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  1. Andyinchville

    ///// can you identify this ditch witch ? /////

    Hi Looking to buy this trencher but no real info on it .... Can you identify what model ditch witch this is ? No tags on it but owner said it is a ditch witch. Thanks Andrew
  2. Andyinchville

    ///// can you identify this backhoe ? /////

    Hi I'm looking to buy a loader and I ran across this backhoe minus the backhoe .... The owner says it's an international international backhoe with a 4 cylinder diesel , clutch tranny and shuttle shift .... I Mainly need a machine with a loader and he claims it works well .... It almost looks...
  3. Andyinchville

    ///// Help Starting 1994 Top Kick with Cat 3116 engine after sitting 4 years /////

    Hi All, I have a 1994 GMC Top Kick truck with a Cat 3116 engine that was run regularly for a long time then when I lost a delivery contract the truck was more or less parked. The truck stayed parked for a number of years (friend said he estimated about 6 years overall BUT at some point during...
  4. Andyinchville

    //// 1999 International Internal coolant leak ?? ////

    HI All, My helper overheated the engine (DT 466E in my International 4700 truck). After overheating, the truck started using coolant (has to fill about 2 or 3 inches of coolant into the resovoir tank per day but no steam out exhaust pipe). Oil is NOT milky so no coolant in the oil BUT...
  5. Andyinchville

    //// How to Depower a 2000 T 444E engine /////

    Hi All, Most drivers who are not owner operators are somewhat hard on equipment / trucks. I have stressed to drivers the need to idle an engine after an initial start for at least 15 seconds to allow oil pressure to build and stabilize and to drive conservatively for the first 5 or so miles...
  6. Andyinchville

    //// 1985 International streaming oil out the blow by tube...WHY ? ////

    HI All, I have a 1985 International S1900 Truck with a DT 466 Engine, 5+2 tranny, and 173K miles. I have always been impressed by how leak free this truck has been....The undercarriage was basically dry of all leaks. In all fairness though, there was an old accumulation of oil on top of...
  7. Andyinchville

    //// Truck shakes at 45 MPH ....Why ?? ////

    Hi All, I traded my pick up for a 2001 International 4700 box truck. The truck sat for about 3 years but is in really good condition with about 225K miles and a brand new inspection. The truck is great EXCEPT for the fact that it has a shake when you reach about 45 MPH. Below 45 and the shake...
  8. Andyinchville

    //// Overheated engine but dodged a bullet ?? /////

    HI All, Recently my day driver was driving my 1999 International 4700 with DT 466E engine and noticed a funny antifreeze smell so he pulled over to see what was going on. As he pulled over he said he noticed alot of steam so he called me (he also indicated a strong antifreeze smell inside...
  9. Andyinchville

    //// 2 fuel tank nightmares ////

    Hi All, My 1999 international 4700 truck has 2 fuel tanks and its driving me crazy. FWIW - The drivers side fuel tank is small and the passenger side tank is large. It seems when I drive the truck a lot the 2 tanks empty simultaneously which is good to me since it means it is either sucking...
  10. Andyinchville

    //// Help With 1994 GMC Topkick Tranny issue ////

    Hi All, Earlier today I had to have my 1994 GMC Top Kick Box Truck (automatic w/ 3116 Cat) Towed about 50 Miles home. The truck was seemingly running well for my helper when he said all of a sudden it felt as though somebody put the truck in neutral while heading up a hill. The truck was...
  11. Andyinchville

    ///// My helper screwed up my 2 speed rear !?!? //////

    HI All, I have 1985 S1900 international with a 5 sp and 2 sp rear . My helper supposedly knew how to work the 2 speed BUT I swear I heard an awful lot of Clicking as the 2 speed struggled to shift (I was not in the truck at the time but rather following behind with the windows down). I'm...
  12. Andyinchville

    //// No thermostat in truck for 1 year....How bad is that ?? ////

    HI All, Looking at buying a 1999 International 4700 Truck with a DT 466 and 400K miles (truck was a delivery truck with 20 to 30 miles between stops). Per the owner, the engine was rebuilt 2 years ago but at about 1 year after the engine was rebuilt, the thermostat stuck so before it...
  13. Andyinchville

    //// Questions regarding new to me 1985 International S1900 ////

    HI All, Recently bought a 1985 International S1900 box truck with a DT466 engine and a 5+2 drive train and I have a few questions that hopefully gurus here know about. 1) For some reason, the trans is hard to get into gears.... Years ago I had a 1981 Dodge Dually truck with a 4 speed that was...
  14. Andyinchville

    //// Help with new to me 1994 GMC Top Kick ////

    Hi All, I recently bought a 1994 GMC Top Kick with a Cat 3116 Diesel and Auto Tranny. The truck has about 485K miles (mostly highway per owner) and seems to be in pretty good shape. The owner lost a hauling contract and kept the truck for 3 years after the loss of the contract in the hopes...
  15. Andyinchville

    General truck questions....

    Hi All, Been looking at a few used medium duty box trucks (under CDL) and ran across a few things that I had questions on.... 1) I saw an international truck (1983) that had oil bath front hubs.....What are the pros and cons of oil bath VS "regular" greased hub bearings?....are they more...
  16. Andyinchville

    ///// Heavy hauling for personal use ? CDL / DOT # ? //////

    HI All, I need to do some work on my property (lot clearing / grading / cut in driveway etc) and rather than hiring somebody to do it (expensive!) , I decided to do as my friend did on his property and buy my own equipment to do it myself. In theory, buying will cost as much as having the...
  17. Andyinchville

    Advice on plow / trencher for large cable mainline job

    HI All, Not sure where to put this since there wasn't a section specifically for vibratory plows and chain trenchers so I figured i'd put it here.... Anyways... I have an opportunity to do a fair amount of mainline plowing work (supposedly over 9000 feet on one job with others to...
  18. Andyinchville

    Advice needed for buying trailer to haul equiment

    HI All, I recently got into doing trenching type work and have a need to buy a bigger / heavier duty trailer. Most of the machines I will be needing to move will weigh around 8000 to 12000 (in actuality typically more like 8 to 10K unless I buy the larger trencher which will weigh...
  19. Andyinchville

    ///// Help - Wheel info needed for Ditch Witch 400 sx ////

    HI All, I hope I am putting this in the correct forum section...If not please feel free to move it. I am buying a Ditch Witch 400 sx tomorrow (yes short notice!). I am thinking the wheels and tires are basically the same as the Ditch Witch 410 SX but I am not 100% sure tho.... Problem...
  20. Andyinchville

    ///// How many hours is too many hours ? /////////

    Hi All, I am looking at buying a vibratory plow (smaller one like a Case Maxi Sneaker) and I have a choice between a few machines. All have their pros and cons condition wise and how they are equipped (example, some have the chain trencher up front some not, some have the boring...
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