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  1. Steve Frazier

    Duetz 2.9L

    I'm looking at a JLG man lift with the Duetz 2.9L diesel. Someone has suggested to me this engine is problematic. I don't have any experience with Duetz engines and am reaching out to you all. I have a bulk diesel tank at work but would have to cart gasoline in 5 gallon cans which is why I'm...
  2. Steve Frazier

    NOPE!!!!

    Seems like a large scale blower would be a lot safer!!!
  3. Steve Frazier

    Auger for compact Excavator

    I have enough work coming up to warrant an auger for our Cat304e and need to know a little more about them to decide what would be best for us. Initially I'm looking at a 12" bit for post footings but would have use in the future for larger bits to plant trees and shrubs. I'm seeing pricing all...
  4. Steve Frazier

    Work Pants?

    Looking for recommendations of brands of work pants that you are happy with. For the past 20 years I've worn Wear Guard, now Aramark but I've seen a steady decline in the quality of their workmanship. On top of that they don't stand behind their product. The last batch of pants I got from them...
  5. Steve Frazier

    Driveshaft Cardan Joint

    The U joints on the front driveshaft of my 2011 F350 were making noise so I pulled them out to replace. I discovered what is called a Cardan joint between two U joints of the rear knuckle to form a CV joint. I'm thinking I should probably replace this while it's apart, it must be worn as well. I...
  6. Steve Frazier

    Big Move

    It's not everyday you see this rolling through town! Cat 777D. I've only seen them in quarries, never on a trailer.
  7. Steve Frazier

    New Holland PowerStar T4.75 Hydraulic Leak

    I have a 2017 PowerStar T4.75 at work and have developed a pretty bad hydraulic leak at the remote valves on the back, it's a stack of 3. I can't really see exactly where the leak is coming from but I have a steady stream coming from behind the bottom valve. I've checked all the bolts that clamp...
  8. Steve Frazier

    Grease Gun Tips

    We're using a Milwaukee M12 grease gun at work and I thought the tip had gone bad, it was blowing as much grease past the fitting as into it. I put a new tip on from Advance Auto and got just marginal improvement. The gun will pump grease into the fitting if there's no resistance but once the...
  9. Steve Frazier

    What is it?

    Does anyone recognize what is pictured below? I mentioned in another thread that my County is doing a full reconstruction of one of the County roads, about 3 miles worth. Today 5 of these appeared dispersed along the project on the sides of the road, they don't seem to be equidistant. What I do...
  10. Steve Frazier

    Kage Snow Equipment?

    I'm posting this here because the attachment I'm looking at is designed for skid steers but I'm considering it for a front loader with quick attach plate. Does anyone have experience with Kage snow equipment? I have a New Holland Powerstar 4.75 at work I want to equip for moving snow. I already...
  11. Steve Frazier

    Are Graders Obsolete?

    My County has been doing a total reconstruction of a two mile stretch of road for the past 8 months, it's nearing completion. They ripped out the old road, did major drainage, softened some curves and put all new base material in. There was never a grader on the job, all of the grading was done...
  12. Steve Frazier

    Profile Page Posting Disabled

    As a result of a number of complaints from members that they are having heavy equipment questions posted to their Profile Page and a discussion among the Moderators, we've elected to disable posting to profile pages. You should still be able to personalize your signatures. Posting to the profile...
  13. Steve Frazier

    Welding Fuel Tank

    I have a 500 gallon bulk tank used for fuel oil that I'm cleaning up to paint. It has about 2 inches of oil in it. There are some deep pits I want to fill with the mig before painting and I'm wondering if there's any danger of explosion? My shop is at about 35° and I'm not getting an...
  14. Steve Frazier

    CraneSafetyStickers.com

    High-Quality Safety Stickers for Cranes and Heavy Equipment in Stock Ready to Ship. Some of Safety Decals You Will Find on Our Store. Crane Safety Stickers Heavy Machinery Decals Bulldozer Safety Stickers Backhoe Safety Stickers Crawler Crane Safety Stickers Bucket Truck Safety Stickers...
  15. Steve Frazier

    Cat 248 Glowplug Short

    2000 Cat 248, every time I hit the glowplugs it pops the main breaker to the machine. Any common areas to start looking? S/N 6LZ00433 Thanks!
  16. Steve Frazier

    Chevy Pickup Cab Mount

    I'm making rust repairs to a 2000 K2500HD at work and am looking for a replacement cab mount, the portion on the frame that supports the cab. Below is a pic of the passenger side, the bracket supports both the cab and pickup body. It's welded to the frame but we've cut it off. We can fabricate a...
  17. Steve Frazier

    Wire Size Question

    I wired up my shop for a welder with the 50 amp circuit suggested in the owner's manual. I used 75 feet of 6 gauge wire that got me to a central location in the shop. Now if I use a 40 foot extension cord I can get the welder to any area of the shop. Here's the problem: every chart I look at...
  18. Steve Frazier

    Work Bench Ideas?

    I've rented an airplane hangar to use as a shop and am setting things up. I need to build a workbench and am not sure on which way to go. The back side will be against a wall and most likely bolted to it. One end will have a good sized vise. I've seen where I can get manufactured legs but I'm...
  19. Steve Frazier

    Cat 248 Hydraulic Leak

    I've got a 2000 Cat 248. Used it a bit last week and parked it, when I came back a couple days later found hydraulic oil running out from under it. The hydraulic tank was nearly empty by this point. I had a chance to lift the cab today and take a peek but it's very difficult to see much of...
  20. Steve Frazier

    Fatal Dozer Accident

    There was a fatal dozer accident in RedHook NY yesterday, about 35 minutes north of me. The report is a little vague, I'll try to get more details and post. Below is a link to the article: http://hudsonvalleynewsnetwork.com/2017/04/13/woman-struck-killed-bulldozer-red-hook/
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