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    Shockit! Tool to loosen and disconnect hydraulic hoses

    Recently obtained a set of Shockit sockets, the Kentucky Kicker (short extension assist), but the bidirectional model 855 gun is being replaced by the 955 model. Might be a month or so.... M2Follow
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    Shockit! Tool to loosen and disconnect hydraulic hoses

    For "some reason" I bought a used small 4000# CTL for those little jobs....the undercarriage had some wear and neglect, so it is in the shop along with all the other projects. Getting repaired and adding to the parts bill. LOL Removal of the drive motor hydraulic hoses for access was...
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    hangar collapse

    Today I just learned the MBMA and the MBCEA "coordinated" a book called Temporary Bracing Guidelines thru the MBI, a non profit formed in 2000. The TofC and the first chapter can be previewed. About $300 or less if one is member of MBCEA.... Printed only and I have yet to learn the number of...
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    hangar collapse

    Besides the usual rules of thumb that I was taught such as: ~ first completing all the columns including girts and especially flange braces ~ portal frames (if any) installed too ~ choosing the first and second main frame to place from a braced bay .... has anyone experience with the use of...
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    Dual shield rookie

    I've found: 1) a careful exact investigation of the welding voltage and amperage by way of a good DVM will give the answer as to the 'random' defects .... this has solved the problem more occasions than blaming the subtle breeze. 2) A 'no brush' gound clamp (w sealed Hg) is advised when using a...
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    Kubota SVL90 - My back savior

    The folks who manage these oil sample programs will prefer these samples are taken regularly for trending. Two tales: When I first got my sample bottles and the vac pump and the labels, I was in the midst of purchasing a 4WD skip loader. It was Sunday afternoon, the phone was still....too...
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    Kubota SVL90 - My back savior

    I have oils and coolant samples done through the CAT dealer (they utilize a CAT lab in their dealer network) in our area. For about $15, a person can learn quite a bit about the fluid.
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    Sprocket inserts

    We did get a repair quote for each track or chain "bushing turn" at around $1400 to $1500 plus parts (half a set of bolts or all the bolts to the pads). ITR chains are about $2000 and I was assured this is notably less than JD OEM. The turn process will also not be a true repair per se...
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    Sprocket inserts

    Brought the manual and did the measurements. Chain pitch 25.2" thru 25.7", measured 25.3 Chain link ht 3.5" to 3.26", measured 3.3 to 3.4 Carrier roller 6.0" to 5.5", measured 5.772 Front Idler .96" to .77", measured .836" So far, so good....yes it is worn but within the specs. Then this...
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    Sprocket inserts

    Put a pipe in the sprocket and tightened the chain....didnt have the manual. Wrote down the number but it doesnt mesh with the dimension attained. Redo in order.
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    Sprocket inserts

    I shall get the section outta my manual and measure the chain for the stretch. Many thanks for this suggestion. Using a round bar to fit tween the sprocket and the chain to pull the track taught, yes? Have been to the local JD dealer and their recommendation for chains etc is a company...
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    Sprocket inserts

    Updated an old thread - No progress was made since this post started due to work not requiring the dozer. Seems as though I should have busted the track and changed the sprocket some time ago. Now it appears the track adjusters seals are also needing attention - allowing the grease to leak...
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    Battery powered compact wheel loader Volvo L20e

    The machine weight is a bit over 10k. Lifting cap is around 3500 IIRC, but quick look at specs cites only the tipping load. Subject here (wheel loader or CTL) has promoted a bit of discussion: have rented a pretty new CTL from CAT ..... now thinking will "stay the course" and look at adding...
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    Battery powered compact wheel loader Volvo L20e

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    Battery powered compact wheel loader Volvo L20e

    Moving materials such as gravel, road base, back filling; unloading and loading lumber and rebar, fabrication steel & steel building, and pipes. On a as needed basis or those occasions where material deliveries require. Machine may enter warehouses with pallets or the bucket to manipulate...
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    Battery powered compact wheel loader Volvo L20e

    Was in contact with the Volvo HEquipment dealer who introduced me to the battery powered compact wheel loader. Specs on this machine are pretty impressive. This technology is reflected in the purchase price. Quote for new machine has the skid steer mounting plate with a one yard 4:1 bucket...
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    Small weld fab table

    This table [started by the helper] began with a scrap piece of 2" pipe, and I 'donated' the plasma cut 1/2" plate from the steel supply. Size is approx 24" by 36". The top is bolted on due to not wanting to warp it from welding as it was pretty straight as purchased. The cross bars are for a...
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    Cracked boom Takeuchi TB153

    These experiences with damage to the arm, cause me to ponder invoking (or reducing) the relief pressure on the thumb protection? The reason I ask is: when I investigated the aux hydraulic on a Kubota, I noticed there was directional valve only - but no "circuit relief". Seeing the hydraulic...
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    Driveway concrete removal using breaker on Kubota U17

    I have succeeded in cutting an interior slab 6" thick and removing the pieces with a reachfork. But first we had to 'hammer a hole' for the concrete saw water and the squeegee crew kept the water going into the hole. The perimeter had to be cut, that was about 200 lf and only about 50 more lf...
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    Driveway concrete removal using breaker on Kubota U17

    Here is the Kubota U17 (version with expando tracks) with the demo hammer. The machine runs this breaker pretty well. Bigger hammers (TLB backhoe size) tend to punch holes whereas this breaker tends to crack off a chunk. On this task to remove the approx 10yd driveway concrete: The...
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