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  1. ChrisUK

    D73T carburettor & magneto wanted in U.K.

    Anyone got a good serviceable and working magneto and carburettor for sale for a 1949 D73T 11352 ? Preferably in U.K. and able to post as travelling is a issue at present Chris
  2. ChrisUK

    D7 3T brake lining thickness spec please

    Hello all, today I have dropped off the D7 brake bands for re lining at the local clutch and brake place, can anyone give me a thickness dimension for the lining material ? That is all they have asked for, other than that they say no problem ! Thanks Chris D73T11352
  3. ChrisUK

    Bolt spacing dimensions rear casing D8 please

    Would anyone have the bolt spacing or dimensions / drawing of the rear case vertical face (where a winch would be bolted) of a D8H 22A , 8R and 2U ? Cheers Chris.
  4. ChrisUK

    Hyster “yarder” winches info please

    Morning all, would anyone have information, literature or pics of Hyster “yarder” winches that were fitted to the back of Caterpillar D8 / D9 tractors ? Thanks Chris
  5. ChrisUK

    Hyster winch knowledge / help

    Hello all, are there any on here who can give me a rough run down on the various models of Hyster winch’s from back in the day ? Started looking for one for my D73T but have run into various different models / types / specs. I see there is a D7D, D7N, D6C, D9, D89A etc etc. Then there is the...
  6. ChrisUK

    Caterpillar D7 3T

    Hello all, as the jobs are getting less on my 977L I will soon be turning my attention to the D7. It’s a 1949 D73T #3T11352 with a Bray and Company hydraulic blade. It does run albeit with a tow as the donkey engine is seized and has cracked cylinders. I am guessing the starting engine exhaust...
  7. ChrisUK

    D7 3T awaiting its turn

    Hello all, here is my Caterpillar D7 3T I managed to save it from the cutting torch, it was had for scrap money plus a bit of transport, so doesn’t owe a lot. It has a Bray bulldozer blade (looks like a La Plante Choat type) with the hydraulics run from a pump on the rear PTO. It also has rear...
  8. ChrisUK

    Cat 977L

    Hello all, I thought I’d share a few pics of my new to me 977L It’s a 1978 48J model with large timber fork and Boughton rear winch. Plenty of questions on their way as soon as I get into it ! Cheers Chris.
  9. ChrisUK

    Hello from the UK

    Hello to all from the UK, just thought I would say hello to everyone here, I’m currently working at a construction equipment hire (plant hire) company over here. See you all around Chris
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