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  1. trainbuffx57

    Cat D7 Bulldozer for Sale!

    Here are a few pictures , 31k or best offer, no low ball Please , can be seen at Ron's Mechanic Service in Tolar Texas. Also has a few new rollers that replaced those that were worn. Runs and operates as it should, Dad used it to clear a piece of property , finished now, time for someone else...
  2. trainbuffx57

    Cat D7 Bulldozer for Sale!

    [/B]Hey all , Looking to get rid of my Dads D7 Dozer Serial #65V4284 Not sure of age does run good and has new Batteries and starter, Also a few parts were replace on the front Idler Rail, Will entertain all fair offers Machine is located in Tolar Texas , PM me, reply on this thread orCall my...
  3. trainbuffx57

    D7 Dozer early 80's? in good mechanical shape for sale ?

    [/B]Hey all , Looking to get rid of my Dads D7 Dozer Serial #65V4284 Not sure of age does run good and has new Batteries and starter, Also a few parts were replace on the front Idler Rail, Will entertain all fair offers Machine is located in Tolar Texas , PM me...
  4. trainbuffx57

    1965 Case 310G project

    Hey H, Enjoy seeing your posts, I might be suffering from the same affliction ,LOL That being aquireing another project before finished with my current project, Like the Diamond Dump ! I Love it, Thanks for sharing, Mike M.
  5. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    WSR , Thats some funny Stuff , I hear exactly what your talking about, when I put the new pins in the backhoe attacthment outriggers, I promised myself I would turn them every month just for GP !! Mike M.
  6. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Yeah SWG ! Me too, sorry I don't know the story on the sprocket, I bought it with the sprocket like that, Previous owner did the nicer looking beads on the sprocket . I tig welded the other ones , Ground a deep vee in the three cracks and welded inside and out, to get as much penatration as...
  7. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Yes N!! That was done first before a light coat of paint. Thanks, Mike M.
  8. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Hey All , I must say ! This Forum is the Great, And All the Members and Senior Members Deserve and big "Thank You" for all the help you have givin me and everyone else that gets to learn and make this easier for us to work on our machinces. We are blessed that you guys are willing to share...
  9. trainbuffx57

    ih 175b p s transmission

    Hey D, If you need some advice on the forum you are going to have to explain the problem better than your post. It is not exactly clear what you need help with, there is help on the forum but you need to make it clear what the problem is. Good Luck, Mike M.
  10. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Yes K, Thanks for pointing that out,:thumbsup Thats how Nige noticed the problem originally. YIKES !!! I posted a few other pictures of both sides on another thread about my steering clutch, And Nige pointed out the difference between the leftside(correct) and rightside (incorrect) postion...
  11. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Thanks guys for the thoughts, especialy K with the nut thing, I'll save that for the next time, I did try with a new nut even pushing it up against the shaft with longer center bolt , but I just could not get it to start! I only spent a half an hour on it, Anyway I bit , and bought a die from...
  12. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Thanks K, That size sounds about right I measured the threaded shaft at approxately "1.203 inchesal I checked the place you posted $62.00 plus shipping , I think that was a bit high for a one time use for me , I have this other place I'm going to call this morning near me and see...
  13. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    I am going to see if I can buy a die to rethread the shaft, If it doesn't cost to much, if the price is real high I will just live with it the way it is, I already have a new nut but I could not get it started on the shaft and did not want to make the threads worse so I just skipped It, I'm...
  14. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    This is when done!
  15. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Hey Guys, Well I worked on the spring yesterday, And not sure if is the way it is suppose to be. But I am going to go with it the way I was able to get it,I was able to retap the inside bolt threads and that came out great, I don't have a large die for the outside threads, so I tried to...
  16. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    NP WSR, Also thanks for the measurements Nige, The contractor I bought it from last Jan. had the engine and undercarriage rebuilt by a Cat dealer in eastern Pa.,He retired and was selling his equipment. The new hour meter (changed when motor was rebuilt) has 343 hrs. on it. I picked it up...
  17. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Great WSR ! That is what I was thinking of doing,just want to make sure that is the way to go, I don't have much heavy machince experiance but I do have a bit of the fever and enjoy DIY, It is a great retirement sport , Thanks, Mike M. P.S. I loved the spring...
  18. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Sorry about the pictures not sure how to fix them .
  19. trainbuffx57

    Recoil Spring questions on my 931

    Hey Guys, While posting pictures of my 931 while working on the steering clutch, Nige pointed out that the recoil spring on the right side was still in the compressed state. (Much to my suprise) :eek:This is my first crawler. On to my questions. If possible explain the function of the...
  20. trainbuffx57

    Removing Primary Air Filter Element on Cat 931 !!

    Thanks Nige ! Since it is the first time with this machine for me ! From what I can see the outside end cover of the element looks in new shape I th0ught I might get a better look at the element itself before replacing it ! As long as you say it just needs to be persuded to come out , that...
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