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    287b pump for sale

    I have a cat 287b piston pump for sale Needs to be rebuilt. make offer
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    Cat 277B Steering Problems

    Hello Cat 287b Just replaced piston pump that connects to motor. Now I have the reverse beeper stuck and no movement left right or straight. When I command backwards it moves the right track back only. Spinning me. Any ideas?
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    Can I use a Traveller iso 46 hydraulic fluid to run through my cat 287b? It says not recommended for final drives. I will be running it for a little while and then changing it to cat hydraulic fluid
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    No photos but lots and lots of brass. Handfuls! Determined my hystat pump is bad. Have new, flushed system, Is there a proper way to refill system other than fluid in the tank and starting the machine to get it into all pumps
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    So the drive pump was determined to be bad I will be draining and flushing all pumps to rid of contamination. What is best way to refill fluid to all pumps to avoid starting machine dry and pumping fluid to them? and is there bleeders I need to open to bleed system of air?
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    Caterpillar 287 need help with hydraulics- machine moves very slow

    What is the easiest way to flush the hydraulic system of contaminants 287b
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    Idk what mine is yet
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    Yes I’m prepared for this. I was thinking the same as if why he had wanted to sell
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    Well let’s hope for the best
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    I have cut hydraulic filter apart It had no metallic shavings but it did look as if there were brass flakes in it
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    Yes I bought it broke. Guy I bought from said the track locked up, his mechanic replaced brake and it rolled free. Also, when I bought it the lift arms and bucket worked fine. So after I unloaded it from trailer bucket n arms stopped working. Still wouldn’t move unless I give it quite a bit...
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    I actually just did this and got my own. a buddy had a manual, We did some trouble shooting and everything led to charge pump that’s located in front of the rest of pumps. We replaced it with new and still no difference. Luckily I live within 15 miles from the dealer for parts. Still lost...
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    Pzsa02608 no book on machine.
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    2006 CAT 287B No Hydraulics ?

    I have a 2006 287B and I bought it broke Only one track will turn but only when you give it significant throttle. Now the bucket and lift arms stopped moving. It has a yellow light on which I believe is hydraulic interlock Any help would be appreciated
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