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    Swapping 3406 engines

    I have a 92U 3406A (puking coolant fiercly) and looking at a 8SB 3406A (less than 50,000 on inframe no paperwork). I have never swapped engines before. Would the be as simple as pulling out and putting in and wiring, plumbing it and firing it up?
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    W2200 lower Conveyor use

    What's the proper way to mill with a W2200. For some reason I'm being told by office that, I should empty conveyor every truck, as the material being carried on the belt when stopping and starting is too hard on it. Had to replace belt half way through season, twice in 3 years. Is it...
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    Need Ideas Specing complete heavy haul system

    Was told to write down what I want in it. Need to figure out some specs for hauling a 98,000 lbs Wirtgen rotomill. May need to haul a 110,000lb rotomill also. It has to meet 5mph conditions in Montana, work well in ND, SD, MN, and WY Must be under 110' Long. current setup is 108' 4"...
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    W250

    What a beast. 980 combined horsepower Cummins QSX15 + QSL8.9 Had to go to a Foreign site, since it's not unveiled in NA yet. http://www.wirtgen.de/media/redaktion/pdf-dokumente/02_kaltfraesen/w250_2/broschuere/p_w250_e.pdf...
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    Which motor would you prefer?

    I'm trying to help dad find a semi, with a very limited budget. Most trucks I see that fall into the very cheap range have m11, 12.7, and I saw a 3176. Any good bad to either mileage range they should have had an overhaul at?
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    Du al skidsteer backhoe??

    Is this any good? It's for sale fairly local. Wondering if it would be an alright skidsteer backhoe for a 773. Woudn't get alot of use, but may find a bunch for it.
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    Farm site drainage questions

    I'm trying to help dad make some water stay away from the new shop he just put up and the new barn the will be going up. The barn will be on the south side of the shop in the pics, approx 8 feet away since we haven't figured out how to route water away for sure. I'm more worried about moving too...
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    GMC brigadier 6v92???

    Looking at buying one of two, between a 79 and a 83 while the 79 showed 500,xxx miles and the 83 showed 113,xxx miles. Looking for good bad, etc.
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    Radial vs. Vertical lift?

    I'm looking for a skidsteer, and would like one big enough to lift a round bale of hay, push manure, and do a little digging. Which one would fit the bill? It does need to be older, since I'm limited by funds. Prefer under 11K, but could swing up to 15K if it's really nice. Totally new...
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