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    OK how does it work?

    I think it would be a radar/ultrasound kind of sensor, measures fuel level like submarine locating technology, no moving parts to wear out.
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    Cat 345B losing hydraulic pressure in one ciruit as it warms up.

    Srapper, your problem sounds like a pilot system problem to me, but hard to say without being there. The pilot system plumbing on these machines is VERY complex, with a bunch of hoses, check valves, resolver/shuttle valves, pressure switches etc. If the installing dealer had to change the...
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    SISU Reach Stacker Job 100,000lb cap. machine

    Cool< That's a pretty serious looking tractor! I suppose they use it to load trash to haul off on barges? You able to re-seal cylinders in field? More pics!
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    Major hydraulic cylinder failure on telescoping manlift

    Couldn't be dieseling if the machine was shut off when it happened. My money is on thermal expansion of the hydraulic oil in the confines of the cylinder. If someone just rebuilt the cylinder maybe they crossed some lines or messed up the counterbalance valve etc. I saw this same thing happen on...
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    Broken Stud Removal

    Cat actually sells a tool specifically for this problem. It consists of a drill jig that bolts to the head using 2 of the other manifold bolt holes. It has a drill guide bushing that is perfectly centered on the hole with the broken stud. The stud is drilled with a 5/16'' drill bit, then the...
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    310a slow hydraulics help

    The way I check these things out is to start it up when everything is cool, and let it sit and idle. while it is idling, use your hand to feel the hydraulic lines,starting at the pump. follow the lines to the control valves, and the steering unit. If you have an internal leak in a valve, that...
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    d8k trans

    Dont tear it back out just yet!. It sounds to me like you are starting it in gear and tripping the saftey valve spool. Unhook your speed and direction linkages at the transmission control levers and "find neutral". There is a neutral detent on the speed lever, but not the direction lever. The...
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    CAT 350 - oil pan gasket change

    Maybe the bolts are just loose??
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    D7H hot trans

    If your machine has a hyd cooler, it will be on the mounted to the radiator, between the engine and the fan. Your machine doesn't have Differential steering, correct? If there isn't a cooler or diff steer, I doubt the hyd and trans overheat problem are related. It sounds to me like you have a...
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    Bench vises

    Yep, it's Wilton all the way for me. The machinist's vises have a wider opening and narrower jaws than a Tradesman. The wide opening is sure nice for me. The tradesman and machinist's are both top quality, 60,000 psi ductile iron, and you will pay$$ for them. The mechanics vises are the chinese...
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    Grandma Crane Operator

    http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/10/04/20101004phoenix-female-crane-operator.html
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    Pictures of HEO Girl's School Pit/Equipment

    http://www.azcentral.com/arizonarepublic/local/articles/2010/10/04/20101004phoenix-female-crane-operator.html
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    450 Deere alternator

    I think I know what is going on ... the 8 volts on the exciter wire is probably right. I think your alternator has an internal voltage regulator. The exciter circuit starts as 12 volts at the key switch, then goes to the alternator light bulb (+). The light bulb has 2 wires, a "+" and a "-". The...
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    Dresser trans. What are these parts?

    The accordian looking things look like springs from a one way roller clutch, maybe from torque converter? Like John says, hard to know if the trans rebuilder cleaned it out good when it was rebuilt. If it was my tractor, I think I'd tear it apart now, instead of waiting for it to grenade.
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    Ford Fires First Shot in Pickup Fuel Efficiency War

    My 1992 Dodge Cummins, 160 horsepower, 5 speed gets 18 mpg. With todays technology, I wonder what kind of mileage would a comparable powertrain truck get? My point is, if a 2010 Dodge Cummins had 160 HP instead of 350, what would the mileage be? I sure dont need a 350 horse pick up, of course I...
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    D6N transmission ?

    After reading the last few posts, I have a question. Are you sure the light coming on is the transmission temperature light, or is it the transmission electronic malfunction light? Both code descriptions John posted were switch related, and could cause the symptoms of hard shifts, but not high...
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    D6N transmission ?

    I'm with John C. on this one. If the warning light is on and the gauge is reading normal, it sounds electronic to me. The hard shifting is probably the computer trying to protect the transmission clutches from slip damage. Your a/c problem sounds like an open power supply to the switch, maybe...
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    Expander??

    Expander co...928 399 9114 or 888 935 3884. They may not work too good like Cat Wrench says, no idea never tried them. I did speak with the salesman and he told me the results are guaranteed. If you talk to them or try them, give us a report.
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    Problems with JD 200C LC

    My initial attack would be to check for a blown fuse then faulty key switch.
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    349

    They do exist! I guess number two is in Arizona. Does this mean the Cat secret police are coming to my house now?
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