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  1. Brodiesel

    Are there Liners in Ford BSD444T Engine??

    Hi I haven't posted in a while but I'm back now on my diesel grind. I'm rebuilding a BSD444T / 268 diesel from a FORD 575D. (The engine is New Holland, has the logos all over it). Anyone with experience on these? They seem common enough, a lot of parts availability. #4 cylinder is shot, engine...
  2. Brodiesel

    NEED ENGINE STAND, WILL BUY ASAP

    Looking for a diesel engine stand, OTC Revolver, Kent-Moore, or equivalent. Call me, Brodie 209 452 7019
  3. Brodiesel

    Starting Detroit 3-53 w/Hydraulic Starter!??

    Just picked up this power unit, thought it was air start, I realized it's hydraulic start and am a little confused. I'm not sure where it gets its initial hydraulic power to start. It's got a hydo reservoir, an accumulator, and valve that control flow to the starter but I'm just not sure where...
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    Can't find Upper Track Idlers for JD350-C John Deere Crawler.

    I need help finding these, upper track idlers for a JD350-C. Anyone have some ideas? They are obsolete, the rest of the assembly and wear items are available, just not the idler.
  5. Brodiesel

    Building a shop.

    Im looking to order a pre cut building kit for a shop Im building here in Nevada, can anyone recommend a company you have had a good experience with, either wood "pole barn" style or steel? Currently I'm overwhelmed by options and all the salesman I have been talking to. I need to get this...
  6. Brodiesel

    Winnemucca, Nevada

    We moved to Winnemucca, Nevada. Were building a house. Any HEF guys live here???
  7. Brodiesel

    Heavy Duty Diesel Engine Stands for SALE, $1,000ea OBO

    I have 5 "Bacharach" brand revolving diesel engine stands for sale. Comparable to the OTC Revolver, these will hold a CAT C15 or equivalent size and weight engine. They are awesome. They are loaded in the back of my truck right now, so I still need to get some good photos of them. And I may be...
  8. Brodiesel

    Help with "custom" hydraulic cylinder repair (bottle jacks) in California/NV.

    Hey Im reaching out to to any of you guys for advice on this. I came across 5 vintage Bacharach brand diesel engine rebuilding stands. These are nice units which Im reselling. Problem is they have ben sitting outside for at least 5 years and the bottle jacks on them look horrible! Some of them...
  9. Brodiesel

    Good gear puller set...

    Can somebody recommend a good all around puller set? I have gone far too long with minimal tooling and it's starting to drive me crazy. Non hydraulic just a nice combo set for a variety of applications, anyone? OTC, Snap-On or what?
  10. Brodiesel

    Vintage diesels...is there hope for a dying business?

    Some of you are wise in the realm of small business, I need some input on this because I feel like I'm investing too much of myself for something that I don't really have control of. I'm currently working hourly for a guy in Stockton, he's the 3rd generation owner of a business started 60 years...
  11. Brodiesel

    OHIO Rail Crane, Any one familiar with these?

    Recently built an engine for this machine, the mechanic installing it sent me some pics and I just thought it was a really cool crane. Made in the 40's it seems like it used to be steam powered or something. Does any know anything about this particular unit?
  12. Brodiesel

    GM Diesel, interesting how times change...

    Got hired by Union Pacific out of Roseville but in the meantime been working for a company in Stockton building Detroit 2-Strokes. So interesting how times change, I'm working with one other mechanic 69 years old and he's been at it since the 70's but he can't last much longer. Such beautiful...
  13. Brodiesel

    "Lifting" my 93 Dodge Cummins...

    Since I'm not on an other related forums I will ask here. My wife has been wanting to lift our Dodge truck for a while, I have never lifted a truck or ever done any high performance type mods or otherwise, I like my truck stock and reliable, thats just what I like. Regardless, it will make her...
  14. Brodiesel

    Has any worked Field Service Mechanic for a Class 1 Railroad?

    Has any worked Field Service Mechanic for a Class 1 Railroad? Im familiar with other railroad jobs and railroad operations in general, but has anyone worked as a traveling field mechanic for the railroad? I was invited to a take preliminary test for this position and I'm considering it. Maybe...
  15. Brodiesel

    Detroit 6V92 Somebody please explain this...!!!!!

    Somebody please explain this...came from a 6V92 I saw a couple days ago...
  16. Brodiesel

    Liebherr in Lodi

    Can anyone shed some light on this? Looks like like Liebherr is setting up shop nearby, but whats funny is none of shops bay doors really seem big enough to fit large machinery. Does anyone know what their plans are? I might just have to apply for a job, ha.
  17. Brodiesel

    Hydraulic Service Wrenches

    Starting to do a lot more hydraulic work and I'm realizing I need some compact short wrenches like the Martin set. What are you mechanics using? Im just trying to be smart and not just buy buy buy, I spent alot of $$ on tools these past couple years. Maybe I dont need a whole set and I can just...
  18. Brodiesel

    Need advice on new work truck.

    Need advice, were look for a 4x4 4 door work truck, preferably just cab and chassis. Leaning toward Fords, not the 6.0, maybe the 6.4? 6.7? I have some experience working on these guys but when it comes time to shelling out $$ I thought it would be smart to ask others. Moneys not a huge issue, I...
  19. Brodiesel

    Learning CAT Equipment Value

    Is there some type of baseline reference for learning CAT equipment value or is this just something learned with time?
  20. Brodiesel

    Help with Komatsu LinkOne Parts access, FD115T-6 Forklift

    Does anyone know how to set up a LinkOne account to gain Komatsu parts diagram access? I need diagrams for an FD1156-T forklift. Also, does anyone have experience removing a transmission on one of these machines? Im replacing a ring gear, I have not visited machine so I'm not quite sure what I'm...
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