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    replacing engine mounts cat mini excavator 303.5 (2002)

    I think the job would be similar for most brands and models. I have the new ones. Before the frigid weather hit, I took off the side panels and pressure washed the entire unit. the outside ones are not too bad but the inside left is realy bad. Will have to take out seat and remove panels to get...
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    cat 303.5 engine, hydrolics (2002)

    , I just bought this machine, The boom swing does not work in either direction. Body swing is ok. Also engine, perkins 3 cyl viabrates a lot at low rpm, but seems ok at operating rpm. I am in fayetteville ar. Could the boom swing problem be simple fix? any thoughts on engine? I am new to...
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    cat 303.5 engine, hydrolics

    2 part question. 1, just bought it, engine is 3 cyl perkins. It vibrates, mostly when just above idle, but powers up and seems ok. I thought maybe injector? Anyone know how to isolate the ofender if that might be it? 2; boom swing does not work in ether direction. (body swing is ok). Also...
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    cat 303.5c cr starter and ign swt problem

    I have to jiggle key around to get into start psn, and starter turns over slower than it should. (new battery) I cant find that model parts info tho have googled several tries, engine is Mitsu S3Q2-E1T. Was gonna try cat dealer here monday, but not sure they will give out parts# Lots of starters...
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    buying used minio excavator, 8000-12000lb

    Been shopping for one with adv in craigs list 4 places near fayetteville ar. Got caught in a scam last sat, but think I will be ok. bobcat 430 and 331 (pretty much same as I can find) has come up a few times, one of real interest but has 12 in bucket and no thumb. I have found both in new and...
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    Furukawa CD5B

    Mine has been running great then late this afternoon it started acting like it had run out of fue and died (in a bad spot of course, blocking the road Into my place).l. It has plenty of fuel. I have experience with JD 450's, none with this, Is there any on line info on fuel system that anyone...
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