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  1. IronworkerFXR

    Mitsubishi MS180-3 excavator

    I was told its the same machine as a CAT EL series , problem is cat parts kids were not even a glimmer in the groin .. So my dilemma is Hydraulic hoses,, its not "normal" fittings.. anybody know the style / thread pitch ?. Thanks JC
  2. IronworkerFXR

    Mitsubishi MS180-8 Service Manual/General opinion

    I thought -8 was a pilot control cab ,my MS 180 -3 is full manual sticks ....
  3. IronworkerFXR

    MS180 help?

    pilot control or not ?
  4. IronworkerFXR

    International 4700 gauges not working bad solder joints?

    OUCH,, $$$
  5. IronworkerFXR

    2002 international 4700 with 444E glow plugs going on with key out of ignition

    Humm how much water has leaked onto the wire harness and fuse box area ? I have been chasing a lot of poor grounds and connections myself . I been disconnecting the battery when not in use , just don't trust it right now .
  6. IronworkerFXR

    Galion 150 Refurbish

    Awesome Job , and it never fizzled out as some projects do. I am at a roadblock on my Link belt LS 50...
  7. IronworkerFXR

    Why they have bridge restrictions

    ""No signs at either end of bridge for weight limit that I could see, now who's liable"" that's the first red flag I saw, if you look down the picture there might be a second one. you can also see the crane cab hit the abutment and the driver got the windshield, hope they had their seat...
  8. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    NOW after planning a few days vacation , getting packed up with tools , driving there ,, working one day ,, then ,,,,,,, WaWaWa...... really !!!
  9. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    Well at least the engine has met the speeder, my shop is 230 miles from this project which is west of Albany NY
  10. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    I am taking the whole engine drive assembly out as a unit , as you can see the rear engine mounts are on the engine bell housing. there are no mount areas on the engine either .
  11. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    this is the back of the White/Hercules D298ER I thought the Twin Disk PTO had the mounts on it ,, WaWaWa NOT... are there different bell housing for that engine ? Need some help here PLEASE
  12. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    Poor BUDA yes there is a hole on the other side too, guess it makes for easy rod oiling.
  13. IronworkerFXR

    Here's a sure way to kill your career

    Dam,, Hope things are working out for you, prayers that they are
  14. IronworkerFXR

    Videos of Old Cranes, Draglines and Cable Hoe's

    https://youtu.be/x-dQOTXqyxo In the process of restoring it now
  15. IronworkerFXR

    The Ten Commandments List for a grader operator.

    OK whos running one ? where do the power units go after 4:30 ?
  16. IronworkerFXR

    The Ten Commandments List for a grader operator.

  17. IronworkerFXR

    The Ten Commandments List for a grader operator.

    Thou shall not hit fixed objects such as old train rails, manholes, sign footings, and did I mention the live abandoned gas main ?.
  18. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    At rest
  19. IronworkerFXR

    Link Belt LS 50 Speeder

    OK guys got a 6 cylinder 60 HP Hercules diesel with a #2 bell housing , running now , hope to get to the machine and see what its going to take to transplant it .
  20. IronworkerFXR

    Need Info on Lattice Boom Truck Crane

    that's a funny bobcat story, how can people lie like that ... ok don't answer , Hilary . As for the P & H ,, pump and hope,, looks like a nice restoration project , dam motors as take outs are worth 2k each
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