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    955K Cold moving issues

    OK, so I am ripping this thing apart for bands. All the crap will be off of it. Symptom: Upon initial start up... let warm a couple minutes.. machine won't move. Must go to 3/4 throttle and shift into 1,2,3, r1,2,r3. After a couple times and max rpm... it will start to move slowly. After warms...
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    955K drive questions/ suggestions

    OK, I have a 955K. 85J4318. The brakes are near the end of adjustment. Seems to run good. No real issues. So, I am not scared of putting in the brake bands/ pads. I will check steering clutches while in there (duh). Anything else I should do? When operating, when I apply a brake, should...
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    Reynolds 4C info needed

    I bought a little reynolds 4c today. Anyone have a parts list/ manual for one? The door doesn't have the cable/ cylinder on it. Was this an option, or is it just gone? Do I need it? Thanks Wags
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    955K Steering Clutches and Brake Bands

    My 955 is running good, but the right side brake is almost out of adjustment. So, it will need brake bands. I am not afraid to tackle it. I am a mechanic. Buddies work on this old stuff, so if I run into problems I will be ok. My question is- how much of a PITA is it to yank the hyd. tank, fuel...
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    How NOT to change track adjuster spring

    OK, I am a do it myself sort of guy. A guy who never says quit. At times that does not serve me well. Oh, well. So, I cut the old broken spring out. Cut half the coils, it came right out. I figured hell, I don't need a big ass press.... I have a high lift. I took a stump, put the one end of...
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    Nason Paint

    I have some panels off the 955. They are showing standard wear, use, chips, etc. I figured I'd give the Nason equipment pain a try. I bought a quart of new cat yellos. I hope to spray next week. If it seems good, I'll spray the whole thing. If not, a quart was pretty cheap. Wags
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    955K leaking cylinders

    All 4 cyls on my 955K are leaking. There are 4 bolts that hold the end plate on. Is there another plate behind this that requires a spanner wrench? Or do I undo the 4 bolts and the whole rod will come out? How tough is it to repack a cylinder? I have time, equipemnt, and am a tight ass... not...
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    Wabco 10yd scraper

    I don't know jack s*** about scrapers. A local has a 10 yd wabco. He says it is electric driven?? I assume parts are not available?? What are they worth in decent working condition? Anything I should know? Or stay away from it? Thanks Wags
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    Motor scraper vs "Pan scraper"

    I have an 80hp Olliver tractor. So, I figure 6yd would be max this tractor would pull??? Most 3 to 6 yd pieces are 3500 to 5000. I have seen a wabco loader/ scraper for 6000. And an old AC motor scraper for 4600. I don't have much dirt to move. Maybe under 200 yards. I have 70 acres and need...
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    955K Struggles

    Well, I was changing fluids after the underwater adventure. Engine oil, check, final drive, check trans.. WTF? Remove the plug, nothing comes out but a little sludge. Pry around, some ice falls out. No lube. Dipstick has full on it. F me. Yank filters, some ice crystals on filter, none on...
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    955K belly pan removal??

    I need? to remove the belly pan on my 955. How much of a PITA is it? How do I do it without killing myself? What does it weigh? Meaning can I drop it then need to drag it out with a tractor? It has mud and some oil drained on it. Might as well clean it, wash trans and engine, then throw it back...
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    955K underwater (yes)

    OK, got the 955 stuck last Sunday. Was working on digging out a pond. No big deal except it rained 4+" and now the engine is under water. (yes, it was totally dry when I started, drove all over it) Pedals are out, you get it. Slanted forward about 30 degrees, so hence engine under. I know I...
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    General 955K questions

    You guys rock! I bought a used 955K and after a little maintenance/ adjustment, it it running its ass off. I have some questions, though. 1) Was the hour meter located behind the radiator and round? 2) Fuel pressure gauge is clouded/ not working. How important is it? 3) Water pressure...
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    955K Steering Clutch questions

    I bought the 955K S/N 85J4318 or something like that. It seems to slow down in forward. Reverse it hauls ass. When going from 1 to 2 to 3 in forward if really loaded it will stall. Not the engine, forward motion. The left pedal goes almost to the floor. The right one not quite that far. Are...
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    955K value

    I looked at a 955K machine today. S/N 89J4318. Condition is as expected, maybe as little better. Rails ok, sprockets an honest 70%, pins have some wear, rollers look fair to good, bucket tilt cyls seeping, starts, runs good, drives pretty good, bucket bushings all worn to hell. Grease, what...
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    WTB: Track loader/ crawler

    I'm looking for a track loader. Some land clearing, farm use, etc. 80 to 120 hp range Good undercarriage. Sound machine, not perfect, but ready to run. Prefer Deere, or Cat. Parts must still be available. Hopefully within a couple hundred miles of St. Louis. Maybe up to 500 (depends on...
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    JD 555G-- buy or not

    I just ran across a 555G. It is an 89 by serial number. One track does not run. The UC is excellent-- 70% ish. It has not been run for a couple of years. So, I went and looked at it today. No major leaks at cylinders, one minor leak. Oil is black, antifreeze is green, hyd. fluid is clean...
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    Small scraper/ pan info wanted

    OK, first. If I want something to pull behind my 85hp oliver.. is it a scraper or a pan? Use-- I am building a 15 acre lake (not with this) I just want to move some top soil out, general dirt moving, etc. Farm type use... not big jobs. I was thinking of 3 to 6 yard size. Will an 85hp...
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    Buy, Rent, Hire out or ??

    Woohoo! I can post! OK here goes. I have 70 acres with nothing on it. I have an old cowpond that has had the dam cut and drained. It needs to be dug out and the dam patched. No big deal. I have about 5 acres of trees that need to be cleared. 20 year growth... most under 14" diameter. That is...
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