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  1. Dmconstruct

    Help: Cat TH580B white smoke powerloss

    Well I figured out the problem. After swapping a fresh fuel filter I noticed two rubber fuel lines with signs of cracks and kinks. WOT would suck in air from those cracks and caused my powerloss issue.
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    Help: Cat TH580B white smoke powerloss

    It's comfortable In the cab, enclosed with most of the Bells and whistles. I like the single joystick that commands all the functions. I also like having the low mounted boom which gives the operator an increased field of vision. What I don't like is the load sensing hydraulic technology that...
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    Help: Cat TH580B white smoke powerloss

    Hey guys, Cat th580B tele handler with 5500hrs Most of the the problem is with higher throttle/rpms Between 1500and 2500rpm the engine bogs down and A puff whitish bluish smoke from the exhaust. Any suggestions on what causes this? Cat diesel engine 3054E Dita
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    Hydraulic powered air conditioning

    Thanks for your detailed reply. Yes I'm running An RT 855. No hunter heat, it's hydraulic. I took a look behind the cab and found mounting angle iron with nothing mounted to it. I took a look at another sister RT and found that they have removed the motor, condenser And tubing and patched the...
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    Hydraulic powered air conditioning

    Hey guys I'm running an older grove. 1997 55tonner. Powered by cummins. She's equipped with a hunter heater. The heat is powered by the hydraulics but I want to know if this crane does in fact have air conditioning. The dash says AC. The mechanic told me that if it says AC in the dash...
  6. Dmconstruct

    Crane operator friendly site

    Thanks alot BridgeCraneJen, What a nice documentary that is. And yes it really is exciting to operate these machines. "its like riding a rollercoaster that scares you but also is fun to ride" :D
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    Crane operator friendly site

    Yes I am aware of the Crane Op Only group, What a fantastic way to keep in touch with Crane Ops from around the world. :usa I find it interesting when a group of Crane Operators voice their opinion on certain situations. I have alot of respect for the older operators and take notice to their...
  8. Dmconstruct

    NCCCO Testing

    Update- Starting in July 2012 NCCCO will allow the use of calculators for the specialty load chart exams.
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    Any Local 478 members here?

    Wondering what type of lattice boom cranes are available at the training site? I have to take a practical exam in Ct in the near future.
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    Crane operator friendly site

    Im basically starting this site from scratch, Its intended for us by us, but also it will help the average person who wants to become an operator but doesn't know where to start. Im inviting all of you, for your combined experience to share this endevour with me. Lets bring CraneOp.com to the...
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    Crane operator friendly site

    Hey guys, I have established my first website, it consists of two of my passions, crane operation and this thing called the inter web. Please stop by and leave me some feedback if u could, craneop.com Thanks http://craneop.com Derek
  12. Dmconstruct

    Crain accident

    What a POS. where can I find this story? Any links?
  13. Dmconstruct

    looking for some top answers for these crane questions

    Thanks gostr8r for your input, as far as the "cabling" question, would you consider using rotation resistant rope as a valid answer?
  14. Dmconstruct

    looking for some top answers for these crane questions

    Could one also count the number of twists and drop the ball/block to the becket and counter turn the line the same number of twists?? Also does everyone else agree with the holding valve being the correct answer for number 1?
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    looking for some top answers for these crane questions

    The only thing I can think that cabling might mean that multiple parts of line might get tangled? Or maybe the spool of rope is not winding correctly. I specifically remember that question and it has bothered me for the past 6 months
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    looking for some top answers for these crane questions

    Hello Im retaking a state exam and am trying to pass it this time around. Some of the questions that stood out from the last time are 1. What would happen if the boom cylinder line failed while a load was suspended? 2. What are steps to reduce "cabling"? 3. What needs to happen when...
  17. Dmconstruct

    Problems w/ Grove 700E

    Update. Replaced both fuel filters and it solved the Loss power issue
  18. Dmconstruct

    Problems w/ Grove 700E

    Any luck with your problem? I'm having the same issue with a rt855
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    Is this common practice in setting pads/mats?

    Ive followed alot your posts. Thanks for clearing that up, 1/2 riggers is the way I'll do it too. 3 legging lol
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