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    2014 cat d5 battery warning

    Hello all, been awhile since I posted. My amber battery light and icon come on intermentenly , and then the alert turns red with audible alarm and icon on. 2x in a month when the red alert was on it shut down my hydraulic release button and could not use hydraulics. Turned it off and let it sit...
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    2015 cat D5K DPF filter issues

    Hello, I have a 2014 D5 with 4660 hours on it. My yellow def light is staying on and the red alert sign is flashing only when the turbo is de rated, once it stops beeping the turbo is restored. It is regening and randomly blowing black/brown debris from the exhaust pipe. It runs fine and pushes...
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    2014 CAT D5KXL REGEN ISSUES

    Hello! I have an issue with the DPF regen. In the morning will run for 2 hours and then the blinking yellow exclamation point warning light comes on and also the def icon in yellow. The engine then sounds like it is in regen, but after an hour or so the yellow light stays on along with the def...
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    2014 Cat D5K replacing implement pump

    Hello! Have not been on here in awhile. Purchased a 2014 Cat D5K and the implement pump is leaking badly. I ordered a new one and am considering replacing myself, have tools, etc. My first question is there a shut off valve at the hydraulic tank as I do not want to have to drain all 15 gallons...
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    TD7E NEW UNDERCARRIDGE

    I recently replaced the tracks, sprockets, all rolllers and the idlers are 3 years old. Reason for replacing the left side track adjuster spring broke when in reverse and the chain misaligned on the rear sprocket and spun 4-6 teeth. It still would drive to load on the trailer and take to the...
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    Td7e brakes groaning

    My old TD7E with about 4100 hours on it has noisy brakes after a couple hours of running in high temps(Texas). It never did this in spring or winter. When de-celerating to switch fwd or rev, the brakes will "groan" . Anyone have any idea? Are they wet brakes or dry? Thanks.
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    Td7e cylinder end caps stuck

    I Have a 1978 TD7E with the 6 way blade. I purchased cylinder seal kits for the 5 cylinders. I am starting with the worst leak which angles the blade. I am unable to get the end cap to turn.. Have a 3 foot pipe wrench with a 2 foot cheater pipe. I tapped on it with a 2 lb hammer and also tried...
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    Ih td7e dozer parts

    Anyone have a parts source for the gauges in the instrument cluster of a 1974 TD7E. Not sure off the shelf gauges will be compatible with the orignials to connect. Also, cannot find the 5 inch o-ring for the hi pressure trans filter housing. Any help is appreciated. Thanks. Gary
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    Inter

    Thanks everyone! I dont know if I change the subject am I supposed to start a new thread? Previous owner told me in Texas Summer Heat, the engine will overheat after a couple hours of work and to watch it closely. He used to pour a couple buckets of water in front of the radiator grille to cool...
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    International TD7E tensioners

    Hello! I am new to the forum and liked what I saw here before joining. Seems to be some very knowledgeable members. I was raised on a farm and ranch and very familiar with most equipment. I purchased a vintage TD7E, 1974 model according to the serial number. 4,000 hours. Checked the UC and the...
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