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    ‘02 DD series 60 Jake troubleshooting question

    ‘03 Freightliner Columbia, DD 12.7 series 60. “Low” braking works in low and high (same braking effect/sound). Nothing from other cylinders in “med” or “high.” Switch meters okay. Next want to check wiring from switch to ECM. Wiring has butt splices where goes to ECM plug. How is electrical...
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    Homemade Hydraulic “accumulator?”

    Had seal go out on 3pt log splitter spool valve. I’m curious if fluid would expand enough in 4”x 24” cylinder going from 50* to 100* temps in a “closed” system (as splitter disconnected from tractor and hose ends coupled together) to overpressure the valve? It developed leak on the end of the...
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    ‘03 Freightliner Columbia info

    Good morning, I just purchased this truck and want to get manuals and info for it. Single axle day cab with 425k miles. Has DD series 60 2DDXH12.7EGL family, Fuller 10 spd. Found a 12.7 service manual and users manual (haven’t pulled the trigger on them yet). Haven’t talked to FL yet but...
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    Soda bottle for sample collection?

    Didn’t have a sample kit on the shelf so, was going to use plastic soda bottle but digging further found a glass bottle. Question: would plastic soda bottle contaminate the sample? (In my case, will be a couple days before getting the kit with proper bottle) Thanks, Darryl
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    Ford L7000 cab mounts

    Morning. Hoping someone can tell me how the cab mount/isolator bolts are fastened. Have two that the nut and bolt/stud both turn. The top side (where the head would be) appears to be enclosed in the body with no access (pulled floor mat in one are). Want to put new fuel sensing unit in saddle...
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    Ford L7000 tranny swap

    Hoping to get some input. ‘82 L7000 6yd single axle dump CAT 3208 SAE 2 steel clutch housing 14” dual disc push-type clutch Spicer CM 50 tranny 1 1/2”-10 spline input. Eaton 2-spd diff 10-22.5 tires I have to run with engine wound out about 2400-2500rpm (tach bouncing) to get 55mph. I’m not...
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    Eaton 2spd electrical diagram

    Hoping someone has a schematic for electric shift Eaton 2spd axle in an ‘82 Ford LN7000. I’ve only owned it for about 7 yrs. Currently, it’s in low range. Using a tester, I’m finding the lead to the speedo hot no matter switch position and both leads to the shift motor are hot. Before I pull the...
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    450B- No longer a yard ornament

    Bought on Craigslist 3 years ago. Price seemed good. In hindsight, probably should have walked...after finding seller put a grade 5 bolt, 2” too short, in the frame/bellhousing to hide the broken bolt behind it! Replaced that two years ago (thankfully, broken bolt spun out while drilling for an...
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    Rebuild Deere 450B turbo- DIY?

    Deere 450B trackloader. 4219CT Engine type 229159T Ser #. I had the hose off between the compressor side and intake manifold. (Had the hardnose off to work on water pump and radiator and adjust valves). I noticed a black oil film on the inside of the turbo outlet. The engine isn’t bad for oil...
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    Deere 450B- crack in side frame

    I need to repair a crack I found in the side frame, right at the front edge of where front crossbar mounts. I'm not sure I can just unbolt the front bar and get clearance....looks like loader frame limits movement. I have the hard nose and belly pan off as I'm doing radiator/water pump work as...
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    Eaton axle on Ford LN7000

    Afternoon, I'm hoping someone can help me out with my 1982 LN7000 with an Eaton 2spd drive axle. Had a leaking oil seal on one hub. The axle has inside mounted brake drum. The axle had a ring where the oil seal rides. It looks like a thick speedi-sleeve. It had some rust on it so, dumb @ss me...
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    Cat 3208 oil leak

    Good afternoon, I have a 3208 in an '82 Ford LN7000. I'm chasing down oil leaks. Had the tranny mount/clutch housing getting wet with motor oil and thought it was crank rear main seal- had it replaced. Then, while parked, running engine to check repaired leak on crank for air compressor, found...
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    '82 Ford L7000 wiper pivot parts source

    Evening, I'm looking for recommendations for parts sources. The pivot seized up on my air operated wipers. Local sources are part of LKQ group and don't show anything on their computer. Thanks, DB
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    Cros-contamination using fuel buckets for hydraulic fluid

    Happy Friday, I'm needing to drain the hydraulic fluid on my Deere 450B to repair main suction line from tank to pump. Do you see any problems using empty diesel buckets to hold hydraulic oil while doing repairs then putting buckets back into diesel storage when done? (Any harm from small...
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    Deere 450B front idler adding lube

    Good afternoon all, I want to know if I can add lube to the front idler while on the machine. I removed the bolt on the outside of the idler shaft but don't really see a gallery or slot for the idler to accept lube. Thanks, Darryl
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    Deere 450B- Removing plugs from track rollers

    So, I have a leaking roller. I've heard mention of using a button head grease fitting and cornhead grease to lube as a temporary fix to get more run-time out of it. The plug is in tight! Regular hex key and cheater wants to strip out the head. I'm going to try penetrating oil and an impact hex...
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    Deere 450B bucket level indicator

    Howdy, I have a Deere 450 track loader with Drott 4in1 bucket. It is missing the bucket level indicator. It doesn't have "return to dig"electrical. I want to fabricate a replacement indicator. I've found some pics of bucket level indicators but was hoping someone might be able to post...
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    CAT 3208 rear main seal replacement

    Howdy All, I have a Ford L7000 with a CAT 3208. Leaks oil out the rear of the engine something fierce (I know, kinda like saying I have an old Detroit Diesel that leaks oil!). Anyway, I've heard of changing out seals I'm gassers by pulling main bearing caps and letting rear of crank lower a...
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    Komatsu PC 45-1 finals lube

    Morning, Does anyone know what lube is used in the planetary final drive on a PC 45-1? I understand some models use 30wand some gear oil. Thanks, Darryl
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    Deere 455- hydraulics and steering question

    Morning All, I was looking at an early 80's Deere 455 track loader and have a few questions: The hydraulics reservoir was about 2" below the sight glass (still about 3" in the tank measuring using a dipstick)...there's a leak somewhere as the right side of the frame is wet. The loader bucket...
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