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  1. Danny L. Thomas

    Polycarbonate Door

    The polycarbonate door on my Cat 279C2 is so opaque from sun exposure over the years, I can barely see through it. When working toward the sun, I can't see anything through most of the door. Has anyone used one of the restoration polishes or compounds that actually work to clear the "frosting"...
  2. Danny L. Thomas

    Caterpillar 304C CR Throttle

    S/N FPK03735 I recently discovered that the throttle dial on my mini has a little travel past the highest dial setting mark. In the past, I had just set the throttle to the graduated marks. The other day, I just reached down and spun it up without looking to see where it was set assuming it only...
  3. Danny L. Thomas

    Caterpillar DEO

    Does anyone know if TSC's Traveller 15W-40 meets Caterpillar's ECF-3 specs? I've used Shell Rotella for years in my farm equipment but I've been reading quite a few positive reviews on the Traveller lately. Got a 500 hr service due on my 279C2 and was wondering if anybody has any experience with...
  4. Danny L. Thomas

    279C2 Won't Start

    279C2 KWB00715. I've been clearing mesquite in one of my pastures and last used the loader a week ago. Started and ran fine, parked it until I needed it this morning. Cranked the engine and it usually starts after turning over two or three times. It acts like it's not getting any fuel. It did...
  5. Danny L. Thomas

    Caterpillar 304C CR Wiper motor

    The wiper on my excavator barely moves and frequently stops. I took the assembly off of the windshield and discovered sometime in it's previous life, someone replaced the motor on the assembly. They motor's mounting ears did not match the gearbox assembly so they JB Welded the motor to the...
  6. Danny L. Thomas

    General Liability

    I don't know if this is in the right place or not but here goes. First off, I am not an excavation contractor. I use my equipment to maintain my roads, pastures, fencelines, etc. I recently bought a compact excavator to do some clearing in one of my pastures. I have had several neighbors notice...
  7. Danny L. Thomas

    Mounting plate

    Where could a guy find the pin ears to match the pin grabber on a 304C CR to use on a shop built attachment?
  8. Danny L. Thomas

    Cat 304C CR Auto idle

    Looking for a little assistance. The auto idle on my 304C CR works like it is supposed to about half the time with no problems. The other half goes something like this. Start and warm up the machine, the indicator light for the auto idle is lit up. Lower the hydraulic lock out lever and the...
  9. Danny L. Thomas

    CTP Bucket Teeth

    I need to replace the teeth on my 18" bucket on a Cat 304C CR. Does anyone have any experience with CTP aftermarket bucket teeth. Specifically Caterpillar J-200 type? These are a good bit cheaper than OEM and if they are halfway decent could save me a good bit of money.
  10. Danny L. Thomas

    New From Texas

    Howdy folks. I raise cattle here in Texas and do my own grubbing, clearing, pasture renovation and the like. I have owned a Caterpillar 279C2 MTL for several years and recently bought a Caterpillar 304C CR mini excavator to thin out the mesquites in one of my pastures. I have run a pretty good...
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