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    D6K System One Undercarriage

    Has anyone come up with a solution for worn out system undercarriage on a D6K LGP? It is my understanding that the System One undercarriage on a D6K2 can be converted to a heavy duty track system. Our undercarriage failed at 2000 hours. Pins started leaking. Cat covered it under warranty...
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    Cutting a Straight Edge

    We do quite a few ranch and private roads. They usually do not have over a 12 foot crown. Does anyone have some tips on how to keep the edges straight when grading iron ore gravel or crushed limestone base? I have tried everything I know to keep outside edges straight when completing...
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    Cat D6T Open Cab

    Does Cat still manufacture a D6T with an open cab? Or was the D6R lll the last 6 manufactured without a cab?
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    D6K Loosing power, clogging fuel filters

    We are having problems with our D6k. It looses power and throws a code. We first changed the two Ultra High Efficiency fuel filters. Runs good for about 3 tanks of fuel then repeats problem. Out of four Cat machines only one having problem. Initially thought it was algae in the fuel. Took...
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    2012 D6K Fuel System Problem

    We are having problems with our D6K fuel system. Throwing code but no problems show up on computer. Losing power. Appears to be problem with the high efficiency fuel filters. When those are replaced all is well for a while then problem reappears. As near as we can tell it is a problem with...
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    Cracked, leaking roller frame Cat D6H ll

    Have cracked roller frame on our D6H ll. Have been adding oil for a while. Crack goes across top of roller frame just behind where the cover comes off for track adjuster. When we took bottom rollers off for replacement oil leaked out the bolt holes. The crack on the top of the frame does not...
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    D6H ll Series 2 Differential Steer

    Have a D6H ll with differential steer. Have 10,000 hours on machine. Still in good shape but it seems like it is moving much slower in forward 1st gear. Is there something in the transmission or torque converter that would cause the tractor to move slower than normal. I have been running...
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    1985 130G Engine Oil

    We recently purchased a 1985 130G. Not sure what kind of engine oil is in it or what has been used over the years. Old service manual shows CD/TO-2 30W oil. Question is: Would it hurt the engine to change to 15W40 oil assuming it is not already filled with 15W40? We are located in southeast...
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    D6H Radiator removal and repair

    Have a D6H ll with leaking radiator. Have heard it is not good to replace individual segments of radiator. Should all segments be replaced? Leak may be at seals on ends of segments but a couple of segments on the right side are pretty flat from fan debris hitting them. Any shortcuts or...
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