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  1. Steve Frazier

    Broken Anchor Bolts

    I have a situation at work that I'm looking for repair options on. One of the parking lot lights was knocked over and when I went to remove the nuts from the light base they broke off, the 5/8 bolts had rusted to about 1/4 inch. They were cast into a concrete pedestal about 2 feet high, there...
  2. Steve Frazier

    Software Upgrade

    Beginning Monday 9/26 HEF will be going through a software upgrade. There may be times when HEF is offline for a period here and there, but we will do our best to keep this during early morning hours Eastern US time when our activity is at a minimum. When the transition is done there will be...
  3. Steve Frazier

    Cat 248 Fuel Shutoff Short

    I have a 2000 Cat 248 # 6LZ00433 that's popping the fuse to the fuel shutoff solenoid. The relay was bad previously and I've replaced it, along with the shutoff solenoid. You may recall I had a reman engine installed a couple years ago and the solenoid didn't match the wiring harness. My...
  4. Steve Frazier

    Cat 246D Review

    I rented a Cat 246D at work today to do some grading around a new playground that has been built. It had just over 800 hours on it. You may recall I have a 2000 Cat 248 of my own, the same size machine which aside from the engine problem I've been very pleased with. I was expecting the 246D to...
  5. Steve Frazier

    What Not To Do

    I came across this video tonight of various machines in precarious positions and rescue attempts. It never ceases to amaze me how many people can't think through what they're actions might result in. https://youtu.be/d_72_4qaJYA
  6. Steve Frazier

    Caterpillar Based Rat Rod

    I came across a Rat Rod I thought you all would enjoy! https://youtu.be/uBwYYdlhspE
  7. Steve Frazier

    Fatal Forklift Accident

    A very popular area businessman was killed last week working at his business, apparently under a raised forklift. This would make the fifth person I've interacted with during my construction career who has been killed in a crushing accident. I can not stress enough to NEVER, EVER work under...
  8. Steve Frazier

    TIG Welding

    I've been kicking around the idea of a TIG welder for the shop at work. We do quite a bit of fabricating and repairs, at present I have a pretty nice MIG and stick welder. The TIG would allow me to work with aluminum and stainless, but I know absolutely nothing about them. A friend let me do...
  9. Steve Frazier

    New Holland 3930 Brakes

    I just replaced a leaking brake rod seal on the New Holland 3930 at work which resulted in draining the trans/hydraulic oil from the transmission. I refilled to the proper level and when I started the tractor today I discovered the brake pedals are on the floorboard. I'm guessing at this point...
  10. Steve Frazier

    WARNING!! Software Password Exchange

    The exchange of passwords on copyrighted materials and software is NOT permitted at Heavy Equipment Forums. This is a clear violation of copyright laws and theft of services and we will not be an accomplice to that effect. DO NOT post threads offering this service whether there is a fee...
  11. Steve Frazier

    Home Mortgage Refinance

    I'm looking to refinance my home and need recommendations for mortgage companies. I was formerly with Countrywide who I had nothing but praise for but they sold to Bank of America. My experience with BOA has been a nightmare!! Their customer service is horrendous. I'd like to deal with a company...
  12. Steve Frazier

    Transportation Mishap

    I've written about this somewhere on the forum before but I came across pictures of the incident. Six months to a year earlier, Verizon (or NY Telephone or NYNEX or whatever they were called then) put fiber optics in the ground where the shoulder was. Apparently they didn't do much compaction...
  13. Steve Frazier

    Considering a Trade

    As many of you know, I have a Cat 248. It's a 2000 model year and currently has just under 1900 hours on it. I use it as back up and in severe conditions a primary snow removal machine. I bought it before 2 speed units were available and driving it around during a storm between jobs is a drawn...
  14. Steve Frazier

    Home Audio Question

    I haven't kept up with audiophile technology for the past 25 years and have a question for those who have. I've become quite a fan of iHeart radio through my DROID phone. I also have a pretty decent Onkyo home stereo system that I'd like to put music from my phone through. I think a simple way...
  15. Steve Frazier

    Question for the Field Mechanics

    I do a lot of my own repairs to the vehicles and equipment without the luxury of a shop. During the winter months my air tools are useless due to freeze up. Do those of you who do this for a living have a solution for this? Do you price jobs differently during winter months because you can't use...
  16. Steve Frazier

    MTA Train Derailment

    I don't know if this made national news, but it's big news here in NY, yesterday morning a Metro North train on the Hudson Line derailed, killing 4 passengers and injuring 80 some more. The train originated in Poughkeepsie where the station shares the same parking lot as my place of employment...
  17. Steve Frazier

    John Deere 125

    One of the convenience stores in the area is having some septic work done and I noticed this machine out back. What caught my eye is the ag colors, I've never seen a Deere skid in this color scheme before. I've never seen this style control before, not sure how the T-handle works...
  18. Steve Frazier

    Septic Tank Locate?

    Back in the 90s I installed a 1000 gallon concrete septic tank at my parents home. At the time I drew up a diagram for the covers and left it with my Dad. I've since inherited the house, Dad passed of Alzheimer's and the diagram seems lost. I'm renting the home out now and want to have the tank...
  19. Steve Frazier

    Cat 248 Electrical Gremlin

    The fuel solenoid on my 2000 248 will not energize in the "Run" position. It opens in "Crank" but stalls as soon as the starter is released. I've figured out that the white wire to the solenoid is the one that should be charged, but it disappears into the wiring loom never to be seen again. Does...
  20. Steve Frazier

    Sister Site

    Guys, this section of the forums has been so popular that I've started a sister site Heavy Truck Forums The topics are broken down more in depth and include most of the trucking industry. Take a look!!
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