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  1. J

    Advice on buying a D8L

    Ran 2 D8L’s yesterday that are for sale @ the same dealership, any advice what to looked for on transmission/torque converter function would be helpful or anything else. What I did notice was both shifted fine all gears forward & reverse , but 1 of them in 1st gear wide open when I give it full...
  2. J

    Welding a cracked C-frame

    That’s what I was thinking, probably overkill but going to use 3/4 plate on top and bottom from the tree back 40”
  3. J

    Welding a cracked C-frame

    , now I have the cracks ground out on a 45 . Do I need to pre heat before welding,
  4. J

    Welding a cracked C-frame

    Here’s some pics
  5. J

    Welding a cracked C-frame

    i have to weld a cracked C-frame on a D6M lgp, looks to be 1/2” thick on the sides and 3/4” on top , trying to figure out what Tensile wire to use . Would be nice to know what kind of steel cat uses on the frame. Also, what is your own technique for repairing a C-frame Thanks Jeff
  6. J

    Difference between D6H lgp & D7H lgp

  7. J

    How to manually release park brake on D6R

    how do I manually release the park brake on my early D6R lgp , the head is off and I need to move it
  8. J

    Anybody know if a D6M C-frame will fit a D5H

    Please Let me know if it will fit
  9. J

    Difference between D6H lgp & D7H lgp

    All ready looked , to basic I want to know what makes the D7H Weight 13,000 lbs more , is a bigger frame tractor ?, is everything bigger, is anything the same as a d6h?, is it just a turned up 3306 to add more horse, are the the tranny , finals different
  10. J

    Difference between D6H lgp & D7H lgp

    what is the difference between d6h lgp & d7h lgp , both w/ straight blade & diff steer .
  11. J

    Should I buy a D6H LGP or D7H LGP

    I understand what your saying about the tracks but I still need a LGP, will the 6H be a Noticeable difference over 6M pushing dirt.
  12. J

    Should I buy a D6H LGP or D7H LGP

  13. J

    Should I buy a D6H LGP or D7H LGP

    I do have a 240 lx linkbelt w/ hyd thumb that I use a lot, but most of the time I work on really steep hillsides the excavator just won’t go were a LGP cat can go . I don’t want to settle for the 6H and find out there isn’t a very big difference between the 6H & 6M . straight blade
  14. J

    Should I buy a D6H LGP or D7H LGP

    I have a D6M LGP that i bought new , I do a lot of farm fence line clearing and it works great. The problem is I am getting so many jobs the farmers have had the trees either logged off or cut for fire wood the bigger stumps are taking to long to dig out and taking a toll on the 6 way blade. I...
  15. J

    977L adding a 3rd valve

    Thanks Old Magnet I’ll start making calls today
  16. J

    977L adding a 3rd valve

    Just need to find used parts, has to be a lot of them rusting in the weeds But where ???
  17. J

    977L adding a 3rd valve

    I have a 977L (48J) I want to put on a brush grapple on my cat and need to install a 3rd valve, if anyone has any leads on where to find the parts I would highly appreciate it. Or if someone has idea’s to control the hyd. Rams on the grapple someway else by adding a pump or plumbing into...
  18. J

    Converting an OTR truck to a dump...need ideas on where to get some parts.

    They get stuck easier you learn real fast were you can't go or stop especially empty They not heavy usual lighter The only problem w/ a double frame is corrosion inside. Use to be a factory option single or double As far as a value lots of 359 s all over cheap, unless it's a show truck w/...
  19. J

    Converting an OTR truck to a dump...need ideas on where to get some parts.

    Converted many 359 & 379s road tractors, when it's that long you need to double frame it from motor mounts back,add a used 20,000 lbs front axle , new springs, asst. Power steering ram on right side, fuel tanks cut to size rewelded ,PTO mounts on the aux trans. 280 inch wheel base needs a big...
  20. J

    Where is the power beyond plug on a D5H

    found the plug, it was the the 1/2" plug on the end cap of the valve bank, & the LS line above it
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