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    Pump to engine coupler

    So I removed the pump assembly on my 1991 Linkbelt LS2700C2 to have some hydraulic leaks fixed. When I remove the pump housing it was immediately obvious what had been clunking every time I shut the machine off. (see picture of engine drive plate and coupler 'fingers') After a great deal of...
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    Clutch Brake Replacement

    I am in the middle of replacing the clutch brake in my old IH single axle dump truck and am having an awful time removing the old clutch brake with the transmission in the truck. I have read that the most common ways of removing it are to use a cutting torch or an air chisel. I don't want to...
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    Setting valve lash on Isuzu 4BD1T

    I just pulled the valve covers off the engine on my Link-belt LS2700. All of the original gaskets and rubber grommets were heat hardened and brittle. There was oil leaking all over the engine and has been for a long time. It looks like the previous owner tried taking it apart and resealing...
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    Anyone know good source for Shop Manual?

    Does anyone know of a good source for shop manuals? I am trying to find a Shop Manual and a Parts Manual for my Link-Belt LS-2700 C Series II. I've got the Operator's Manual but I can't find anything else. I've looked on Ebay and Manual.us which are usually pretty good. I don't want to go to...
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    Build your own hydraulic oil filter cart

    Anyone here built their own hydraulic oil filter cart? What did you use for the pump?
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    Using portable welder to boost 24 V equipment

    24 VDC construction equipment can be problematic to boost if it won't start at remote site unless you have 2 batteries in your truck and even then you would disconnect them from the truck before wiring in series. Many portable welders produce 25 VDC for welding. Has anyone ever heard of...
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    Thinking of buying a JD 490E

    Hello All, I am new to the forum having found it only yesterday, but it looks like a wealth of knowledge and info is here to be tapped into! I am thinking of buying a 'well used' JD 490E. Reasons are that I am building a house next year and where we are building is quite rocky. ie...big...
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