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    Cat D3B Steering Clutch Removal

    I'm trying to repair the steering clutch on a D3B dozer, but struggling to get it out. I've removed the bolts on both the power side and the drum side as well as all the linkage for the clutch and the brake, but it seems like the assembly is wedged between the two sides. On my D5, the drum...
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    D5 96J Overheating and Low Power

    @Delmer, I completely understand where you're coming from. I've had a lot of the same thoughts. I realize it's a stretch on the fuel pump causing the overheating. My thought was if it wasn't getting enough fuel, it would cause the engine to work harder when under load and heat up quicker...
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    D5 96J Overheating and Low Power

    It's not the torque converter. I've had that problem in the past and know how it will heat up the engine if you're not getting enough oil through there. I've got a separate TC gauge and it doesn't even get up to normal before the engine is overheating. When I had the thermostat out, I turned...
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    D5 96J Overheating and Low Power

    The first time it overheated, it got up into the red before I noticed it and blew coolant out. Since then, as I've tried things, I keep a close eye on the temp gauge and shut it down when it gets up near red. I did heat up the thermostat in a pot of water on the stove and it opened at 175 like...
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    D5 96J Overheating and Low Power

    Good Morning. My old D5 dozer (96J) is overheating fairly quickly and has low power under load, even climbing up an incline. Changed all the fuel filters and cleaned the lines, also removed and cleaned the injectors, but still have the issue. I'm pretty sure the overheating is just a symptom...
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    Identify Blade on 96J D5

    Actually, this was the third time. The first was when my torque converter was overheating. Finally figured out that was caused by my oil intake pipe getting dented which limited the flow of oil through the TC. The other was when I had to replace the dead axle and was having trouble getting it...
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    Identify Blade on 96J D5

    Thanks Old Magnet! I owe you lunch if I ever get back out to California. That's twice you've helped me in the last couple of years.
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    Identify Blade on 96J D5

    I've got an old D5 96J Cat that I need to identify the blade on. It's the straight tilt blade with 5 cutting edges on the bottom that I need to replace. Can't find any tags/numbers so any help identifying the blade arrangement would be appreciated. The bottom has worn down to the point it's...
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    D5 Dead Axle Removal

    Yes, tctractors is 'da man! Followed his advice tonight and got it out. Only used my 50 ton press, but heated the tube under the steering clutch with a rosebud and it eventually popped. Just a matter of pressing it out and the new one in after that. Appreciate all the advice! It's all...
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    D5 Dead Axle Removal

    I've got an old D5 96J dozer the final drive went out on. It ended up stripping the threads on the end of the dead axle so it needs replaced. Welded a nut to the end of the axle so I could put my threaded rod and hydraulic ram on it. Put a 6" diameter pipe around the axle and brought the 50...
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    Caterpillar 96J D5 Torque Overheating

    I've got an old D5 (96J) that runs fine for 2-3 hours and then the torque convertor temperature starts climbing eventually pulling up the engine temperature. Been through the torque replacing seals and bearings. All looked good. Found that the pressure was a little low on the torque input...
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