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    Pettibone EL88

    I have a very old Pettibone EL88 I am wanting to get working to aid with setting trusses for my shop build. I bought this quite a few years ago, had it running but no brakes, never really used it for anything. I resealed the steering and sway cylinders, but never put them back on yet. In the...
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    1974 IH Fleetstar with Allison transmission

    I am scrapping out a 1974 Fleetstar that has a CAT 3208 which threw a rod thruogh the side of the block many years ago. I bought the tandem axle dump truck for the dump body and hoist. I want to save the transmission for the future in case the manual transmission in my Ford L8000 ever gives...
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    Hitachi UH122

    Along with this thread: D65S-6 I also have the opportunity to get a Hitachi UH122 The pins, bushings & rails look to be in quite good shape. Almost like a new UC was installed and then it didn't get much use. I have no idea why it was parked, but it has been sitting for ~25 years. Anyone...
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    Komatsu D65S with tip bucket for "free"

    I have the opportunity to get this Komatsu D65S for whatever it costs me to get it running, moving and delivered to my place about 20 miles. Can anyone tell me what year this machine is? I know nothing about Komatsu's. The UC looks to be very tired. The straight exhaust pipe was not...
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    Idler parts for Koehring 6608 mini excavator

    Working on a front idelr for a 1990 Koehring 6608. Trying to locate seals and bushings. Seal, Floating: 730 0773 Bushing: 730 3970 I found some seals on ebay, but no luck on the bushings. I did notice that the parts numbers are the same as Bantam/Lorain. Any ideas where I can look for these...
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    Cummins "350"?

    I have a chance to buy an International tandem dump from a family friend. I have not been able to look at the truck yet but trying to do some research before I do. From memory, the truck looks like a S2500 model. Looking at pictures online, that grille looks most familiar. The seller states...
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    14.00-24 split rims

    Working on my 1971 Pettibone EL88 "telehandler" (they weren't called those back then...). The machine has Goodyear 14-00-24 split rims. The tires are tubeless but all have tubes. At some point in the future I am going to want to put new tires on the machine, and would prefer a tubeless...
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    Koehring 6608 seat kit

    Looking for a seal kit part number for the bucket cylinder. Don't have a parts manual for this machine, can't even find a parts manual online to buy... Model: 6608 S/N: 193543
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    Cat 225 cylinder re-sealing

    A project I want to tackle soon is the re-sealing of my CAT 225 bucket & boom cylinders. I have re-sealed many cylinders in the past for my other equipment, but nothing with more than ~1100 ft-lb required for the piston nut torque. These CAT 225 cylinders require around 2600-2900 ft-lbs to...
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    Aftermarket Seals vs. OEM?

    I have to reseal the boom and bucket cylinders on my CAT 225. I priced out all the parts online via a few different methods: 1) CAT Parts Store via my local CAT dealer. ("High" quality, I assume all made in the USA/West) 2) Online using Amazon & eBay only. ("Aftermarket" quality, some made in...
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    Clark 55 C

    Can anyone tell what model year loader this is? https://buffalo.craigslist.org/hvo/d/niagara-falls-55-michigan-payloader/7179523598.html Also, I doubt that CAT 3208 is original? Doing some research should be a Perkins, Cummings or Detroit power plant.
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    Pettibone EL88 wheel hub bearings

    Been working on a Michigan Transaxle steer axle for my Pettibone Extendo 88 (https://imgur.com/a/cN2PcQo). I should be re-assembling the axle soon, and looking for opinions of spindle bearing nut installation. The service manual calls for the use of a special tool...
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    Michigan Transaxle PS-151 planetary backlash

    Wondering if there are any members here having experience with planetary steering axles, and what is normal for backlash. See this video: I'm working on the driveline of my Pettibone EL88 addressing some sad looking U-Joints. I noticed about 45 degrees of backlash from the pinion out to the...
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    Sourcing parts for an old Pettibone EL88

    Hoping some of the parts guru's here can give me a few places that may have new or used parts for a 1971 Pettibone EL88. I actually have an ECL88 (Crane version) that someone converted to forks. The machine still has the HYD hoist motor mounted up, but the control lever for it has been...
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    Pettibone Extendo 88 velocity governor

    I'm working on my Pettibone fork truck again this winter. Bought a carb kit for it a while ago, and am finally getting into it. See pics here: https://imgur.com/a/yOqwm I'm having a heck of a time searching for parts online. I have a full set of manuals for this thing, including a separate...
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    Pettibone 4A19

    Last year I bought my first Pettibone machine, it's an Extendo 88 all terrain forklift: It's a really cool machine an built like a tank, I'd like to restore it someday. It got me looking on craigslist for other old Pettibone equipment. I came across a Pettibone 4A19 4WD TLB on craigslist...
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    Hydraulic steering control unit replacement

    I have an old Pettibone Extendo 88 forklift that I am working on some hydraulic issues this winter. I have rebuilt the Char-Lynn SCU unit, but have yet to be able to test it out. When I got the machine the steering worked, but the SCU whined & growled like crazy, even if I wasn't touching the...
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    Re-lining parking bake with Pliobond?

    So, I am working on a toy that I bought this past summer, a Pettibone Extendo 88 High Lift: I am working on it this winter to get it ready for use next spring/summer. I am currently working on the parking brake. The machine has hydraulic brakes at the wheels, which don't work atm, as well...
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    Any old time Pettibone service tech's/mechanics out there?

    I have a 1971 Pettibone 88 Extendo that I am working on, and in need of some help/advice/part number cross reference etc. I am having a terrible time searching for info and parts online, and I have talked to Pettibone directly, as well as some Pettibone dealers, and they are of little help...
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    Pettibone Forklifts

    I found these on Craigslist very close to my land, thinking of looking at them and possibly grabbing the "better one". http://buffalo.craigslist.org/hvo/5678876984.html Thing is, I do not know anything about them... Does anyone have any experience with these? They look like predecessors to...
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