very big but there are only two of us working out of it. We have a...
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    Grumman LLV or Similar

    Hi All, Im chasing something like a Grumman LLV, i cant find anything any Australia similar. If they are over heres theres only a hand full. I would like to do one as a project when i run out of things to do, problem is by the time i pay for shipping i need to get a cheap one. Are there any...
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    H.c.b-c1181 truck spring pin metal bush removal / install set (hydraulic)

    Hi All, We do a lot of pin and bush replacement on little trucks <24ton rigids. Mostly Isuzu & Hino, has anyone used one of these before? do they work as easy as it seems in the video below? They are quite pricey but even if it does it in half the time it will pay itself off very quickly...
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    Invoice Software

    Hi All, Currently we do all tax invoices through a pre printed book that has marked out spaces for things like: Make Model VIN ENG Number Rego ect is anyone using software that lets you make up fields? Sure i can do it in a word document each time but sometimes i'm not around and i need...
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    Dealership - New Website Opinions

    Hi All, I have recently recreated the website for our dealership. Some feedback from people that will be actually using it would be really good. http://www.doottrucks.com.au/ This ad has a youtube video of the truck(this is something i will do for all items but have not had time)...
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    Which grease to use?

    Hi, I just purchased a Dewalt grease gun http://www.dewalt.com/tools/cordless-grease-guns-cordless-grease-gun-dcgg571m1.aspx Only to get it to Australia to find you use different size cartidges over in the US. So i need to buy some, will a 14oz cartridge fit in the gun that says it is for...
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    Cat 322B Computer

    Hi, I have a cat 322b with a faulty computer, cant find one in Australia and $4k for a new one and have to order it in from the US. Does anyone know if the computer out of a 320b or 325b would be the same? Or know any wreckers over seas that are willing to post to Australia that would have...
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    Mitsubishi FUSO Caps for windows - Need password

    HI, Im trying to find a wiring diagram for a 2005 Mitsubishi FN 10, after seraching google for ages i found a download with two cd's. Only problem is during setup it needs a password/cd key. Anyone have that by any chance? or a wiring diagram? Cheers, Nick
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    New Shape Isuzu 2008+

    Hi, What are peoples experiences with the new isuzu's? I have heard lots of horror stories and then people saying they have had no issues. I spoke to an isuzu mechanic and he said the 2010 models onwards are better. How about the AMT? Cheers, Nick
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    Hino FD - B Adjust Light

    Hi, We have a 98 model fd here that is buzzing and showing the light pictured below when you touch the brakes. All the brakes are fine and i just adjusted them, they have plenty of meat left on them. Has anyone seen this before? Cheers, Nick
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    2004 FM9 ABS Light

    Hi, I got a 2004 Volvo FM with the ABS light on, the computer is saying check brake ecu. The brake air dryer is continously blowing air, which is causing it to not high air(enough to stop the buzzer but the air compressor is constantly going) Anyone had a similar issue? Cheers, Nick
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    Volvo FM9 Live Drive Chatter

    Hi, I have a 2005 Volvo FM9 that has a chatter coming from the live drive. I removed the live drive and the cog in photo 2 is loose, you can move it with your hands(like the bearing has collapsed) is this normal or not? I ahve had them in the past where they are a little noises but this one is...
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    2004 Isuzu 6SD1 Spluttering Running on 3cyl

    Hi, I have a Isuzu FZY with a 6SD1 Turbo engine thats not running great. It runs fine on idle and when over 2000rpm, but between that it splutters and runs on 3cyl. It has had 6 new injectors, the isuzu computer cant pick up any faults, isuzu dealer is out of ideas. A mate suggested it might...
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