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  1. Mcrafty1

    D6C Trunnion Balls

    I'm starting a new thread to get away from hijacking the original post titled Trunion repair? I commented on, I received the aforementioned trunnion balls from AgKit and they are the correct part for my machine, However I won't have any update beyond this one for a while, It's mid winter here in...
  2. Mcrafty1

    D6C engine side covers

    Did the CAT D6C 76A series come from the factory with available full engine side covers? If so where would the best place to look for a set of used covers in or around the NE USA?
  3. Mcrafty1

    Cat D6C Blade attachment

    My question is the ball that the blade arms attach to on the side of the track frame, Mine are held on with 6 bolts, they are considerably worn and I would like to price out new ones and need to know what to ask the dealer for in hopes of avoiding the confusion I went through getting the correct...
  4. Mcrafty1

    D6C decelerator question

    My D6C serial# 76A-5579 has a decelerator, when I use it the throttle lever needs to be at or very near full throttle otherwise when I use it to idle back it kick off and the throttle lever goes back to idle position. My question is is this how it's designed? to be at full throttle when the...
  5. Mcrafty1

    Cat D6C Final Drive Oil

    I'm going to change the gear oil in my final drives, Since the tractor is 55 years old and of the age when gear wear in cat finals was known to be a problem I will be going with a heavy an oil as available...the machine is only used in warm weather so a GL-5 140 looks to be a good fit. Can...
  6. Mcrafty1

    My 68 Cat D6C

    I was pushing debris from a land clearing job recently and the distance I was carrying the load was considerable, probably two acres...The day was hot but the machine wasn't showing signs of heating in either engine or torque converter. do to the distance I had to push I attempted to hurry the...
  7. Mcrafty1

    Track Roller removal

    My D6C has developed a bad track roller, does anyone have a method of removing the bolts that hold the bottom track rollers to the track frame without twisting the bolts off and creating a whole new problem? I am going to try heat, lots of heat and hope that its enough to allow them to start, if...
  8. Mcrafty1

    Cat D6C

    Can someone tell me what the governed peak RPM is suppose to be for my 1968 D6C It's the 76A5579 vintage, D333A engine. Thanks
  9. Mcrafty1

    Another D6C question

    I received my parts/service manuals and have changed my fluids and filters in the machine. I have a question about the drain plug behind the rectangular plate held on by bolts BEHIND the engine oil drain, The plug is on the bottom of the bell housing ( or what ever that housing is called) and...
  10. Mcrafty1

    Cat D6C Bevel Gear question

    I have ordered manuals for my D6C but won't get them for a little while and have questions about drain locations on the Transmission, also is the bevel gear housing separate from the trans. ie: do they share oil? or do I drain and fill separately? Also are the steering clutches/brakes in their...
  11. Mcrafty1

    Another D6C Transmission question

    Where is the magnetic strainer located on my D6C serial# 76A5579, I thought I had it figured out when I looked and found a little rectangular door under my right foot just behind the decelerator, I flipped it open and there was a smaller rectangular cover with 4 studs with nuts holding it on, I...
  12. Mcrafty1

    D6C Moisture in the trans.

    Hello all, I just purchased a D6C Cat dozer, I believe it to be a very late 60's machine near the end of the D333 engine run ( 68 or 69 ) so I believe it's the D333C engine, The serial number on the machine is 76A5579 if is any help in determining the year. The machine has the powershift 3...
  13. Mcrafty1

    344E drive shaft carrier bearing

    Has anyone here ever changed the drive shaft carrier bearing on a JD344E wheel loader? I have a bad bearing on my loader and in true JD fashion it looks next to impossible to get it out from where it is without splitting the machine due to the fact that the park brake disc is joined into the...
  14. Mcrafty1

    1988 JD344E Wheel Loader

    I have an 1988 JD344E, the front wiper had 2 speeds, fast stopped working and the a few weeks later slow also stopped working. I checked the fuse and it was fine, I purchased a new switch and it didn't fix the problem, I purchased a new wiper motor and THAT didn't fix the problem. However four...
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