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    New (Used) Takeuchi TL8 - Forced Regen needed

    Thanks for the responses. My model is older and the screen is difficult to read but I have followed the steps above, with the raised lap bar, low idle, at working temp, but the machine never seems to engage the regen. It just sits there beeping. Any way to confirm if the error level requires a...
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    New (Used) Takeuchi TL8 - Forced Regen needed

    Hey Guys, I just got a used TL8, that needs a manual regen. It’s beeping every second and wants a parked regen, but when I go through the process to initiate it, it won’t start the regen. Previous version owner says it’s been sitting for about a year. It’s got an error code: SPN3701 FMI:16...
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    Cat 977L

    Got the machine to a shop, the mechanic thinks it’s a bad bearing at best but needs to get her on the operating table to really see what’s going on. I’m curious if you all have any thoughts on the number of hours it should take to replace FD bearings if that’s indeed the only issue. Any thoughts?
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    Cat 977L

    I appreciate it guys. Setting up transport now to a shop and will keep you all posted on what we find.
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    Cat 977L

    Ugh, I’m definitely out of my depth on this one and will need to take it to a shop. I read Chris’s thread which is awesome. I hope that it’s just bad bearings at this point and I don’t have anymore damage. Any advice on sourcing parts should something really be wrong? Like replacement bull...
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    Cat 977L

    Hey guys, My 977L now has a right final drive leak that has gotten significantly worse over night. It’s had a minor leak that’s gotten worse and I believe from looking at the sprocket and measuring both sides, I think the preload is loose, and the sprocket is slightly cock eyed. Does anyone...
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    Cat 977L Overheated and Made Rattling Noise

    Hey guys, quick update here. I had a guy come out and steam clean the radiator and engine bay. It’s not perfect and there were some hard to reach areas, but it is way cleaner. I checked fluids and then ran the machine for 2 hours today pretty hard. Consolidated some dirt and brush piles to be...
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    Cat 977L Overheated and Made Rattling Noise

    Thanks for your reply. I actually didn’t check the fluid because it was so hot I didn’t want to open the cap. I did check today and the tank wasn’t that low and is still holding fluid. I maybe filled it back up 1/2 a 3/4 gallon. All other fluids are also topped off. Looking at it again...
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    Cat 977L Overheated and Made Rattling Noise

    By the way, we’re 20 miles west of Richmond Va!
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    Cat 977L Overheated and Made Rattling Noise

    Hey Guys, I was using the Cat over the weekend to clear some land and after about an hour and a half, it started making a really loud rattling sound from the engine Bay Area, so I shut off the machine and it had clearly overheated. There was steam coming out of the filler caps and I could hear...
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    New Cat 977L Owner - Fluids Question

    Hey Guys - I ran the Cat over the weekend and this thing is a beast, I got a ton done. But the bad news is after I was done today, I noticed that my right final drive had some drips on the inner track. Not yet a severe leak but when the machine is hot it’s definitely got a small leak. From...
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    New Cat 977L Owner - Fluids Question

    Thanks guys. Now I’m worried me filling the trans fluid will be overly full because I didn’t read it properly! Ahh
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    New Cat 977L Owner - Fluids Question

    Thanks guys this is super helpful. Learned something about oil viscosity today. It makes sense now why the seller said they used 90W. So because they used 90W and it has the same viscosity as SAE50, we should be good as is? Nige- to your question on the trans, we checked it with the machine off...
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    New Cat 977L Owner - Fluids Question

    Hey Guys, I recently got a Cat 977L that appears to be in great shape! I’m going to be using it to clear some land my wife and I own, hoping to build a house. I have just gotten an operators manual from Cat and I had a few questions for you all. After I bought the machine I checked all the...
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    JCB 215S Throttle linkage troubleshooting

    Messed with this a bit more and found the sweet spot. She starts and drives great, with both the foot and hand throttle. Thanks guys.
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