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    Cat 3116 Fuel Issues- help please

    Hello. Will try and keep this brief. 1997 Chev C-6500 with 3116 Cat and 6Sp. Engine AR#106-7877. 185HP. This is an old flatbed dump on the Christmas Tree farm. No tags, no insurance, never sees the road. And we aren't mechanics. :) Has started and run great for years. Got low on fuel, and when...
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    Okada torque spec?

    I have an Okada OKB 302 breaker for my skiddy. Using it, and one of the 4 side rods broke right at the nut. Got one from Okada easily enough (but seems to have cost waaay more than it should). But- anyone have any ideas on torque spec? Don't have it in front of me, but about a 5/8" diameter rod.
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    Ripper storage rack?

    OK- have a ripper for my midi excavator. 24" tall and 250#. So either you stick it in the ground, or it lays down making it hard to use the quick connect. Anyone ever make a frame/rack to hold theirs upright when not in use? And maybe even can be moved with your forklift? I'm seeing some designs...
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    Cat 299D3 Code Meaning?

    Serial number #DY901378. About 80 hours on the clock. Within the first few moments of starting, this code screen pops up. Then goes away. Nothing showing in the Logged Codes file from the display. Ideas?
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    AMI Attachments?

    OK- was on the other thread and saw the Graptor bucket (really neat) and then saw the Ruckus Rake from AMI. And I've been in the market for just such a critter (like a "Harley" rake). Anyone have feedback on AMI in general, and the Ruckus Rake in particular?
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    I've never seen anything quite like this-

    A new toy for the wishlist for the guy who has everything Cat. https://therook.ringpower.com
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    Stumper grinder- Anyone use/have one?

    Looks interesting. Haven't seen anything about them. There is a FB group skidsteersandattachments where I've seen them mentioned. Anyone here? https://gostumper.com/
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    289D Camera Software/Hardware Issues

    Sorry- long post, but details needed. 3 year old 289D, 240 hours. Ser#TAW06045. Machine would not hold pressure on the aux hyd circuit like my older machines would. As in grab something with a grapple, and it would shortly lose it. Dealer had it under warranty and replaced valve, rebuilt...
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    Cat 420D Steering gear

    OK- I'll fess up now. This is probably not a repair I take on myself, but before I get my regular repair guy involved, just looking for the general scope of the job. Cat 420D MFWD Ser- CAT0420DCFDP07728 About 2,000 hours. Been on a farm last 12 years, mostly sitting in the barn for the past...
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    Winter fuel versus summer fuel?

    OK- my farm tank is dry and I need fuel. But the order I get now will be winter fuel that I'll run into the summer. What is the difference in the two? Any issues I need to be aware of?
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    Extended Warranty?

    OK- when buying trucks and such I always pass on the extended warranties. My Cat dealer is pitching one as the 2 year warranty on my 289D has expired. Of course the low level is powertrain, which covers engine, and a ton of transmission/axle things a CTL doesn't even have. To get real coverage...
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    Cat 310 Feedback??

    I know this is a new model. Runs 75HP to stay under DEF, but over 20K on the operating weight. Anyone have one yet and can give feedback? I have a full size backhoe in a 420D, and wanted to get into an excavator to possibly replace the hoe. My 307E2 isn't quite getting it done in that respects...
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    Hyd Thumb Operation

    OK- probably will seem like a stupid question. But here goes. I have a new Cat 307E2, Ser KC900982. Equipped from dealer with hyd quick coupler, and hydraulic thumb. When I received the machine, the thumb bottomed out in the bucket. After I mentioned thinking this wasn't correct, they changed...
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    Spartan Equipment Attachments? Any experience?

    Hello All! This Co. popped up the other day, and has some interesting items given the price. Anyone ever dealt with them? I've never heard of them before. http://www.spartanequipment.com/categories/Mini-Excavator-Attachments/Mulchers/ I'd toyed with a mulcher or mower for my midi-ex, but don't...
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    A silly C-65 truck question

    OK- I should know this, but it seems a bit off. 1997 Chevrolet C-65 with an Eaton rear end. Full floating of course, no 2 speed, just a basic rear end. Parked sideways across a hill and the uphill side leaked rear end lube on the inside of the inner wheel. So I assume have (hope only?) a seal...
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    What is Lane 1, Lane 2, Lane 3, etc. for Cat?

    Looking through equipment listings, and I often see Lane 1 Order, or Lane 2, or even Lane 3. What does this mean?
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    Trencher on a CTL in wet material?

    OK- looking for advice here. Need to replace about 150' of water line at my Mother's house (have new PVC, has sprung a leak somewhere we can't find, so looks like open it all back up.). In the woods, very damp location that has just had lots rain. I have a full size backhoe with a 24" bucket...
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    New/ Unused at auction

    OK- I have to ask. During the recession, I understood why I was seeing 2-3 year old iron at auction listed as new. But have been scoping over the Ritchie listings for Orlando, and then looking at Machinery Trader for midi excavators. I'm seeing Bobcats E85s and Cat (308E2CR) around that are...
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    How to buy a farm use excavator"right"?

    Hello All! I am hoping that the variety of business owners and operators here can help me ponder this. I am a weekend warrior, and have about 2 years of on and off again work around the farm for a 30-40,000# excavator. Must have a thumb, prefer hydraulic. With total usage only likely to be 500...
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    02 GMC C-6500 With Allison Auto Probs

    Good Morning! I am stuck, literally. I have a '02 GMC C-6500 with the 8.1L gas and Allison AT-545. It was a Penske moving truck that had the frame shortened and a small dump body installed. Generally works great for the little hauling I do. Hauled rock yesterday, all's good except the tarp...
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