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    End Dump Pup operation

    OK, so I picked up a pup (with some warts) to go with my end dump truck. Both loads I have hauled required a pull to get going again. I dump the pup where it needs to go, then when I dump the lead, it seems that I MUST be jacked at 90* or I'm not getting out. The last load I was jacked at...
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    15w-40 vs 30w vs 40wt

    I did a search and it said that my criteria was too broad. So, I'm asking a question that has probably been answered 1000 times. These are the engines and what I am running in them. I run the a good number in the winter too for snow removal. 90's Cat 3204 = 15w-40 Synthetic winter/summer...
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    Pintle Eye extension

    I need to lengthen my pup tongue by 2'. It seems the easiest way to do it would be to use a 2" diameter piece of rod then weld/bolt the rod to a new pintle eye. My question is what type of steel does the rod need to be? I don't want it to bend easily, but snapping would also be bad. I can go...
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    Bobcat 743 power issue

    A year ago I noticed that my 743 (natural aspirated diesel) Would choke out after about an hour of hard work. I sounded like it was starving for fuel, so I put a new mechanical fuel pump in it and thought the problem was solved. I only used it for short jobs and not at full throttle until now...
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    Tire size change

    I have a Case W20B loader that is just a little short when loading a dump truck with side extensions. It currently has 17.5-25 tires on it. If I go to 20.5-25 tires will that help with the height issue? Will it cause any other issues? Will I still be able to dig, or will I be too far off of...
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    Lift pump in Bobcat 743

    Where do I locate the fuel lift pump on a Bobcat 743??
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    Log Grapple & Bucket

    I have a Young Log Grapple from a Cat 955H. I'm sure it will fit others as well. Appears to have 1 7/8" -2" pin holes. 17.5"-18" between vertical pins. Inside to inside on outer mount is 45". Outside to outside on inside mount is 35" I can get more pix and measurements I also have a GP...
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    Torque converter???

    I have a Case W20B with an Allison TT2221-1 trans. It has always struggled to get up my driveway (about 15% grade), and I just would deal with it. Now it refuses to dig going up a very small incline, and it can't make it up my driveway. While roading it: going up a grade it slowed way down...
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    955 problems

    I have a 955H track loader that has started giving me problems. When I last parked it, I noticed white smoke coming from the stack and an excessive amount of black smoke when I rolled into the throttle. I thought that I might have an injector going and then forgot about it. Today, I started it...
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    Ag Trailers

    I'm looking at hauling fertilizer and DDG's within 5 states. Hopper bottoms can haul the most, but a lot of customers want a live bottom trailer. I'm not familiar with the different types of "belt" floors or "walking" floors. Is there one that is more suited to the powder consistency of DDG's...
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    Setting up air compressor

    I am piecing together a compressor for a service truck. I have a good sized tank and a 13 HP Kohler gas engine. What size compressor unit do I get ?? Should it be close but not bigger than 13HP or with the pulley sizes should it be around 5 HP?? I will need a lot of air and want it now! I'll...
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    4-53 upgrade??

    I have a P & H excavator with a worn out 4-53 in it. I would like to upgrade to a 4-53T. What internal things are different on the turbo engine?? Can I use the same block/head or should I start looking for a 4-53T core to rebuild and just repower with the T engine?
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    P & h ??

    Looking at purchasing a smaller P&H excavator. It is about 40K lbs with a DD 4-53. Not finding much info on P&H small stuff. Anybody have any experience with these?? Is a 4-53 enough HP to dig in a heavy rock area?? The machine appears to be in good shape and well cared for. What is the...
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    Tow package?

    Does the tow package on older Galion and Hyster compactors work?? I'd like a double drum but don't have a low enough trailer to get it on. Do the older units with the tow package work or was it just a marketing ploy?? I'm going to use this 50 hours a year and can't justify $10K for a...
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    75-90 vs 75-140

    Rebuilding 2 Eaton truck differentials and I am wondering if it is OK to run 75w-140 in an axle assy that calls for 75w-90? Both oils that I have are synthetic Amsoil, I just don't have enough of each to do both axles. I'm asking if it is OK to run 75w-90 in one axle/diff and 75w-140 in the...
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    Looking for older machine

    I'm shopping for an older machine that will see about 200 hours of work/year. It seems that New Hollands are cheaper than the others. Are there more issues w/ a NH vs Case vs Bobcat...? I'm also seeing Gehl and Mustang and am not familiar with either. Any help and direction would be...
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    Detroit 53 series

    What types of equipment had the 3-53 and 4-53 engines? I've seen them in gensets and an old fork lift. Was a V series made in the 53 and was there a 6 and 8 cyl??
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    Ignorant about 8V71

    I am ignorant about these engines. There is one for sale close by and I'm thinking I can use it down the road. It is a 318 model, does that mean 318 HP??? Would this be an OK engine for a 50K lb excavator?
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    Salt/Sand Spreader control box

    This has been on my shelf for 7 yrs - Needs to be at somebody else's shop. $35 puts it on your doorstep.
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    Help me ID this 5th wheel

    I need help on manufacture (and model would be nice), and how to adjust it
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