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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

    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

    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

    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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