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    What else? 977L head gasket replacement

    Finally got back to 977 switching tracks from my older 977K to the 977L. Seems I have an exhaust leak into the coolant. (I don't see any coolant in the oil). There are small bubbles coming up at idle. I let it run for 20-30 min. at a fastish idle and the temperature ran up to too hot. Worse yet...
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    Is my 1998 Gehl 5635DX Skid Steer High Flow

    How can you tell if this machine is high flow serial # 13064 ? model SL5635 It has couplings on both arms but they are the same size. Nice machine bought it on Iron Planet with certified condition. Advertised as high flow, but can't test the high flow. Thanks for any help!
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    Cat 977L for sale out in California

    Has a ripper and 4in1 watch out for that new paint$ https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?lid=68964793&utm_source=proxibid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saved_search
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    Cat 977L second project machine go for under $10,000 in 2 mo.

    In the beginning of Covid this would of sold for $20,000. Guess times have changed. https://www.proxibid.com/asp/LotDetail.asp?lid=65989476&utm_source=proxibid.com&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=saved_search
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    977K or L Tracks/Rails wanted up to 11K5958

    Can be 50%. Closer to Madison WI the better!
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    Ford 545A Bucket won't curl back/up

    Parked it with a rather long plowing attachment in full dump. Couple days latter it only curls back a little. Deep temperature drop since it was parked. Seems like a total lock out when trying to pull the lever inwards. Any ideas much appreciated! ser.# C779433 mod. DD411B Hyd. Lift 7L30D
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    1971 Caterpillar 977L Crawler Loader for sale $5250.00

    Of coarse it needs fixing it was advertised at $10,000. To far or I'd probably buy it. Williamsburg, Virginia. Call Justin or Shannon at Henry Equipment Sales Inc. 757-565-7222.
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    Cat 977L switching Tracks

    Can I put a track chain/rail from a 977L 11K4042 into my 977L 11K5251? Also I read you can push the track adjusts all the way back and remove the the track without removing the master pin and braking the chain. I live about where the the glacier stopped in south center Wisconsin. Dug the house...
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    For digging rock and tree clearing 977L, 963 or 973 with or without a 4 in 1

    Thought maybe there was some folks that had spent time in the 977l and then moved to newer machines. My 977l is going to be a farm machine(if I keep it). I want to dig up some somewhat soft limestone with it. Small stuff for roads big stuff for retaining walls. I just retired at 55. I have quite...
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    Value/usefulness of a Cat 977L with 4 in 1

    I'm just curious of peoples opinions on this older front engine machine. They are not as easy to use as the new rear engine hydrostatic machines. The visibility is not as good, the balance is not as good, The breakout force is less than the 963 that has 40 less hp and 5 ton less weight . But to...
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    Cat 977L bucket swap

    I'm looking for a parts machine and would like to know if buckets are interchangeable between models. An early L like mine uses the same 41 link tracks as a K. I need them chains! My pads are like new. But my 4 in1 bucket is also damaged in the front half. So a good 4 in 1 or gp bucket...
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    Cat 977 L or K chain or parts machine

    There was an Iron planet auction in Virginia January 30th 2014. A 977K that went for $3000 that was pretty much junk had a good rails/Chain. I can't seem to find the buyer and it was to expensive to haul the whole machine back to WI. I would pay a good price for the chains! I want to find used...
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    Wanted CAT 977L chains and rollers pre 11K5958 8" pitch 41 links same as 977k & D7

    Used. Possibly buy a machine just to get the parts. I have good triple grousers and sprocket segments My ser.# is 11K5251. Email at smc1441@gmail.com or call cell 608-438-9332. Near Madison WI. Thanks Shawn
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    Wanted CAT 977L Rails and Bucket

    I would consider buying a parts machine if fairly close to Madison WI. Shawn cell 608-438-9332
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    1959 td15 international drott loader parts available

    She has been good to me for 13 years and I hate the Idea of just scraping it (I may hold on awhile). Anyone have an interest. Scrap value is $2500 delivered to the yard. Shawn cell 608438-9332
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    977L how far can an Undercarriage go

    I just bought this machine and the UC is really bad. 1973 977L ser.#11K05251. Pins turned, probably a link taken out. Roller flanges pushing metal down pin bosses. Bushings are not worn through. They put new sprocket segments on. I want to use it on my land to carve out a limestone hillside next...
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