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    Cat D5K Hydraulic Cylinder Bleeding

    After rebuilding and reinstalling the Tilt and Angle Hydraulic Cylinders on my hydrostat D5K XL I need help determining the correct procedure to bleed the air out of the system. I think the hydraulic control valves are open center so I think the pump will be pressurizing both sides of each of...
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    Caterpillar painting

    I am planning to paint a D5K soon. This will be my first attempt to spraying anything of this size. I am not expecting to do a number one job but don't want to make a mess of it either. I have a few question and would welcome general application recommendations from those more experienced in...
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    Torch Broken Bottom Roller Bolts

    I just bought a D5K that I am currently repairing. It has a missing bottom roller and all four 16mm mounting bolts were broken off. I have two out by welding on a nut which has proved to be difficult to do overhead, but nevertheless somewhat successful. I have been using 3/32 super missle...
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