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    Cat D3 Filters

    I just picked up an older D3. Looking for a good source for filters and maybe a parts number list for the filters as well. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
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    580 Super L Shifting Issues

    Just picked this up a couple weeks ago. Have not really used to much. Today was just moving it around the yard and noticed that it would not go forward or reverse. I was able to get it to move if I played with the forward/revers shiftier. I had to this multiple times before I could get it...
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    Takeuchi Paint

    Anyone have a good source for paint. Would like to do a couple touch ups on my machine.
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    Changing the control pattern

    Anyone ever change the control pattern on a machine by changing the hydraulic lines go into the machine from the boom. I look at my new TB145 (new to me) and it does not have a selector switch on it. So I began to think of what my options might be. Well this would be one of the cheapest...
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    TB145 questions

    Just picked up a Tb 145 and had a couple of questions. The biggest is switching the control pattern. On a couple that I looked at it was under the mat in the cab. This one there is the access door but no switch. It a 2008 so its not too old. Any Ideas? Also was wondering on how does one go...
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    JD 450 Loosing power and then stalling

    I have been chasing this issue for several months. The machine would run fine for a little while and then loose power no matter what I did with the throttle. I would have to crack the lines on the injection pump to get it started again. Well my thinking was that it is a fuel problem. I...
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    Looking for Manuals for 450

    I am looking for parts and service manuals for a JD 450. Does not have to be a hard copy, PDF would be fine. Thanks in advance.
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    JD 450 Track adjuster spring reinstall

    What a job this is turning into be!!! :( I the spring under tension using my $230 JD special bolt. But when I try to back it out the spring just spins. I tried using a ratchet strap but then it does not line up and I have some real issues getting it to seat correctly. Any Ideas on how to...
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    Crawl Space work

    Just went to look at a job today. They need the grade in a crawl space raised about 8". There is maybe 3' clearance. I have a small opening that I can get into. Any have any experience or ideas on how to move material in?
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    ISO JD 450 manuals

    Looking for JD 450B dozer manuals if any one is willing to part with them let me know. Thanks
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    Mark Out Problem.

    I received a letter in mail regarding an emergency mark out. It stating that there is a possible violation. What had happened is that it was the first time working for this builder and he called me stating that he wanted to replaced a water service the next day. He stated the water service...
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    Removing a stump near electrical wires.

    I was hired to remove a tree for a resident. I got the tree down no problem, but the mark out shows electrical wires about 2 feet from the stump. My original plan was do dig the stump and roots out. But now I am reconsidering. Seem to be to risky for that. I am thinking of renting a...
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    Jd 450b

    I just picked up the dozer and It has a bit of an issue with the steering. It will not steer left. I pulled the inspection plate and the problem is where the linkage connects to the brake linkage, there seems to be something missing. I called John Deere but they were no help. Anybody got an...
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    JD 350 question

    I was looking at a 1969-70, JD 350 B dozer with unk hours. Fresh paint, runs but needs pins and bushings in track chains. Guy wants $6000 for it. I have always run TLB's so not really familiar with dozers. What should I look for, are the repairs hard to do and do the parts cost $$$? Is this...
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    Getting new business

    New to the forum but been running my side business for about 8 years now. I have mainly been working with the same plumbers and contractors doing water service work. I recently have been doing a lot of work with a mason. But lately the work has dried up. I know that there is work out there...
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    Insurance for Dump Truck

    New to the forum, Just bought an F800 dump truck. I am looking to insure it in New Jersey. I operate a small side business doing small excavation work. Anyone have a good company that is reasonable?
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