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  1. Dig_Texas

    Cat 311 Air Conditioner charging question

    The AC on my machine needs charged and I can't seem to get it to take any R134. I have the full gauge set and after I hook up the low side I can read the pressure on the system but when I try to add freon it won't transfer. I've recharged my trucks with no problem but can't figure out why the...
  2. Dig_Texas

    D5G tilt cylinder advice

    Yesterday when I was starting on a stock tank, I noticed the blade on the dozer seemed very loose and wandered back and forth on the tilt axis. When I checked out the connections, I found the tilt cylinder ball joint completely destroyed (the one attached to the dozer and not the ram end) and...
  3. Dig_Texas

    Help needed for blown track adjustment seal

    It was one of those days today, broke a tooth on the excavator and my dozer operator let a tree get away from him and now I have two broken windows in the dozer. Near the end of the day, I jumped off the excavator and the track seemed very loose. When I looked at it, it was very obvious that...
  4. Dig_Texas

    Parts manual page needed for D5G

    Does anyone have the parts manual exploded drawing for a 2005 Cat D5G dozer on the environmental controls. My temp control knob started to spin freely and not control the temperature so I removed the panel to have a better look. I lost the "twisted ribbon" metal piece into the bowels of the...
  5. Dig_Texas

    Ford L9000 with Cummins BC 350. What to look for?

    I'm in the process of looking for a truck to replace the 378 Peterbilt that I was sold under false pretenses and returning to the dealer. I've found a 1990 Ford L9000 with a BC350 and 9 speed that seems in reasonable condition. I've decided that for just hauling my equipment around I don't...
  6. Dig_Texas

    Cummins ISM engines, good**bad**or just OK

    I'm looking to buy another haul truck, a Peterbilt with the Cummins ISM mated to a 10-speed. The truck weighs about 17,000 and I'll be pulling about 45,000 at the most. Does anyone have any feedback about the ISM. My truck now has the N14 set up for 460HP which is a powerhouse although I have...
  7. Dig_Texas

    Penny wise and pound foolish---GET

    I recently picked up a decent CAT one owner excavator, super tight, no leaks, working AC, apparent good maintenance EXCEPT for the bucket teeth. I don't know what the guy was thinking, but he was having a problem with the teeth staying on the shanks. His brain-dead solution was to weld the...
  8. Dig_Texas

    Caterpillar Part number help

    I recently acquired a gray market 311 excavator. When I get a machine I like to change all fluids and filters to make sure that I know the fluids are fresh and have a baseline. I've got all the cat numbers for every filter except the air filter as the number has worn off and there was no...
  9. Dig_Texas

    Retiring my JD550G need advise/opinions on D5GXL vs. 650 J LT

    I've finally retired my 550G pedal steer after many years of good service and am looking for a newer machine. I do a lot of custom work and do not want to buy an oversize permit so I'm limited to standard track smaller dozers. My ideal machine will have sweeps and EROPS with AC since I do...
  10. Dig_Texas

    2000 Peterbilt N14 cummins engine problem

    Got a 2000 Pete 378 with a N14 red top Cummins. Today when I was coming back empty from dropping off the backhoe, it would not go faster than 50MPH. It would accelerate fine with plenty of power up to 2000 RPM until 9th gear. In 9th gear, as soon as it hit 50MPH, it seemed as though it was...
  11. Dig_Texas

    Backhoe thumb project

    I've been lusting for a backhoe thumb for years and finally decided to build one. I drew the plan up in autocad using a compilation of designs from different thumbs I've seen. When I get time I'm working on converting the 3D image to working and dimensioned drawings if anyone would like to...
  12. Dig_Texas

    Tandem dump or tractor and lowboy?

    Hi All. I'm a long-time lurker and have enjoyed reading and learning from everyone's experience. I only wish I had found the site earlier since it would have saved me $$$ and aggravation on a past purchase of a truck. I'm hoping to get some feedback and user experience to help guide me on my...
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