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    6-71 Detroit stuck at full throttle

    Started our old Wabco 777 after sitting for 6 years or more. I thought it would take some doing but it fired right up and went to warp speed. The throttle did nothing and neither did the shutoff. So I cut the fuel line. I don't know Detroits but my guess is there's something stuck in the...
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    2 Caterpillar 980B's for sale

    Retiring from snowplowing selling my loaders,wing plow trucks, etc. 980B 89P1082 Engine ,transmission, brakes all good. No leaks. Good machine $17,000 980B 89P0513 Engine ,transmission, brakes all good. No leaks. Center pins tight. No 4th gear been that way for the 20 years I've run it. Very...
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    Cat 980B burnt transmission fluid

    We bought a 980B and checked everything out but missed that the tranny fluid is dark and smells burnt bad. The tranny works excellent so my question is do I change the fluid or leave it? I've heard of guys changing fluid and then having problems.
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    3306 sludge on dipstick

    Checking the oil I found a coating of sludge. Pulled the fill plug and found a small amount there. Hard to describe. like whipped oil,very light, foamy? Ideas? Oil is nice and black. Anti freeze is clean.
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    Will a 3306B engine work in a 980B cat loader?

    I own 3 Caterpillar 980B loaders. They all run and work just fine. I'm always looking for spare parts and can get a 3306B engine cheap. What are the differences? Are the internals the same? I'm sure the injection pumps are different as this engine is in a dump. Thanks Randy
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    Can this Cat D6H have less than 3000 hrs??

    Ccheck out this dozer for sale in NY. Hour meter shows less than 3000 hours but look at the under carriage. Can an under carriage be that worn out with such few hours? WWW.auctionsinternational.com/auction/9339/item/1996-caterpillar-d6h-series-ii-dozer-57209
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    Cat 980B broken bell housing bolts

    Bought this loader about 14 years ago with no 4th gear. About 10 years ago noticed bell housing bolts were loose and some missing/broken. Fixed them and all was ok . Didn't pay attention to them over the years. Now all but two or three on top are broken. And this time it's separated about...
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    Did Detroit make a straight 8-71?

    Like the title says did Detroit make a straight 8-71? Not a V. My buddy says he's looking at a boat with them in it. I've never heard of one. Thanks
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    Hough 90C transmission

    I have a Hough 90C transmission. I don't know anything about the condition other than it turns by hand easily. It has a sticker on it saying it was rebuilt. PM me if interested. $250 offers???
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    I have a Hough 90C transmission

    I figured I'd post it on here I have a Hough 90C transmission. I don't know anything about the condition other than it turns by hand easily. It has a sticker on it saying it was rebuilt. PM me if interested. $250 offers??? Thanks
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    Tractor drawn scrapers up for auction in NY

    Auction website is http://bid.teitsworth.com/auction/39 I have no affiliation with the auction or the scrapers
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    Need a lift cylinder for a 980B

    Pulled the rod out of my 980B and found the mounting pin (not the right word) broken off the body. So now I need a body or a whole cylinder. Just bought the machine but didn't see it. DAMMIT!! anyone have one????????????????????????? Body 7j9817 Cylinder 7j9818
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    Cat 980B Whines

    Hey guys I just purchased my third 980B. It a decent machine but it whines. For sure when you turn it when going along. Also at times with the hydraulics. Any ideas where to start? Thanks
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    Hydrualic additive for cold weather?

    I plow in Buffalo,NY. it's been colder than normal and it takes quite awhile for the hydraulics to work at speed. Anything that I can add to help? Thanks !!
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    980b fuel problem

    Hey guys 89P 980B 1975 (forgot this ones serial # maybe 3000) It's used for snowplowing mostly. It loses prime after sitting for a long time. Sometimes its fine for a week or a year and then it creeps up again. It fires up but fuel pressure drops right off and it stalls. Pump up the primer and...
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    Help with a 980B Transmission

    Hi all. We have a 980B 89P05XX that doesn't have 4th gear. A local guy has a good trans from a 42H1XXX. Will it work? I've gone through the parts list and the case is different. I know it's a strange question but I'm hoping some one will know. Thanks Randy
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    cat 980b steering shake

    Hi all we have 4 older cat loaders and all shake somewhat but one of our 980b's shakes alot on left turns mostly. We just replaced the upper center pin and it helped alittle. What esle is common??? Randy
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    Hough 90e injection pump trouble

    My buddy's 90E with a 573 international has had a fuel problem for over a year now. Originally he had bad fuel I kept changing filters as it would only run about one hour. Finally it would only run at idle, and not rev up. A "real" mechanic diagnosed a bad injection pump and had it rebuilt. With...
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    Looking for a manual and parts for a fiat fr 15 loader

    Hi all, my tenant just blew a flex plate in his Fiat FR 15. I'm going to help him replace it but it would help a bunch if we had a manual. Thanks in advance Randy
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    Problem with a Cat 3306 in a 980B loader

    Hi All a newbie to this forum . I have a 980b that last year, leaked antifreeze from the orings on the precombustion chambers. I replaced them but now one year later they are leaking again. I used Cat orings these are red in color. The orings are turning soft and falling apart. Does anyone...
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