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Recent content by Jose Alvarez

  1. Jose Alvarez

    1978 CAT D3 Issues to Look For?

    Thanks Everyone! Let see what I can work out!
  2. Jose Alvarez

    Reputable CAT Aftermarket Online Parts Supplier

    Nige thanks so much, these guys got me everything I needed and most of it was NOS. Thanks again!
  3. Jose Alvarez

    1978 CAT D3 Issues to Look For?

    Looking at buying this older D3 as a project...anything particular I should be looking for in this year? Owner says it smokes blue a bit when cold and other obvious issues from years of use. Serial number is 79U3014, hours unknown. Also any idea on a fair price? Thanks in advance.
  4. Jose Alvarez

    Reputable CAT Aftermarket Online Parts Supplier

    Thank you!
  5. Jose Alvarez

    Reputable CAT Aftermarket Online Parts Supplier

    I've been looking for parts for my old CAT 950 and it seems there are a lot of websites out there that can provide you a quote complete with matching part numbers, but then when you want more specifics, you can't reach anyone to ask a question to, or get an answer on shipping or in some cases...
  6. Jose Alvarez

    Sinopec Lubricants

    Thanks @Rob Rodriguez!
  7. Jose Alvarez

    Sinopec Lubricants

    Thanks @treemuncher I'm with ya on the "not feeling so bad on the wallet"!
  8. Jose Alvarez

    Sinopec Lubricants

    Hello! In looking at buying bulk lubricants and I ran across a brand I have not heard of before "Sinopec". In looking at their products in comparison with Shell's, its almost half the price with free delivery. Does anyone have any experience with these lubricants? I am attaching the technical...
  9. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    We bought the old girl! She’s old but she is ALL CAT! I have lots of questions...but for her age I found her to be a fine machine for our farm. Thanks all for the input thus far! @granpa that beller is music to my ears!
  10. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Thanks for the info Nige! Spot on as always!
  11. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Good to know @grandpa! Another question for everyone: Is the bucket pin spacing and size the same on the 955L as the 950? I found a rake that used to be on a 955L, wondering if it will pin up to the 950? Thanks again for all the help...going to look at the 950 today...I'll report back on our...
  12. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Thanks! Good info!
  13. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Thanks grandpa! How has finding parts for your machine been? I read somewhere that they didn’t introduce the 950 until 1964 so I was surprised you had a 62. Thanks again for your help!
  14. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Thanks all! I imagine with that transmission arrangement these are pretty stout machines. Anything I should look for besides the normal loader issues? In that year would it still have the 3304T? Thanks again!
  15. Jose Alvarez

    Older CAT 950 Shifter Arrangement

    Hello All! Looking at an older CAT 950 loader and I noticed the shifter was not the typical twist type gear selector but instead a single shift lever...any idea on when CAT made the change between the two? Also any idea on the year of this machine? Serial Number is 90A803. Thanks
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