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    Northwest 41 Boom Hoist Lock?

    Recently purchased a Northwest 41 with air controls. All of my previous machines have had manual or hydraulic controls, so the air controls are new to me. I have been looking for the Boom Hoist Pawl lock release and cannot find it on this Northwest 41. The manual shows an air switch on the...
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    Looking for a pony motor D-7 3T

    I am looking for a pony motor for my D-7 3T. Thank you.
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    Looking for a pony motor D-7 3T

    I am looking for a pony motor for my D-7 3T. Thank you.
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    Tow rating, GMC Topkick

    Why not just have Seth walk the excavator to the job.......
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    John Deere 490D/Hitachi final drive(s) WANTED!

    I am looking for one, or more, final drives for a John Deere 490D. Or the equivalent Hitachi, which I think is a 120-1. I would consider a complete machine as well.
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    Dump body from articulated truck wanted

    Where are they located?
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    Dump body from articulated truck wanted

    I am pretty open on the make and model. We are mounting it onto a Timberjack forwarder chassis.
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    Dump body from articulated truck wanted

    I am looking for a dump body off of an articulated truck for a "project" that I am working on. Thank you.
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    490D auxiliary valve and thumb recommendations

    What is a DO3 valve and a sub plate? I knew that the auxiliary spool was already in the machine.
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    490D auxiliary valve and thumb recommendations

    So I have a 490D that I would like to put an auxiliary valve and thumb onto. Primary tasks will be stumping and rocks. Does anyone have a recommendation on where to source these WITHOUT spending the value of the machine?
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    JD 27ZTS bucket pin needed

    This one has a cross hole (that we do not need) drilled in a very inopportune spot. And after all of the previous issues that this machine had from not getting built with pressure relief valves for the bucket and thumb the boss wants to keep it factory.
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    JD 27ZTS bucket pin needed

    So we have a JD 27ZTS that needs a new bucket pin. The machine has a thumb (or bucket clamp as Deere calls it) on the same pin as the bucket. The parts schematics calls for an AT317651 pin in this location, but the length of that pin is about 2.5" longer that what we need. We have the...
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    Weird cutting edge. Galion 118

    I am trying to replace the cutting edge on my Galion 118 grader. As I measure the cutting edge I come up with 3.5 inches from the side to to center of the first hole, then 11 inches center-to-center on all of the other holes with the last hole being 3.5 inches from the far end. 12 foot...
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    Galion 118 blade lift link needed

    I just broke the socket end off of the right hand blade lift link on my Galion 118. The Komatsu dealer needs a serial number, but I am on the road this week so I cannot get that for them until I get home. And when I get home there are jobs waiting for the machine. Can anybody help with a part...
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    Older Cat 235LC - upgrading cab/controls???

    I am not real familiar with a 235, but what are the sticks made out of? Can the sticks be "adjusted" to fit by bending them or welding on extensions? And not to overlook the simple, but is the seat adjustable/ adjusted to suit you? Would a replacement seat cure your concern? (And make you...
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    2008 peterbilt with c-15

    Blocked radiator perhaps?
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    Drill bit for drilling socket head cap screws

    Welding would be considered if I had more access. As it is I am laying on my back under this dead critter. The two bolts that I am trying to drill to extract have broken off in a recessed position. It would take over an inch of weld to bring them up to the surface of the casting that they are...
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    Drill bit for drilling socket head cap screws

    What type of drill bit do I need too drill through broken socket head cap screws? These are the allen head bolts on the steering brake release mechanism of a Unit 614 crawler shovel. Thank you.
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    JD 690 C track adjusters

    Have a John Deere 690C with blown track adjusters. Parts man at Mother Deere says that parts are no longer available. Does anybody have a source for these? OEM or aftermarket will work. Thanks.
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    Hitachi UHO83 problems

    I am looking at a Hitachi UHO83. Are there any idiosyncrasies with that model to be aware of? Any issue with them parts-wise?
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