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  1. Subtlevalley

    Hydraulic Question

    Hello. I have a hitachi ex300-2 farm machine that I run to build my homestead, and I almost got it stuck and cracked my thumb cylinder upon getting myself out of there. The excavator is not in good terrain to be left and I want to move it to flat/dry ground for the meantime. I’m unaware of...
  2. Subtlevalley

    CAT cross reference

    Hello all! In regards to my CAT 305 ser#DCR00532, I’m looking for a cross reference number and different brand for the hydraulic pilot filter/element. CAT# 140-4614 These are special order now as CAT doesn’t make them anymore. Which makes it’s a couple weeks wait and high cost. I have tried...
  3. Subtlevalley

    Won't charge or shut off

    Hello! I have a grey market CAT 305, #305CDCR00532 Runs great, but 9 times out of 10 it won't shut down by the key. Shuts down fine when I push the manual shut off at the fuel shut off solenoid. The main issue though, is that the battery doesn't charge while the engine is running with the...
  4. Subtlevalley

    Bronze bushings vs idler bearings.

    Hey everyone, Great forum, very informative. I recently got a Cat 305, and the idler bearings are completely gone, not even a trace of them, the idlers were just laying on the pins. I feel pretty lucky the pins and holes are still in good shape, no wear at all really. Cat wants $550/side...
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