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  1. Andre Grondin

    looking to buy

    Hello ! Looking to buy a KX-121-2 2008 7045 hrs metal track thumb two buckets , engine runs good track rollers are good seems to be a well maintained equipement ( not all scratched and dented all around seat is nice control are nice , gage and dash is nice as well ) pin bushing re-done , no...
  2. Andre Grondin

    Stone Slinger

    Hi ! I was looking at a stone slinger truck and wondered what kind of job these machine are made for , do they use it to fill up forms with stone , or are they used to put stones on embankment or what is there purpous .
  3. Andre Grondin

    need help on specs for Fiat-Allis 745

    Hi ! My boss have a Fiat-Allis 1973 that just blew a head gasket we need to find the spec for valves adjusting as well as torque pattern & head bolts torque spec. Anyone knows where I could find any info on this subject ! I still look & browse on the internet but so far not much is...
  4. Andre Grondin

    counter balance valve adjustment on a 690 B

    Hello ! Anyone knows how a adjust the flow on a counter balance valve on a excavtor 690 B (1980) seems that my traction problem would be an adjustement of that valve . both traction motor have been resealed and working fine . I have the repair book of that machine but the only thing I...
  5. Andre Grondin

    model for sale

    Hi ! Here is a list of models that I want to sell . can ship anywhere at buyers expense , accept cash money , international money order , feepal (at buyers expense ) . pictures on request
  6. Andre Grondin

    need some help with traction problem

    Hi ! I have a very young John-Deere 690-B ( 1980 8,542 hrs) that have a little problem with the traction , one of the track is reacting a lot slower than the other, so I removed the suposely faulty motor and brought it to an hydraulic repair shop (which is more than well equipped to...
  7. Andre Grondin

    MY new boy toy (J-D 690-B 1980 )

    Hi ! Here she is , my new girl friend , she's an old J-D 690-B that I bought to work on my friend land , J-D 690-B 1980 pretty good shape , couple of repairs to perform but not too too bad . I changed all the filters all the oil , clean all the air intake and tubing , re-tension...
  8. Andre Grondin

    Hour meter on a John-Deere 690B 1980

    Hello ! I just bought a old J-D 690B and I was wondering if the hour is connected with the alternator or if it is connected differently ? I'm waiting for my Tech manual to come in,but I was wondering if someone from this great forum could help me out . Regards
  9. Andre Grondin

    from sleeper coe to day cab coe

    Hi ! Base model is a Conrad truck 1/50 scale . http://s15.photobucket.com/albums/a351/towoc999/freight/
  10. Andre Grondin

    Delivery truck custom made

    Hi ! Here is one of my newest custom , not very inovative truck but lots of details , base is a conrad paystar , conrad atlas boom , tonkin headache box . side tool boxes, brass made mirror ( yes real mirrors) , painted interior, stretched frame . enjoy !!
  11. Andre Grondin

    my custom model , Mack N series

    Hi ! Here it is , part I I started from an Athearn Ford C series and transformed it to a 6x4 Mack N Series ( rare sight ) . 1- Ford has one sealed beam each side Mack has 2 2- Mack has a cap for a tank on the helper side 3- Mack has a front grill between the sealed beam Without...
  12. Andre Grondin

    dozer nomenclature

    Hi ! Can someone tell me what the "H" stands for in the HD 21 Allis-Chalmer ??? also anyone knows what the "T" would stand for TD25 International ?? regards
  13. Andre Grondin

    open house at school

    Hello ! We had an open house at one of the heavy machinery school this week-end ! I just had a ball of trying all those machines , Dozers , loaders , excavators , ADTs, backhoes and yes the ultimate the Grader , good god that machine is something !! lots of adjustments to tackle with but man...
  14. Andre Grondin

    protection for lightning

    Hi ! I'm a neewbie on this forum as well as in the trade , I would like to know what are the protection we have in excavator against lightning ??? some people are saying that the cab is insulated !!! which I'm not sure that I would trust !!! what you guy's think and know ??? regards
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