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    Replace cat 953 exhaust parts need help identifying something

    Thank you kind sir!
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    Replace cat 953 exhaust parts need help identifying something

    Ok so I just rebuilt the upper end of my 3204 and had to replace the large cast exhaust piece that attaches to the turbo(hot side) and to the flex pipe that goes into the muffler. There is a brushing of sort that fits into the turbo and into this cast exhaust piece. What are the rings called on...
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    This would be the valves for that cylinder.
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    I’ll snap a picture in a little bit. But the valve marks shows that it was loose when it hit, cause the marks over lap probably 1/2 inch or more in a couple directions.
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    Tore the top end off today. #2 cylinder combustion area is pitted and has a crack. Looks to be a story in this engine as well. #4 cylinder has valve imprints on top of the piston. Hence the head being a replacement already is my guess. No damage to the exhaust valve that’s in there now. So A old...
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    Factory cat parts or aftermarket?
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    20Z00602
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    953 over heated would like to rebuild it need advise

    Guys so I had a stick find it’s way up into the engine compartment and knocked the heater core line valve off the lower coolant hose and upper heater core valve as well. Well it drained the entire system and over heated the engine. The cat indicator board doesn’t work on my machine and I have a...
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    well we always ran bobcats at the demo company and then things took a beating. 20-30yrs ago. So they won us for resilience. But I don’t have any experience past a 2008 T300 that I just sold. My boss has 2 T650 that I love fooling around with. But we are a crane rental company so there use is...
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    Yes there’s no provisions to drain or fill with the sprocket on. My T300 was a breeze to change. Looks like I’m gonna sweat on this one. I’ve got the dealer info that sold it originally. Gonna call them Monday see if they have service history on it. The oil filter was just changed at 1212hrs. So...
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    Went to the bobcat dealer with a pocket full of cash to look at a 2017 T550 with 800 hrs on it. It was beat on badly by a demo company. Cab was even tweeked from something big falling against the front. Left side track was making a hell of a grinding noise. Looked it over and nothing stuck in...
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    Yeah my t300 has the 81hp turbo Kubota and it’s hard on fuel too.
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    I’ve seen a few close to my budget. What engine is in it? I’m getting not so great reviews on the Doosan engines
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    Wanted to buy a tracked skid steer

    If you had $30-$35,000 . What would you buy? I’ve always been a bobcat guy. Had a 743 and a T300. Would like to get a joystick machine. My boss has 2 T650’s and they have me spoiled. But I don’t have his money. The T300 was way to much machine for my needs. I have a 953 on the farm for my big...
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    Newbie here just bought a 953 and it has some issues

    Our shop mechanic called me yesterday evening as they got dropped off and told me I was short a pail. I called the supply house and spoke to the salesman. He said my order was filled in house from bulk. He’s trying to get to the bottom of it. Good thing is I haven’t paid them for it yet.
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    Newbie here just bought a 953 and it has some issues

    This is what I sourced from my bosses fluid supplier for the hystat and implement systems. 6 - 5 gallon pails for $300. For some reason only 5 pails were dropped off.
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    Newbie here just bought a 953 and it has some issues

    Ok got to the shop today and serviced the hystat system and implement system on the ole girl. Installed 3 gaskets and O ring on the turbo supply and return lines. Tighten up the valve cover bolts. She is officially leak free! Except for the dam exhaust leak I found. It’s the elbow coming out...
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