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  1. toddchas

    My first track loader!

    Good point Welder Dave. Something to consider being that I will use this to remove trees stumps etc. Thanks Dmiller your thoughts on the 4 in 1 seem valid as well. Of course there are those how swear by the 4 in 1 also. I better consider the price, condition and proximity to my land for the...
  2. toddchas

    My first track loader!

    Well I like the way you talk Boone. That sounds encouraging. The guy that owns the machine said that it's a work horse. He's only selling cause he bought a newer D6 and already has a older Kobelco excavator and does not really need the loader. The picture on my profile is of that machine. It has...
  3. toddchas

    My first track loader!

    I have gone back in your posts from early on to look at your dash you painted. The dash in this 78 IH looks exactly as yours does. There is one gauge on the left side though that is missing the needle. Did you replace any gauges in your machine and If so where did you find them? Merry Christmas...
  4. toddchas

    My first track loader!

    Sounds good thank you for that. Have you ever done the bushings on the lift arms? The current owner of 38 years says he has never done them. They are obviously very wore out but he has kept grease in them.
  5. toddchas

    My first track loader!

    Boone. I have read all of your posts and like everyone else on here have found the experience informative and at times entertaining. I read I while back where you guys put new packings in your tilt cylinders. Have you ever done the lift cylinders? I'm looking at a 175c and the lift cylinders are...
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