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    SD70da. Free wheel

    Is there a free wheel lock out on these rollers. I got drum drive but no rear wheel drive. Thanks again.
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    CAT 314C HYD thumb pressure

    I added a 360 grapple to my machine. I installed to valves and QD for the bucket curl function to make the claw operate and used the thumb function for swivel action. I used standard QD flat face like is on my CTL. Problem I have is i must crack the fittings loose to hook and unhook all the...
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    Looking at buying a roller

    Looking at 96 Ingersol Rand SD70D roller with 6400 hrs. how reliable is this machine? Parts availableity? My old bo mag broke a planetary so I think it is DOA. Thanks again
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    Auxiliary hydralics in 314c problem

    I just got a swiveling grapple in my machine. I have never used the auxiliary hyd on it befor. When I engage the hyd by pushing the door pedal forward the motor spins as it should But then coast to a stop and when I try to reverse nothing happens. It seems as if it is set up to run a hyd...
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    Bo-Mag bolt torque

    I need to tighten the bolts that hold the planetary drive end on the drive axle, what should they be torqued too. they are 7/16 bolts fine thread with the wedge washers. Thanks again
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    Gave my D6 a little love

    Finally I have a post without asking about a problem.. My paint shop was a little slow so I brought my dozer in for some tlc. Paint was just faded some and had typical scratches but no dents. Gave it a paint job and I swapped out the cable that was on it and put a smaller one and cable chokers...
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    Adjusting highflow hyd pressure down?

    Just bought a new 299D3 high flow. I have a need for using the high flow ports but I dont want the high pressure. Is there a easy way to adjust the pressure back?
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    old bomag 210 wont back up

    My old BoMag 210 has been working great. But now it will only back up if level or down hill. it still works as it should going forward. Im thinking by-pass in the hyd valve selector?? Going to try to look at it today. Any thoughts?
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    Roller usage advice please

    got a 19000 lb single drum vibratory roller for at the farm. Have only been using it to pack in gravel parking lots and all has been good doing that. Now I am into building up my new building pad. plan on pushing out good clay fill dirt in 6" lifts. Can i roll and vibrate in both directions...
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    D6N air conditioner water drain?

    My D6 has water running out of dash vent from AC, I am assuming the drain is clogged. Where is the drain at for this? AKM02508 thanks again
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    Bomag BW 210 AV parts needed

    I picked up an old bomag BW 210 AV single drum roller. It has been running great but it needs a the steering wheels bearings replaced. I called the closest bomag dealer and he says he cant find this unit listed. The serial number is 75272. any one here have some imput as to who to call for some...
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    Cat 259D under carriage rollers

    I have a 259d KFTL00254. I noticed I have two sets of bottom rollers that have some grease/oil seeping out of them. Is it as simple as it looks to swap them out? I have a busy week and need this machine for this weekends project and was just gonna swap the two out. one on each side. Block up...
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    D6 N low fuel pressure

    Been working my 2007 D6N this past weekend, when pushing under very hard load the low fuel pressure lite would come on. Push in decel pedal for 2-3 seconds lite goes out. Clogged fuel filter?? Have cat service coming tomorrow to check out and do a complete service on machine, hopefully no big...
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    Smooth vibratory roller for CTL?

    Looking at buying a 72" roller to pack in dirt roads on our property. Question is do they work well and how hard are they on the arms of my machine or do they do a good job of not trannsfering the shock back to the machine?
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    Looking for a used a roller/advice

    Looking for a roller that will be used to compact the roads at our hunting camp. 8-10 percent grade is the normal. Nothing fancy. what brands that would be older that you could pick up at reasonable price would you guys recommend? I have a Cat 259D CTL. Do the roller attachments for them work? I...
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    Wiring for Bobcat SB200 snowblower

    would anyone have the wiring diagram for a SB200 blower> I just picked up a like new blower and need to convert it to my cat wiring plug. Thanks
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    Root rake for D6N advice

    I have been clearing land for fields. I have been getting them clear cut, then using my 314 excavator with thumb to pull stumps. Mostly cherry, oak and popler. I was looking at root rakes on line and they seem to be all over the place with price, style and quality. I was looking at making my own...
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    New to me dozer/operation

    Hello all, I got a 2007 D6N with 3400 hours on it, 2500 were ideleing, machine is like new. I will be using it at my cabin to clear land and improve/make roads. Any advice on what not to do/rookie mistakes? I have been using my 259D and my 314C on my projects so far, but my projects have been...
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    Advice needed please, buying used CAT 304

    going to look at a 2006 CAT 304 with 3000 hrs. Machine is on second owner. current has had it 4 years and has 4 other excavators says he selling to buy a bigger one. Other than sloppy pins which would be expected for a machine with that many hours on what are some of the things to look for? It...
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    314 cat no start

    I have a 2004 314 cr with a cat engine in it. Was running/starting fine untill i tried to start it one day when 5 degrees out. cycled glow plugs it cranked over fine but didnt start in first 5 seconds of cranking so i stopped and recycled glow plugs again. went to start and nothing happened ...
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