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  1. LCA078

    Thread about hydraulic oil 'advice' on tractorbynet...

    https://www.tractorbynet.com/forums/threads/looking-for-inexpensive-aw46-hydraulic-oil.473510/ I'm curious where this thread on tractorbynet goes for the OP. I couldn't handle all the 'advice' the OP was getting so I directed him here....let's see if he comes over.
  2. LCA078

    Cat D7F 3306 making engine oil (suspect fuel from transfer pump)

    Engine Serial: 08Z94098 Engine Arrangement: 5R8357 My 'new to me' D7F military surplus dozer appears to be dumping fuel into the crankcase. Oil level was slightly high when I got it but it's rising fast and has the typical diesel smell. I might have put 2 hours on it since I got it a few...
  3. LCA078

    Swapping blades on D7F- what fits?

    I'm keeping an eye out for an angle blade for my D7F but not sure what blades are a direct fit. Since the angle blade has the horseshoe arms, I'm assuming that I'm limited to the D7 family (maybe D7E or D7G) but no idea. I looked across the internet for info on distance between the trunnion...
  4. LCA078

    Thread size for the Cat final drive plug part no. 4B-2363?

    These are the plugs used across most of the older Cats final drives, bevel gears, etc. so I'm posting in the general forum. I need to change the bevel gear oil in a 941B but don't have a have to capture the 16.5 gallons all at once when I pull the plug. I can only get about 5-6 gallons at a...
  5. LCA078

    Suggestions on a battery cable lug crimper?

    I need to make a few battery cables and need a lug crimper. At most I'll make a couple dozen cables in my lifetime so looking for that 'git-r-done' tool that I can use then stuff in the back of the toolbox for a couple years before next use. 2/0 is my cable of choice for my projects on typical...
  6. LCA078

    D7F at auction not steering left. Should I run?

    Coming up for auction is a D7F military dozer with upgraded tranny that appears in good shape overall. It's just not steering left. Steers right okay but pulling on the left steering lever does nothing. From reading up on the forums, this sounds like a blown clutch seal that requires pulling...
  7. LCA078

    What pressure is used to operate the Cat Pin Grabber?

    The JB Hendrix pin quick coupler on my Cat 325B is getting real sloppy where it connects to the dipper. Pins have lots of wiggle and noise which drives me nuts. I'd like to re-bush the grabber but am wondering for the price and hassle if I should just purchase a nice used Cat Pin Grabber...
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    Cat 325B left joystick pilot valves leaking

    My left joystick is has a slight leak. Doesn't actively drip but is definitely making wet spots on the floor. Looks like a full replacement from Cat is ~$760. https://parts.cat.com/en/holtcat/176-4986 I don't see options for aftermarket but I think there are options to buy seals and such...
  9. LCA078

    Shipping attachments from Canada to US- what's needed?

    First, I understand this is technically an Equipment Shipping question so I understand if my question gets booted to that section. I did put it here as I'm asking for general guidance on what's practical or not and how to go about it which I figured was also interesting for a lot more folks and...
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    941B: Water in bevel gear and steering clutches (and right side final drive)

    serial number 80H4852. pedal steer with wet steering clutches and 3304 engine. When I got my 'new to me' 941B home a couple weeks ago, I realized during my hasty inspection at the auction yard that I did not check the dipstick for the bevel/steering clutches. I only saw the torque...
  11. LCA078

    Cribbing ideas for the home shop?

    In the near future I'll be needing cribbing to replace rails on my Cat 941B loader (~12 tons) so was wondering the best method for making my own cribbing. Was thinking of cutting up 2x6's into 18" or 24" long pieces and stacking them jenga style. I figured the 2x6's would be more stable and...
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    941B: Length of safety supports for hydraulic cylinders?

    I screwed up before I left town and didn't measure the length I need to fab a couple safety supports for my 941B. Heading down to my parent's for the weekend and wanted to chop a couple sections of heavy angle iron scrap at my dad's shop but I totally missed getting the right length. I don't...
  13. LCA078

    Thoughts on adding root grapple to 941B?

    Looking for opinions if adding a heavy root rake with grapple to my newly acquired 941B tracked loader is a good/bad idea. I'll be using it mainly for cleaning up after using my excavator on the big cedars (some bases are 20-24" wide) and then for going straight after the smaller cedars (6-8")...
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    941B: Change track in field or pay to take to my shop to change there

    I just bought a 941B with 3304 engine knowing the rails and sprockets are close to destruction. Rollers and idlers calipered out fine with 50% life left so not sure why the rails were under 0% life left with sharp sprockets. Overall the loader in good shape for it's age so I bought it close to...
  15. LCA078

    Why do this to a belly pan?

    Went to look at a D6D for sale. Was underneath looking at the equalizer bar https://www.heavyequipmentforums.com/threads/your-thoughts-on-this-d6d-equalizer-bar.94194/ when I saw this belly pan. Why do this?
  16. LCA078

    Your thoughts on this D6D equalizer bar

    Went to inspect a local D6D for sale. Overall it's an okay dozer for it's age but I was concerned about a couple things, mainly the equalizer bar and bottom plate. I'll do a separate thread on the bottom plate. For the equalizer bar, it looks like missing the brackets/plates to capture it...
  17. LCA078

    Used Rails

    I see the random sets of used rails for sale online, at auction sites, craigslist, etc. Mainly for dozers but excavators, loaders, etc. are also out there. I'm assuming most of the the rails with pads are from machines that were scrapped out and the rails by themselves are from replacing the...
  18. LCA078

    Bushings/Shims to convert a bucket with Cat CB-linkage to C-linkage

    I'm getting frustrated trying to find C-linkage attachments for my Cat 325BL but I do find a lot more C- linkage attachments. The CB linkage uses 90mm pins (vs. 80mm for the C) and has internal ear spacing of 388mm (vs. 351mm for C). The good news is CB linkage has the same 485mm pin...
  19. LCA078

    Advice on large welding gloves

    Need recommendations for a large, very large set of welding gloves for my Dad as a Xmas gift. No so much looking for quality- just need them in large size (and decent quality). My dad's hands are getting large and swollen from age and he's got the one pinky that he can't straighten out. He's...
  20. LCA078

    "Farm Dozer"

    This popped up in my Craigslist feed this morning. Made me chuckle to what I consider as a farm dozer compared to other folks think. I wish I had the type of farm where this beast would fit in as a 'farm dozer'. Geeesh!
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