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    UHE vrs Standard trans filters in D8k

    Ordered trans filters for my 8k, usually use standard filters but they sent me UHE for fire resistant oil.Would these be too good for the old girl ( plug up quicker) or can I still use them. Do you have to change them more often. :confused: Bill.
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    D8k finals

    Hi all, I'm about to do the final drives on my D8k and my question is.... Can I just undo the track frame with it still on the equilizer bar and jack it up with the rippers high enough to clear sprocket.:beatsme
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    Part number gauge

    Hi all, Has anyone got the part number for the gauge on the portapower hand pump used for pulling sprockets.:thumbsup
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    Final drive oils

    Hey fellars, just a question on what oil to use in final drives. Machine is working in extreme conditions blade plowing, hard pulling all day, am I better using the standed 50 grade to-4 or would I be better to go for a ep oil. I have herd ep oils are not good for seals, is this true?:confused...
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    d8k high idle

    recently i had my gov off my pump and i think i may have upset the high idle. so just wondering what the factory set revs are for a 1980 8k with a aftercooler is.:confused: thanks bill
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    8k fuel problem update

    hi everyone,sorry its been awhile getting back. you where spoton bob/ont with that spring and dowels, now she runs sweet. thankyou you've saved me afew thousand. bill.
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    8k fuel problem

    my 1980 8k starts and runs good when cold but as it warms up it develops a flutter and puffs black smoke. engine was fully rebuilt.sounds like pump or gov prob. any idears
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