1954 Cat 212 Grader

[Corhino]

I bought this grader in the hopes to push back the snow banks on the 12 miles of road I need to plow each winter. It appears it need a rebuilt clutch and possible throwout bearing(s). It runs strong (in one place) and is 99% original equipment. I am struggling to find anyone to work on it, let alone getting or rebuilding parts for it. I am located in Marion, MT. Any suggestions? If not, is anyone interested in buying it as a collectors item? Pics can be provided by request. Thank you for your interest.

 

[Tyler d4c]

If you where near by I'd take on the job. For a 27 year old it would be the second one I'd had worked on. Cat still has parts available for it. About any independent mechanic would probably take it on I'd think

 

[Corhino]

Hi Tyler, thank you for your reply. If I may ask, where are you located? From your experience, does the motor need to be pulled to rebuild the clutch plates and/or throwout bearing(s)?

 

[Tyler d4c]

Yes it does about 8 bolts a linkage and a fuel line and the engine is out. I'm in western pa probably 2000 miles away

 

[JaredV]

Sounds like a honeymoon in Montana is the answer. Make a few bucks to pay for the trip, too. I'm sure she'd be happy to let you wrench for a day or two.

 

[Tyler d4c]

Sounds like a honeymoon in Montana is the answer. Make a few bucks to pay for the trip, too. I'm sure she'd be happy to let you wrench for a day or two.

She would probably go for but I'm not to keen on the idea

 

[Corhino]

Thank you Tyler!

 

[eastroad]

Contact General Gear in Boise. John should be able to fix you up with parts and maybe a lead on a shop to do the job.

 

[OzDozer]

For the old Cat graders you can fabricate an engine carriage to slide the engine back on rollers. It makes removal and replacement and clutch shaft alignment a lot easier.

You didn't provide a serial number so we could work out whether your machine has a dry clutch or an oil clutch. Most Cats had oil clutches as standard or an option by 1955.

 

[Corhino]

Thank you OzDozer and eastroad for your suggestions. The pieces are beginning to fall together.