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Recent content by DaltonB

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    Welcome!!!

    DaltonB Ontario, Canada Hi all… I’ve grown up around heavy equipment, I guess probably started in the operator’s seat at around 8 with my dad. I very quickly broke enough stuff he told me to figure out how to fix it myself, so I did ;-).. then had a few other jobs on a couple local farms and...
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    How Did You Find Us?

    New member here. I came across this site after scouring google for answers as too why I’ve got a 5 ton paperweight sitting in a field. Honestly I’m super excited too have found this forum!! You guys are amazing, not only is everyone knowledgeable but quick to help !! I now have a diagnosis and...
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    Cat 259B3 Starts,Runs, But no power to hydraulics

    Yikes looks like I may have to make some calls to the neighbours.. doesn’t sound like baler twine fix to make do .. Well Nige Coaldust Cmark I couldn’t have done it without you!! I’m gonna go get this hay off( Because it’s a great day for hay ) then see how far into this cat I’ve gotta go...
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    Cat 259B3 Starts,Runs, But no power to hydraulics

    The hydraulic tank is full… seat switch is operating fine according to the little light on the “dash” … and I’ve flicked the disable switch constantly though all my tests to no avail.. I apologize for not introducing myself before posting, I’m still getting the hang of this online forum...
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    Cat 259B3 Starts,Runs, But no power to hydraulics

    The fan over top of the engine on the underneath the rad is not turning. ( that’s the only fan I see)
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    Cat 259B3 Starts,Runs, But no power to hydraulics

    Hey Everyone, new member here, hope someone can help. As stated Cat 259B3 runs but no hydraulics, now I’m not a technician by any means, I’m a farm kid who’s fixed almost anything that’s been broken but I have a hard time diagnosing stuff like this.. now for a symptom picture.. machine was...
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