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  1. Ron Crudge

    Heater control valve 231-8126

    Cat sells with tube for $318.85 Online same part number no tube 40 to 50 dollars. Can i reuse tune on machine and if so how are connections made?
  2. Ron Crudge

    Heater control

    How does heater conteol knob / unit come off cat 257 B 3 Tried lightly prying with screw driver Concerned will break knob The controller has spring clips and one leaking Assuming there might be orings or just needs gear clamp. Any advise appreciated
  3. Ron Crudge

    Align frames

    I have cat 257b3 Pulled frame rails as had grease firtings would not take grease Noticed tracks rubbing on body previous Cat teck guy sent ne kit numbers to pull track away from frame When i pulled rain there was already washers between frame rail and arm of torque axle. How do i align frames...
  4. Ron Crudge

    Rebuilding cat 257B3

    Looking for information on boogies Steel rubber aluminum Dont use machine a lot New tracks New rubber front wheels Repacked bearings New seals dust caps So far aluminum got my vote due to cost Have four acres on lake superior so most use snow, gravel and forks on pavement for pallets
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