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    Best GPS for work truck

    looking for reviews on GPS for work trucks. I would like to find one i can send addresses from my phone to the gps and that has speed warnings. if im speeding x amount over speed limit it will alert me. my old gps needs to go and want some additional fearures
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    JD 700k CAN resistance

    while testing CAN resistamce on a 700K it appears the can resistors are electeonically controlled by the ECM on that given CAN network but i need confirmation. while testing resistance at the dash display the display has 50 ohms when unplugged and the wiring to it acted odd. 1.7ohms with power...
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    SITECH

    Any Sitech technicians on here? I have a few questions on the system. Im looking for more information on capabilities and limitations. Any good sources for more info. Sitechs site is limited
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    Ny heavy equipment mechanic wanyed

    Union job great pay and benifits
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    Help wanted

    Can we post help wanted ads for employees on here? I've been trying to network with everyone I've worked for in an effort to find some workers. Thinking I need to think outside of the box to find good help because as everyone knows finding anyone has become very hard.
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    E scheduler

    Updated to e scheduler at work its clunky anyone have tips on using this? Erp systems pretty good but this scheduler is pretty bad maybe we have the trial version..............
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    Service manager help

    Well I'll be starting my new job next week. Going from a level 1 mechanic to the hot seat of the service manager position. Could use some advice key tips. Anything you have learned over the years to help keep everything rolling in a positive direction. It's a new company to me. I'm learning what...
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    30years wrenching need a change

    been a heavy equipment mechanic for 30 plus years now......having some health issues where I cant over exert myself and Im just bored wrenching so what should I do now? Service writter, Inside sales, parts manager. looking for some insight on some options/experiences. Doctors say I cant do any...
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    Zf backlash on case loader

    Having a problem with the etched backlash in ring gear. Axle is a zf mt l3085 dk. Backlash is etched in ring gear problem is I dont understand it. Reads ? o86 but who knows. . .086mm seems tight
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    Bobcat 7 pin attachment pinout

    Looking for a pinout for Bobcats 7 pin attachment plug. I need to adapt bobcat attachments to a 14pin machine.
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    Shotty work poll

    I was told to go pound sand when I said fuse box add a fuses are shotty. Im working on a brand new $170k machine that I added an accessory to. I was determined to tie into the fusebox in a spare or accessory fuse. there are usually extra plugs that have a fuse in the fuse box. Well service...
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    Case 621f Trans Temp

    Working machine hard pushing up a dirt pile in 1st for an hour trans temp gets up to 215. In 4th with foot on the brake how high should trans temp get? Will it overheat in a stall test if you run it long enough? operating temp spec is 174-248.
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    Green new hire

    Got the job of training a college educated green as can be "mechanic" I'm supposed to take this kid under my wing. Not a big deal I dont entirely mind but he has no business as a heavy equipment mechanic. No mechanical aptitude well very little. School didnt teach him much, not even familiar...
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    Non equipment legal issue

    Where would I post a non equipment related question? I'm in need of a Puerto rico based estate lawyer. Other then looking online and calling numbers off google maps I dont know how to go about finding a reputable lawyer
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    Emmisions ethics and the law

    Recently got a machine into my bay that a customer bought a an auction. Customer wants to put it back to the way it was. Hook up disconnected hoses make it run better. Well the complete def system was removed. Tank, controller wiring everything. What's odd is it doesnt throw any codes for these...
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    Bobcat 540 manual and some venting

    Looking for a service manual for a 540 serial 5010-m-13009 For the venting im a bit surprised there is no drain plug for chain lube no wonder the bearings went bad. theres almost 1" of metal sludge in the bottom of the pan. okay so is this a life of the machine quality lube? Looking at it I also...
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    navigator rt5500 traction lock

    Having a problem with the machine stalling while traction lock is on and above slowest speed with pedal. as soon as traction lock is disengaged the problem goes away. appears to not have enough flow from hydraulic pump. problem happens while in fwd or rev turning right or left. Looking for a...
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    High downstream doc temp

    New dpf, new sensor, new doc so what would cause high temp downstream of doc? deutz tier 4 700hrs? temp climbs at post injection
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    case sv212d deutz code 1455

    Need some diagnostic procedures for a deutz 1455 code deutz tcd 4.1 L4. The code info is to vague.Temperature during stand-still main phase too low or too high. Any help would be great thank you
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    Best flashlight

    Well my mac flashlight has been great for almost 8 years now it's time for a new one. Budgets about 150. was thinking of a streamlite this time around. Looking for something that will fit in my pocket, super bright, and take serious abuse. What's your favorite?
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