• Thank you for visiting HeavyEquipmentForums.com! Our objective is to provide industry professionals a place to gather to exchange questions, answers and ideas. We welcome you to register using the "Register" icon at the top of the page. We'd appreciate any help you can offer in spreading the word of our new site. The more members that join, the bigger resource for all to enjoy. Thank you!

Search results

  1. Z'mnypit

    2008 TL230 fuel shutoff solenoid location

    It's a 2008 Takeuchi TL230 with yanmar 4TNV8 engine. All oem fuel system. Just got in it one morning and it wouldn't start but ran fine the day before. It will eventually start after spinning over for a few seconds but lope very badly and the throttle is unresponsive as it doesn't change the rpm...
  2. Z'mnypit

    2008 TL230 fuel shutoff solenoid location

    Can anyone tell me where the fuel shutoff solenoid is on a 2008 TL230? I looked until dark all over the injector pump and see no 3 wire solenoid. I do the a magnetic sensor with a black and white wire. Was that it?
  3. Z'mnypit

    Takeuchi tl130

    Hate to dig this post back up but I seem to be having the same issue again. I checked the coolant pipe sensor wire and its fine. I loaded a dumptruck the day before and parked it that night. Next morning blinking light then dies. Was there ever a solution to this?
  4. Z'mnypit

    Takeuchi tl130

    Had the same problem on my 06 TL130. The temp sensor in the cooling pipe closest to the radiator had the wire pulled in two. I reconnected using a butt connector and runs fine till this day
  5. Z'mnypit

    Takeuchi TL130-Problems-Wont Move

    If anyone is interested I got my workshop manual here. Its over 700pages and has been very helpful. http://www.tradebit.com/filedetail.php/9075926-takeuchi-tl130-tl-130-workshop-repair-service
  6. Z'mnypit

    Who builds the best Skid Steer and Why

    All these replys and no mention of Takeuchi? Ill agree with the CAT comments. Had nothing but trouble from my 257. Oil pump cracked and 800hrs, seized the engine, AC compressor siezed up igniting the belts on fire. Alternator went out, 2 starters, numerous boggies and bearings. Seemed like...
  7. Z'mnypit

    Takeuchi paint

    Anyone know where I can order or buy the takeuchi grey/red paint? Looking at painting a TL130
  8. Z'mnypit

    Cat 257B Big bill coming?

    If they engine is tost you may want to try and find a local diesel place to rebuild it. CAT wanted $12k for the engine replacement in my 257. Ended up taking the engine out my self then to a local perkins machine shop. Spent $4k on a full rebuild with 6month warranty. It hurt but not as bad as...
  9. Z'mnypit

    Cat 257 parking brake issues

    Recently replaced the alternator on my 257 and I noticed yesterday when you hit a bump or any kind of sudden jaring actiion it will engauge the parking brake. Doesnt matter if the machine is moving or not. Not sure the alternator has anything to do with it but it wasnt doing this before I...
  10. Z'mnypit

    CAT 257 Temp indicator

    Just replaced the engine in my 257 a couple months ago. With all the rain Ive only got to use it a couple times lately. The past two times Ive used It I noticed after 10-15min of use the coolant indicator light is very dim but lit. After about 45min its gets brighter and after an hr of use the...
  11. Z'mnypit

    CAT composite roller grease fittings??

    Has anyone drilled and tapped a CAT composite roller with a grease fitting? Im getting tired of replacing squeaking bearings or rollers that popped off due to dry bearings falling apart so Im about to tap each roller with a grease fitting and set screw. Remove the set screw fill with grease...
  12. Z'mnypit

    Another Perkins Pukes

    My perkins that recently died I posted about was the 3034. It seized the #4 rod bearing. Machine was serviced at 729hrs and died at 796hrs
  13. Z'mnypit

    better than rubber

    Cant say from experience but I will know shortly. Im tired of going through the composite rollers so Im going to start replacing them with Aluminum rollers. For my 257 the seem to run about $70 more http://www.trackloaderparts.net/Caterpillar-2.aspx
  14. Z'mnypit

    bolt on bucket teeth

    Ordered all mine from here. http://www.romacindustrialparts.com/ Went with series 23 shanks/teeth. I did go weld on though but it was $140 total for shanks and teeth
  15. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    After a lot of $$ spent, the engine is repaired and ready to go back in this weeked. Rod, crank, all new bearings, rings, washers, gaskets, head re-worked etc. Not looking forward to the install but ready to have my CAT back running.
  16. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    #4 rod bearing is seized up. Droped the engine off friday afternoon at a local diesel place. Hopefully it will be ready in a couple days and wont cost an arm and a leg
  17. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    thanks for the kind words! Im sure I can find the issue this week.
  18. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    Engine is out. Still locked up solid. I havent had much time to work on it but I did pull the oil pan and check the two main bearings you can actaully get to without pulling the front and rear covers. Both looked new. Im going to try to investigate a little further friday.
  19. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    Went to cat today to get a 2nd opinion. Talked with a cat mechanic for a good 30min and hes convienced it a bearing. Said he's fixed many thats had the same problem. Also talked with the sales rep since the waranty was 12 months or 1500 hrs. Since the machine only has 802hrs hes trying to get me...
  20. Z'mnypit

    Help Cat 257 wont start

    Had a Mechanic from Cowin take a look at it yesterday. He seems to think something is stuck in the hrdro pump. Guess next step is to undo the pump from the engine and see if it turns over then.
Top