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Case TR270- need help!
I posted this question in the skid loader section but, have had no responses so I’m gonna try it here. I have a Case TR270. Was running fine all morning, shut it off to go to lunch. When we came back it wouldn’t start, cranked fine, but didn’t even try to fire. On the display screen is a message... -
Case TR270 no start
I'm really hoping someone here can help me out or, at least point me in the right direction. I have a Case TR270 with less than 1,000hrs. One day we shut it off, went to lunch, and when we came back, crank but no start. The screen on the console reads "ATS fail". WTF i does that mean? I have the...- curb guy
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- Forum: Compact Track/Multi Terrain Loaders
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Bushing and pin material
I have a couple old Fiat loaders that are in need of bushing and pin replacement .Do any of you guys have any advice on what material to use? I have to make them myself due to unavailability of either factory or, aftermarket. I have a full machine shop at my disposal so, that is not a problem. I... -
Oils/fluids containers......
How do you guys carry your engine, hydraulic, antifreeze, etc? 5gal. buckets always wind up with a bunch of dirt, grime and other nasty $h%t on them and, take up a lot of space. Gallon jugs are nice but, usually wind up all piled up and, don't stack very easily. I've used "jerry cans" in the... -
Nut Buster
Has anyone out there built their own "nut buster" or, hydraulic cyl. table? I am in need of one and almost had a seizure when I priced a factory built unit. If anyone could post some pictures of one they have built, I would be much obliged... -
Holes in cutting edges....
How do you guys go about putting holes in cutting edges? Always wondered how other people do this, never did ask. I have had no luck drilling , annular cutters don't even scratch them. So out comes the torch, which is a pain. Never had much problem blowing holes through thick mild steel but I... -
70xt hydraulic problem
Hey guys, I have a case 70xt with an odd problem. The loader arms will not come down, unless it is in float position, then they come down nice and smooth. The bucket will roll back and dump fine, and the arms go up fine, just not down. When I try to move them down, I can hear oil passing through...- curb guy
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- Forum: Skid Steers
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Breaker suggestions
I may be in the market for a used hyd. breaker. Which breaker would you guys recommend for a 200-300 size excavator? Cost is second, parts availability is my main concern. Thank you for any and all suggestions !- curb guy
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- Forum: Construction Equipment Attachments
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"Rebuilding" hydraulic breakers
First, let me say I have very little experience with hyd. breakers. That being said, I recently purchased a RockRam hammer from a used equipment dealer I know very well. I knew it didn't work, but I only paid 1000$ for it, figuring if I could have it rebuilt and still be ahead. I should mention... -
Rockram hammer info
I have recently purchased a rockram hammer and am trying to find out what sort of operating pressure and flow rate I need to be running. I can't seem to find any info on these things, other than buying aftermarket parts. There has to be some info somewhere, I'm just not finding it. If anyone...- curb guy
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- Forum: Construction Equipment Attachments
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Someone please help me before I scrap this P.O.S.!!
I was working on a FiatAllis FR15b loader. Installed a new block heater, cleaned heater core, installed a new mechanical coolant temp. gauge, and a few other misc. things. I went to pull it out the shop and the S.O.B. would not move!! Ran fine when I pulled it in. I did nothing even remotely... -
690 elc aux. hydraulics
I'm trying to install auxilary hydraulics on one of my 690elc's. Bought a kit from a major aftermarket supplier, the name escapes me at the moment, anyway ,got everything hooked up,then realised it did not come with the "auxillary valve section"! I'm desperately trying to find one, deere doesn't...- curb guy
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- Forum: Excavators
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hammers and quick-couplers
Recently purchased a hyd. breaker for one of my track hoes, and was wondering how hard are hammers on quick couplers. By quick couplers I'm refering to the ones used to hold the bucket on, not the type on the hoses. I've been told that a hammer will ravavge a quick coupler in a hurry, even if...- curb guy
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- Forum: Construction Equipment Attachments
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More compressor talk
I have a gas engine driven compressor on my service truck,cant remember the size,just your average size compressor. I have always fought what I think is an excessive amount of water coming out of this thing.I keep the tank drained,sometimes 4-5 times a day,depending on amount of use,and have 2... -
Cab insulation/weatherstripping
We have several pieces of older equipment that are in need of some attention as far as sealing up the cabs.Everything we run has a cab on it and,some of the said pieces have a pretty good gap(1/2''-1'') where the cab meets the "rest" of the machine.On some of the stuff the sealing materil is... -
Finding hidden oil leaks
Hey guys,my biggest pet-peeve is leaky equipment. I like my stuff to be dry! I've spent the last few days chasing hidden oil/fluid leaks on everything from track hoes to trucks to curb machines. I was wondering if anyone has any tricks and/or secrets to locate those hard to find leaks. Thanks! -
???'s about loader scales...
I am looking to buy a set of on-board loader scales for our recycle operation.I was wondering if anyone has any reccomendations or advice they could give me,as I know very little about them. I know how the work ,and have used them before. Are some brands better than others? What should I stay...- curb guy
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- Forum: Wheel Loaders
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Control pattern change
Hey fellers,I hope someone can help me. My question is,how do you change the control pattern on an old 790D. I've done it on other machines by swapping the locations of a couple hoses at the manifold,but not on a 790.Not sure where the manifold is.I have a suspition it might be under the...- curb guy
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- Forum: Excavators
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Cylinder question.
Ok guys, here's the deal. I have a couple of john deere 690E LC hoes,and need to re-pack the cylinders.Got the bucket cylinder done, no big deal.Took the stick cylinder apart and found a very odd looking gland nut on the end.The boom cylinders were the the same. Got to looking in the service... -
t-600 hood swap
Hey fellas',do any of you know if a Kenworth T-800 hood will fit on a T-600? I know the cabs are the same,just not sure on the rest.Was wondering if any of you have ever swapped them out? Thanks!!