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Recent content by Ruben1205

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    Caterpillar 257b3 Slow/Trouble Turning

    No problem pushing or lifting
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Slow/Trouble Turning

    Looks like I’ve resolved most of the issues on the skidsteer except for the turning issue. It has trouble turning either direction. Everything else seems to be working fine. Thanks
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    Bleed Hydraulics 257b3 Caterpillar

    Works good now. Found another issue though…. The throttle is not working like it was before. The cable was removed when the motor was pulled so I’m assuming it’s just adjusting it correctly. What else could be the issue?
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    Bleed Hydraulics 257b3 Caterpillar

    Awesome. Thanks again. Should this process take a bit? Did it for a few minutes and still felt the same
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    Bleed Hydraulics 257b3 Caterpillar

    Just recently did work on my skid steer and lost a lot of hydraulic fluid. Can someone point me in the right direction to bleeding the lines? I filled reservoir with hydraulic fluid already. Cat 257b3
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Yeah I put a little dab of blue thread locker on it (per specifications) and called it good. I also noticed that it wasn’t torqued to the right ft.lbs because the lines that were marked were off almost a quarter inch. The torque spec for that is 75ft.lbs. for anyone wondering.
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Pulled the engine and this was loose inside of the flywheel. (Sprocket that goes over the hydraulic pump shaft) This was the issue. The adjustment screw worked its way loose and the sprocket loosened up as well and fell off of the shaft into the flywheel. Put everything back together and worked...
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    No not at all. I’m convinced it’s the coupler like you said. I’ve contacted a few CAT mechanics and they’ve all said the same. Looking for a service manual now
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Could it not be a relay/fuse?
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    just a little more info: - there was already a small leak from somewhere underneath. Not sure where it was coming from. Could it be that air got into the hydraulic system and stopped working?
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Is there a way to check before removing?
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Do you happen to know specifically where the coupling is located? Thanks for the help
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    The fan does not turn on when fired up
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Negative. No warning lights
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    Caterpillar 257b3 Turning Issue

    Fluid levels are good. Just below max line on gauge
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