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    Secret Life of Quarries...

    A beautifully done, video series on quarry equipment and operation. Photography is unique and voice-over is sexy. ... Most entertaining. :) Of course, CAT equipment is featured. ;) Go here >>> https://www.cat.com/en_US/by-industry/quarry-aggregates/quarry-series.html
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    Rusted bolt stuck ... no room to swing.

    Asking for a friend. He has an ASV 4810. tracked skid steer. One of the boogey wheel units is crapped out. BUT the bolts holding it to the track frame are rusted in place. I torched the nuts off so the only thing hold the boogey to the track frame are three nut less bolts. (one of the bolts...
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    Identify this tillage / cultivator tool

    I bought this 9 shank tillage tool with a broken spring. I would like to get a replacement spring but can't ID the make. It looks like a "Fred Cain" Even has some blue paint. But most Fred Cain attachments have two rods for the spring perch. This attachment has a flat plate welded to the shank...
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    15% discount on CAT parts plus free shipping .. til 11/8

    Just got this in my email.... Sounds like a good time to replace rubber tracks & save some $$$ Is this anything beyond normal for the independent service folks ? "...Now through November 8th, enjoy 15% off your wear & maintenance parts + free shipping on all purchases of filters, rubber...
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    O-Ring Boss fitting troubles

    I have a 45 degree O-Ring boss fitting that's leaking. The problem is: It's installed in a valve that is obstructed and prevents fitting removal without removing the valve. The valve is buried in the machine and is almost inaccessible. The fitting can be unscrewed about 3/4 of the thread...
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    Hydraulic oil vs Tractor transmission oil

    I just got a woodchipper. It has a hydraulic feed consisting of a gear pump and hydraulic motor. Plus speed and direction control. A simple manual system, no servos or pilot valves. Manufacturer recommends ISO 32 hydraulic oil. Is there any downside to using a tractor transmission fluid...
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    Generic ORFS O-ring sizes.

    I have an ORFS O-ring kit. But I'm rapidly using up a few of the sizes. That is #4, #6, #8, #10 and #12 seem to be the ones I replace the most. Fastenal has rings around those sizes by the bag of 100 for a few dollars. The dealer will sell individual O-rings for extravagant money. But I'm...
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    Gov't surplus track rollers in Las Vegas

    p/n AT322779 Fits Deere 750 and 850 dozers https://www.ironplanet.com/for-sale/Parts-Lot-of-(16)-Deere-Track-Roller-Assembly-Nevada/1808613?h=5002,msg|35092X,sm|0,sort|d+asc,isAuc|yes,mf|1&rr=0.02941&hitprm=&pnLink=yes
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    Air cooled Diesel engines.

    I am considering a purchase of a Deutz-allis 6250 tractor. It's 28 years old at best. BUT .. I have no experience with the air cooled diesel engines. It has a Deutz F3L 912 engine What should I look at / for / in conditions or concerns. Does this tractor have a timing belt that should be...
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    Bad Product of the Day.

    Anybody want to sit around a campfire breathing Zinc fumes ? An over priced galvanized fire ring available at Tractor Supply …
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    8087-7899 Detroit engine and transmission ?

    Gov surplus ...Up for auction July 24th Located at Albany, Georgia https://www.govplanet.com/jsp/s/item/1387804?src=criteo&utm_source=criteo&utm_medium=retargeting&utm_campaign=criteo&utm_content=1387804&feedage=20180720&utm_source=criteo
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    Buying parts from Aftermarket express

    Has anyone purchased parts from Aftermarket Express ? I'm just checking to confirm they're a legitimate source. Don't want to be another sucker taken on an internet scam .. Thanks for your response.
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    Deere parts rant ...

    Replaced a thermostat on a 22 year old Deere Tractor. This genuine Deere gasket cost me doing the job Three times. First time, used type 3 gasket sealer, filled with Deere Cool-Gard II coolant... it leaks. Remove exhaust stack, Remove aux pipe, Remove fan guard, Drained system. Okay, maybe...
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    Snow Chains and trailers

    There's some advice on the internet about chaining alternate wheels of the trailer. Assuming the trailer is tandem duals ... From : http://fastertruck.com/pages/How-To-...struction.html ..."When you have to chain-up going over Donner Pass: “MINIMUM Chains” (R1) means 2 sets of single chains...
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    Gaskets...

    I'm assembling an aluminum differential case with a gasket. I would really like a leak free case since getting this piece out was a bear and don't want to do it again. Deere says to use a sealant on the surfaces of the case AND the gasket. But manual doesn't specify what sealant. What is...
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    Survey - cost to reseal a cylinder

    Just had a Deere 310C Crowd cylinder resealed. No other repairs beside the seals. Shop charged $630 I'm looking to decide should I attempt the next cylinders or let a shop do them. The next to be done is the pair of swing cylinders. DYI means less time & work since the reseal will be done on...
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    Cat D8K available ...

    I ran across this on local Craig's list. They say it's been in storage for 42 years. I wonder what parts would go bad in such time. If anybody does contact the seller... Tell us about the machine. https://greensboro.craigslist.org/hvo/5988228306.html CAT. D8K DOZER. BRAND NEW UNUSED. WITH...
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    Hydro Crane Idle Question

    Does each boom section have its own cylinder to extend it ? Looking at a Leibherr LTM 1300 ... https://www.liebherr.com/en/usa/products/mobile-and-crawler-cranes/mobile-cranes/ltm-mobile-cranes/details/ltm130062.html Seems like it would need 6 cylinders to extend the boom. Doesn't...
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    Deere Pins & Bushings

    Just having too much fun... I'm replacing the pins & bushings on the boom. The play made it hard for me to use it smoothly. Here's my question... Is it feasible to just replace the pins and leave the bushings? Bushing replacement is so much more involved. I measured the wear on a pin...
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