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Finding part number for Caterpillar repair manuals
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kshansen
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And wiring diagrams that fit on one page in the back of the parts book that was printed on 8 1/2 X 5 1/2 paper!
Birken Vogt
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Once we bought a Duramax pickup for work, back when the were a new thing, and I insisted on also getting the service manual in print. That thing took up half a bookshelf and since I left I doubt anybody has cracked it. Truck is probably wore out anyway. I don't think the manual cost very much though.
Snow Farmer
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I have a good service manual for our 420D backhoe, got it 8 or 9 years ago but had to buy it off ebay. It was not inexpensive. Each of 2 books cost over $400.00 CDN.
thepaintguy
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This sounds like what I'm gonna need ...
Nige
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What Serial Number of machine do you have.?
thepaintguy
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The SN listed below the CAT# (PIN, I think) is 7BJ65340. Does that sound right? I just had it delivered last night, so at least I know now the lights don't work!
Nige
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That's the engine Serial Number. Machine Serial Number is BLN04588 (last 8 characters of the 17-character PIN).
Be on the lookout for Cat Publication RENR3570. That's for a complete Service Manual.
I don't see any used paper ones at the moment. Here is a brand new one on CD for less than the regular $885 list price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RENR3570-C...432D-Factory-Repair-Shop-Manual-/302321026468
A new paper manual (2 volumes) goes for $1600. Beware of attractively cheap manuals on eBay that are in fact only one of the two volumes.
Be on the lookout for Cat Publication RENR3570. That's for a complete Service Manual.
I don't see any used paper ones at the moment. Here is a brand new one on CD for less than the regular $885 list price.
https://www.ebay.com/itm/RENR3570-C...432D-Factory-Repair-Shop-Manual-/302321026468
A new paper manual (2 volumes) goes for $1600. Beware of attractively cheap manuals on eBay that are in fact only one of the two volumes.
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Nige
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Double post.
thepaintguy
Member
Yes, that is indeed the last 8 characters on my machine. Impressive! I'm not wholly sure that I need the entire service manual, but it would definitely allow me to trace down and diagnose pretty much any issue. Thank you so much for the info. I'm going to post another thread focusing on reconstructing the IT system.
Nige
Senior Member
You could also consider a basic Operation & Maintenance Manual - about $50 to download a pdf version, or a Parts Manual - about $100 ditto. BTW The O&M Manual is included in the aforementioned service manual.
thepaintguy
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I did get a downloadable version of this and it is also coming on a disc. It at least let me know what some of the switches and controls were.
Nige
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For a Parts Manual, look for SEBP3510.
Here's a paper one (version 05) that is close to 20 years old - https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Caterpi...SEBP3510-05-BLN4544-Up-July-2002/163453084693
You can get a brand-new one on CD for $20 more - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEBP3510-Caterpillar-420D-Backhoe-Loader-Parts-Manual-Book-CD-/302944336526
Here's a paper one (version 05) that is close to 20 years old - https://www.ebay.com.sg/itm/Caterpi...SEBP3510-05-BLN4544-Up-July-2002/163453084693
You can get a brand-new one on CD for $20 more - https://www.ebay.com/itm/SEBP3510-Caterpillar-420D-Backhoe-Loader-Parts-Manual-Book-CD-/302944336526
thepaintguy
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Thank you again!