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    1998 International 4700 diesel wont start???? DETAILS INSIDE

    thanks for the responses, the truck started today. i checked all the wires and cleaned the battery terminals and added one new battery. i just picked the truck up last week and its my first international flatbed. it has three 12 volt batteries. are they suppose to be running in parralel...
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    1998 International 4700 diesel wont start???? DETAILS INSIDE

    Hi everyone, I have 1998 diesel international 4700 flatbed. the truck was making a real bad grinding noise and woundt start. Si bought a new starter and installed int. Now when i go to start it, all you here is one click and then it looses all power? Im new to this so any help is...
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    is there any size difference between a lull 644 and a lull 844s tires and wheels????

    hi everyone, well im in the market for a lull 644 w the 32 - 34 foot boom. i have some brand new wheels and foam filled tires of a lull 844 w a 40 ft boom and was wondering if the would fit on a 644 or do they run different sizes? thanks in advance, peter
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    does this sounds like a good deal???

    thanks for the reply, yes oil pressure reading is at idle peter
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    Cat 966B looking to install a more comfy seat??

    thanks pinesd
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    does this sounds like a good deal???

    almost forgot i started the machine and the oil pressure was just a hair below 20psi. is this normal? thanks
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    does this sounds like a good deal???

    found a 2001 844c-42 lull for sale. looks good, doesnt seem to be any known problems. seems to be a dry machine. front tires are foam filled rear are liquad filled. all tires have approx 20% tread left. machine has approx 5500 hrs on it. asking price $16,200. anyone have any advice...
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    Cat 966B looking to install a more comfy seat??

    Like the title states, looking for possible solutions to updating the original seat in a 966B. As many of you know who have operated an older Cat loader for an extended period of time the seat can become very uncomfortable. I was wondering if any one has any experience with updating the...
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    Snow Removal

    my father and I run a Cat 966B and a Cat 824C for snow removal. both excellent machines for large areas.
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    Looking at a Cat 966B...Good machine?

    cat 966b My father and I run a Cat 966 B for snow removal. I believe he bought it in the 70's for his construction company. I personally like the older Cats because I feel the newer ones are too computer oriented and are exp. and confusing to work on. The only downside Ive noticed would be...
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    Cat 966A loaders

    not sure if these locations work for you but heres a link for two seperate 966a's hope this helps http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6893454 http://www.machinerytrader.com/listingsdetail/detail.aspx?OHID=6963553 peter
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    Cat 966A loaders

    just found this one on the web http://amilotrading.com/sitebuildercontent/sitebuilderpictures/.pond/1963Cat966A.jpg.w300h205.jpg
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    Help, problem with heater????

    Hello, Im new to this forum, so I did a search before I posted this question but could not find any answers? My father and I have an older Cat 966 I believe its from the mid 60's. Great machine and very well kept. We use it for plowing in the winter. Last season the heater unit in the cab...
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    Ole Smokey

    looks the crane i learned on, brings back memories, lol
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    Cat Upgrades 793 Trucks (+ video on the 795, 797 and a remote-controlled D10)

    wow thats just insane
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