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  1. pjflyer

    Need a new boom cylinder for an old machine: Insley 875

    My boom cylinder on the Insley has failed. I've repacked it without luck, I think it might be beyond repair. It's a 5 1/2" bore 48" stroke. I was thinking of trying a salvage yard, but it's been a while since I've had to find parts and haven't had any luck yet. Anybody have any info on new...
  2. pjflyer

    JD 450 dozer towing

    Hi all, I found a JD 450 (straight) dozer around 1969, but not sure. The engine is blown, but the rest is i good shape and the price is right. The owner can lift it up to drive a trailer under it to load it. The rub is getting it off. I don't have enough equipment to lift it up, but I can...
  3. pjflyer

    WTB: Tach Drive for Case 580c 188 engine

    Looking for the drive gear for the tach drive. Whoever rebuilt the engine on the machine we have must have pulled the cam out without pulling the drive destroying the gear. I really only need the gear.
  4. pjflyer

    John Deere 219 engine: trouble starting after rebuild

    Hi all, I didn't know whether to post this here or under forestry. We have a JD 440a skidder with a 219 engine. We rebuilt the engine having the crank turned and getting a rebuild kit with a 20 over (if I remember correctly) for the crank grinding. New pistons, rods, liners, and bearings...
  5. pjflyer

    JDB and DBG IP manual

    Hi all, looking to see if I could locate anyone with JDB and DBG IP manuals. PDF form would be great!! Thanks and happy wrenchin', PJ
  6. pjflyer

    JD 544B Steering and Brake pump 1/8" line function

    Hi all. Working on a JD544B loader. The steering and brake pump has a small 1/8" plastic/nylon line which has broken off, I just recently bought it, so I'm new to it. I've looked everywhere on the machine for the location of the other end and can't find any evidence of where it comes from or...
  7. pjflyer

    Help Please!

    Got a good deal on a lift. The person I bought it from said it was a Telstra (I think he meant Telsta). No manuals, no data plates, just the lift. He said it has a 70 foot reach. Can anyone identify this so I can get some manuals, plus any info would be great as I have zero knowledge on...
  8. pjflyer

    Control block problem

    Just getting some input, Insley 560B, propel and hoe on same control block (dual spool system). Propel won't operate on it's own, but with hoe fully extended or retracted (over pressure), propel works fine. Hoe works fine on it's own. Worked fine in the past. In the process of getting...
  9. pjflyer

    Optimum operating RPM?!?

    I'm fairly new to operating all hydraulic track hoes. I have an old Insley H560-B with a Detroit 453. So far I've been running at about 1500 rpm and the machine does just fine. I recently had someone say that it's better for the machine and pumps to run at or near full tilt. Is this true...
  10. pjflyer

    Hydraulic problem

    Insley H-560 B. Stick and tracks are on the same control block. Worked normally a few weeks ago, now tracks barely move with a hissing sound like the pressure is being bypassed. Tracks work fine when stick cylinder is fully extended. Is this adjustable or does something need to be rebuilt...
  11. pjflyer

    WTB: Insley Track Shoe

    Repinning H560-B track, now it's too short for the machine. I need 2 track shoes 18" X 8" (18" X 9.5" with ears). I was told some of the old Insley cable cranes had the same tracks. If you have anything that might be close let me know. Thanks.
  12. pjflyer

    Drive Tumblers Insley H560B

    Hi all, new here. Buying a used excavator. I'm looking for two drive tumblers for an Insley H560B excavator. I've learned that the same undercarriage was used on M series cable crane. I've contacted WC Sales in IL and he didn't have any. I have a possible lead of a place in CA that...
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