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    leaking gear case gasket

    Last snow storm 12" of wet snow, one lane road, perfect time for for a break down . Started seeing oil on road, got it home found out it was leaking engine oil bad from side of gear case behind oil filter above oil pan. My question is can I pull gear case off and replace gasket? book says to...
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    Why can't I find a Stout HD72 rock grapple???

    I have been trying for 3 weeks to find a new or used Stout HD72 rock grapple with 3" tines, with absolutely NO luck !!! The only place that has them are auction sites. Where can I find one to just buy outright ? Can anyone steer me in the right direction? Thanks for any help!
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    skidsteer winch

    Homemade skid steer winch. Winch is a 8-9,000 lb winch off a garbage truck. Broke the 7/16" cable 3 times. So upgraded to 1/2 ". Legs are extendable and turned over if needed to get better traction. Old cutting edge off road grader cut in half. Removable screen. All construction was supervised...
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    Cat 426B extendahoe pad replacement

    I have 1996 cat 426B 4X4 backhoe serial#6KL02127 that needs the extendahoe pads replaced, are there any tricks anyone knows to make it easier, I have the service manual but it is vague and I would like more info. Any help is much appreciated !!
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    cat 426B door rust

    I have 1996 cat 426B with under 5000 hours on it , the bottoms of the doors are almost rusted through. Is there someone that sells repair panels to fix it ? Any ideas or remedies are welcomed!!!
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    fitting sealer : teflon tape or pipe dope

    I just want to get opinions on what is the BEST type of sealer for hydraulic fittings. I used rectorseal 5 on my flat faced couplers for my auger and tightened them up until I thought they would split the coupling, and I still have a drip. What do you use ? I seek knowledge, thanks
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    rock drills and jackhammers

    I have a Stanley hydraulic hand held rock drill and a hand held jack hammer they both run on 6-9 gallons per minute can I run them off of my auxillary hydraulics on a 02 773G ?
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    Alternative bobcat hydraulic oil?

    Just bought a 2002 773G bobcat, hydraulic oil is low so I called dealer. A 2.5 gallon jug is $40 , it just seemed pretty high . Is their hydraulic oil that good or can I buy another brand that is as good or better for a better price. I don't want to cheap out , then again I don't want to throw...
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    How do you transport layton drag box paver

    I am looking to buy a Layton drag box paver , it is very simple and very heavy ,no engine , paves 8-12 feet wide, and has steel tracks instead of wheels, rollers that attach to the rims on my truck to pull it. I can't figure out how to move it without a loader, can I chain it up some how to the...
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    what is the best all around bobcat model

    I am trying to find out which model bobcat would be the most reliable, fuel efficient, and best all around machine. I am considering a 773 or a S185. What are the good and the bad traits of these two machines , I am looking at both machines and they both have under 1100 hours. Any knowledge or...
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    Wanted: Cat 426B backhoe doors

    need doors or even the window frames that fit in the doors for a CAT 426B backhoe 1994 thru 1996 should fit , also 416B should also fit ,any condition will be considered, I may be able to repair damaged ones. THANKs
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    Surging Perkins Cat 426B

    read the post about getting ready for winter and changed fuel filter and drained the water separator. I have a full tank of fuel. The plastic drain plug in the bottom of the water separator broke off so I had to pull it apart to remove the rest of the plug. I live in the sticks so a 5/16" bolt...
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    Are YOU prepared for a FIRE?

    I was looking for doors for a 96 426B backhoe , I could'nt find any anywhere. I looked all over for parts machines , some of the pictures were of totally burned machines. I asked how the machine caught on fire, assuming a fuel leak, the guy said it was a high pressure hydraulic line broke near...
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    $$ For Knowledge

    I'll send 25 bucks to anybody that can help me find used doors or even window frames that will fit a 1992 thru 1996 caterpillar 426B backhoe. I think 416-446 models will also interchange. PLEASE dont't me go to the dealer again!!!!
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    can't find doors

    I have a 1996 cat 426B backhoe ,the window frames that fit in the doors are so rusty that the windows are going to break if I don't do something very soon. I contacted every equip. salvage yard listed and no luck, tried Ebay for the last 6 months and came up with nothing. 1992-1996 cat backhoes...
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