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    3408 leak down test

    Hey guys, has anyone done a cylinder leak down test on an old 3408? Or a better way to test for a blown head gasket or cracked head?
    • PHDiesel
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    • 3408 631d cat cylinder gasket head overheating scraper
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    CAT 631D overheating

    Hey guys, Got a 631D with a 3408 engine overheating. Top radiator hose measures 110-120 degrees Celsius. But the bottom hose is back at 70 degrees Celsius. Engine is still overheating into the red and the top tank seems to be pressurised severely. Just had the radiator out and flushed at a...
    • PHDiesel
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    • 3408 cat caterpillar overheating scraper
    • Replies: 6
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    Cat 627B

    Hey, we just bought a used 627B scraper, and engines and hydraulics run great, Newer tires so seemed like a good machine, But when you are going up a steep hill it seems to slip, and then engage into that gear, it may slip again and keeps shifting up, we took top cover of transmission cover...
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    Reynolds finishing scraper LSE-14

    my company has an Lse-14 scraper that when you raise it up to its highest position it will not go down straight the left side always lowers faster. i have rebuilt and swapped the cylinders and it still does the same thing. there are no other valves in the system to say that it is a valve...
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    TS14G Steers only one way

    Hello all, I have a ts14g that only steers one way all of the sudden. All the hydraulic components have been rebuilt - pump, flow reversing valve, double relief valve, and steering valve. We have had the hydraulic pump rebuilt 3 times in the last 2 years. I'm at a complete loss as to what to...
    • 1775
    • Thread
    • hydraulic scraper ts14 ts14g
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    Clark 290M Scraper Turbo Parts

    Hi all, so glad to find this group! I'm helping my friend rebuild his scraper. We noticed leaks in the turbo and took it out. However, in overhauling the turbo, the mechanic can not find the seals (and gaskets). He said "all my old suppliers have passed away"! Apparently Clark has been...
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    94' Caterpillar 623F Will Lose Reverse After Warmed Up

    Hi, SN: 6BK00136 1994 Caterpillar 623F I have a 94' 623F Scraper that has a reverse problem. I can't see anything behind me! Jk, jk. My real issue is that my machine has reverse when the machine and all its fluids are cold but after warmed up, it won't go into reverse. I do feel it engage...
    • CEvans
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    • 623f caterpillar 623 caterpillar 623f elevating scraper scraper scraper transmission
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    How to connect converted direct pull scraper to CatD8H ripper

    Does anyone out there know if it is possible to physically connect a CAT627B scraper (motor converted to direct pull) to any part of the ripper on my CAT D8H? I am getting rid if the front tractors on my two scrapers (with dead engines) and would like to pull behind my D8H. Thanks! Mustafa
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    Redigging pond with pull behind scrapper

    I clean out several ponds a year and I am curious if anyone has used a large tractor and scraper set up to scrape the muck out instead of pushing all that slop with a dozer. Some feedback would be appreciated!
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    Twin powered Fordson 6yd scraper

    I am looking for any information regarding the twin fordson engine 6 yard scraper. Built by Hewco NZ. (Huntly Engineering Co.) My Dad has one in his collection and we would like to confirm if it is actually the only one which was imported to Australia from New Zealand, to be used as the...
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    Earthmoving Job, Deere Pull pans?

    I’m a young kid own a small earthmoving business, got a small subdivision and need to strip 8000 yards of topsoil. Ran Four scenarios; Truck and hoe, Cat and can, paddle wheel and blade and Deere 9570 with pull pan. Cheapest cost based on my calcs was the Deere pull pan. I’m looking for some...
    • snowexcavation
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    • deere haul truck paddle wheel pull pan scraper stripping subdivision topsoil
    • Replies: 13
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    762a transmission shifter bypass

    I have a 762a. Has anyone figured out a way to bypass the shifter switch AT105927 ( the part that Can not be found) or a way to set the shifter up on toggles or a rotary switch? Don’t want to scrap this machine.
    • Jacky1
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    • 762a 762b at105927 deere johndeere scraper shifter switch transmission transmission controller
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Scrapers
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    Terex TS-18

    I have a TS-18 that when it turns it only goes about 1/8 of a turn and stops and you cannot turn it without putting down pressure on the can. I have checked the steering valve, steering cylinders, hydraulic pump, gooseneck, reversing valves and I have not been able to correct the problem. Has...
    • Hilmes
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    • scraper terex ts-18
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Scrapers
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