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  1. windyhill

    Polycarbonate windows use different "adhesives" than glass to secure.

    Since I've been down the rabbit hole hard the last week, I finally found the guy with the answers at Sika! I've been trying to figure out what product to use on the Lexan glass on the top of my Volvo EC140 E lc Excavator. The Sika products are great and there are lots that are used for factory...
  2. windyhill

    Polycarbonate windows use different "adhesives" than glass to secure.

    Very old tread, but update: Sika Aktivator 205 and Sika primer 209 for Lexan/ plastic. Sika primer for metal frame 207 Sika 295-uv sealant. clean up with mineral spirts. Sika 1-800-688-7452
  3. windyhill

    Dozer power chip

    Well I own a 450J and they make a 550 and 650.... they are all the same tractor with more HP and a bit more weight being the diff. Obviously it chassis can handle what a 650 can handle I didn't really think adding a little more power to a 450 would be that big of a deal. A little more power...
  4. windyhill

    Dozer power chip

    I'm not sure but I believe the 550 is the same motor just turned up a bit, possibly a diff. turbo? Didn't seam out of the realm of possibility. In the truck world some of the tune companies really know what they are doing and make great products, some are total crap and can screw up your truck..
  5. windyhill

    Dozer power chip

    Anyone ever hop up there John Deere 450J? This looks promising, I figure it would be like turning my 450 into a 550 power wise, but what are others thoughts? Dumb idea, go for it? I don't want to create longevity issues but a little more swoop wouldn't be all bad. My dozer isn't used hard...
  6. windyhill

    Esco teeth afermarket vs. OEM

    Thanks all for the info. I'm going to try building up the shank where the tooth clips in, if that doesn't hold up, cutting off and putting a new cutting edge with teeth looks like a viable option.
  7. windyhill

    Esco teeth afermarket vs. OEM

    Mine are the twist and pin. v23, the actual shanks look warn, but I was using the off brand teeth. I wonder if I could build the shanks up a bit with metal and get a little more life out of them. Tab on oposit side of pin seams pretty worn. Cutting them off seams like a lot of work, but we...
  8. windyhill

    Esco teeth afermarket vs. OEM

    My teeth aren't staying on very well and I think it's time to re shank my bucket on my EC140B. I'm wondering about Esco teeth and shanks. The Quality of afermarket vs. OEM Teeth are one thing but I don't want to weld on crap shanks. Are they all about the same quality wise? I'm finding...
  9. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B temp. display not working, and auto throttle issues.

    :rolleyes: Ha!
  10. windyhill

    Volvo EC210

    I had the same problem with my ec140B, I got a aftermarket one off ebay, it works great and was cheap.
  11. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B temp. display not working, and auto throttle issues.

    There arn't a lot of Volvo Excavators in my area. It's "Deere, Case, or sometimes Cat. That being said, I'm really impressed with my little Volvo. It's super smooth, quiet, and has good power. A friend of mine that's been been running Deere equipment for years said the same, man this machine...
  12. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B temp. display not working, and auto throttle issues.

    Thanks for the replies! It has the LCD display. I did go through the fuses and they looked ok, (I'll test them with a meter). I also have a factory service manual now. My machine sits over at a job a few miles away at the moment. I'll get over there and start investigating.
  13. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B temp. display not working, and auto throttle issues.

    Hello, I've had two issues with my '06 Ec140B since I got it last summer and am looking for any info or help fixing them. I'm self taught and do all my own vehicle maintenance and work, but heavy equipment is new for me. Looking for pointers on how to go through and diagnose and fix. Thanks...
  14. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B Starting issues in cold

    There was a little oily residue in the cone, but not much. I used Kroil penephite which I’ve had good luck with.
  15. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B Starting issues in cold

    Man it's cold, got the starter out, spring didn't look broken. soaked spring shaft etc. with spray graphite, worked it a bunch and reinstalled. fired right up with out a miss and it was about 20 degrees. Might need a rebuild in the future but for now I think its solved! Thanks for steering me...
  16. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B Starting issues in cold

    Thanks all, starters coming out.
  17. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B Starting issues in cold

    That makes good sense. The starter motor itself seams to work great, I’ll give shot rebuilding the drive. Did you find some place other then the dealer to get the parts reasonable? Thanks for the reply!
  18. windyhill

    Volvo ec140B Starting issues in cold

    My excavator started to develop a starter spin no crank intermittently this fall. maybe one time every 3-4 weeks. It's seamed to get worse as it gets cold. The weird thing is it will spin and miss, then the next try start up perfect, It has gotten worse with cold. It was really cold this...
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