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    8.3 in a 335 Peterbilt , no start

    I have a 2005 Peterbilt 335 with a Cummins 8.3, when I turn the key,, nothing,,does not turn over,,just some clicking. I boosted the batteries thinking they might need help, made no difference. It first did it after a hundred mile run and after it cooled down it started just fine. Yesterday I...
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    C7 Cat starts hard.

    I have a Cat C7 in a FL 80 , after it sits a day or so it is hard to start, it fires but only on a couple of cylinders, when it finally starts it blows blue smoke, after that it runs fine. Any ideas what may be causing this? Thanks
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    Royer model 361

    I just bought a Royer 361 and I am looking for manuals, also has anyone had any experience with this model? Good or bad, I welcome all input. I will be running river loam through it and mixing in manure and other compost to create a nice garden and topsoil blend. Thanks
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    Case roller question

    I am looking at a Case W1402 Pd single drum vibratory roller. Does anyone have any idea what it weighs? I have googled and can,t find any specs on that model. It is a 1995 with 3800 hrs and has a duetz diesel in it. Any information would be helpful, Thanks
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    Rusted spring hangers

    Has anyone had any experience repairing spring hangers? I am looking at a 1993 20 ton tilt bed trailer, the frame and cross members are fine but the front spring holders are rusted through, on both sides , the rear hangers are fine. The only rust to speak of is those hangers/holders. I am just...
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    Is this trailer long enough

    I am looking at an Eager beaver 20 ton trailer, the deck is 16 feet long. I am planning on hauling a Cat 312 excavator on it. My question is if this deck is long enough,,,my 15 ton trailer has an 18 foot deck but not heavy enough to haul a 312. Any thoughts would be appreciated. Thanks
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    Evaco trailer

    Does anyone have any information as to the Evaco trailer co.? Are they still in business? I have a 1997 tandem axle with air brakes, I am trying to get it registered in Pa. but the manufacturers tag is missing and since I bought it in NYS the title only lists the trailer weight on the title and...
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    Torque specs

    I have a D-4C Hystat Series 3, I removed and repaired the final drive on the right side, does anyone know what the torque specs are for the sprocket segments? Thanks
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    Evaco trailers

    Just wondering if anyone has experience with Evaco brand trailers? I just bought a 26,000 lb with air brakes. I am going to be hauling a D4C or a JD 290D Excavator, pulling it with a L8000 Ford single axle dump truck.
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    JD 290D

    Just picked up a JD 290D excavator,, 6200hrs. Decent shape, not a busted up , has a mechanical thumb and 3 buckets with it. I am looking for pros and cons of the 290D, anything that I should be aware of as far as possible issues. I also have never even been in the seat of an excavator, I am a...
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    D4-C Hyd line question

    I replaced all the hyd lines on the 6 way blade, old ones were rusted and I wanted to avoid future problems. After hooking everything up with no leaks I went to do alittle grading,, my problem is that the blade angles both ways but will not stay angled , if pushing straight ahead and the blade...
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    Hydraulic line confusion

    I found corroded hydraulic lines on my 6 way blade and since the tracks were already split to replace the front Idlers I figured t would be a good time to replace them. I kept them togather as I removed them but the hydraulic shop made all new lines and now I have no clue as to what goes where...
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    D4-C Idler

    I have a D4-C with 2065 hrs. The left front Idler bearing has failed, my question is should I just replace that side or do both now? Thanks
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