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  1. 92U 3406

    The upcoming generation

    Talked to one of the apprentices today, he just finished his first week of his first year heavy equipment mechanic apprenticeship schooling. If what he told me is true about the kids in his class, us fellas 30 to retirement age have nothing but job security.
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    Best fill material

    I need to backfill around a house foundation as there's a negative grade towards the foundation. Just wondering what would be the best fill material to use in this situation? No topsoil will be placed on top.
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    ISL Serial Number Location?

    Have what I believe is a CM2350 ISL Cummins in the shop and I cannot seem to find a S/N tag or stamp anywhere for it.
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    No more WD40 and Brake Clean in Canada?????

    Been hearing internet rumours that Canada will be banning the sale of products containing more than 10% VOCs on Jan 1, 2024. Supposedly this includes WD40 and brake clean. No idea if it just applies to the product in aerosol form or if that covers it in bulk containers as well.
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    TD-15C injection pump R&I

    Have a customer wanting the injection pump removed on a TD-15C dozer. I don't have the S/N on hand at the moment. Just wondering if anyone had the procedure to R&I the injection pump? More or less just curious what is all involved in terms of timing and anything a guy should know to save some...
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    NTA-855-A front crank seal

    Doing the front seal on the above engine (CPL 1415, S/N 30345XXX). Dealer is useless for information so was hoping someone could help. Looking for the torque spec for the front balancer bolts and the installation depth for the seal. Also, I need to install a wear sleeve on the crank. Is there...
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    Pre-start jitters

    Just finished up a complete engine overhaul, my first HD diesel engine rebuild in a decade. I just got it dropped back in the machine last night and started hooking it all up, should be ready to fire up Monday afternoon. Of course its the weekend and I'm sitting at home and my nerves are getting...
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    LM5080 slow hydraulics

    Looking for a direction to go with on this one. Unfortunately I do not have a S/N on hand at the moment. Hydraulics are slow, story I got was it was sent out for servicing a while back and when returned the hydraulics were slow, I'd guess about half the speed they should be. This machine has a...
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    JD 35D Air cleaner

    Anybody have the Donaldson part number for the plastic air filter assembly on a JD 35D s/n 2608XX? Dealer is telling me over 2 month wait for one.
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    Ford Axle

    I don't think there really is a spot for light pickup truck stuff on this site but not making much progress on Google. Figure maybe someone on here might have some suggestions. Got the 8.8 Ford diff with electronic locker. Last winter the pinion seal started leaking. No big deal, 175k on it so...
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    Charge spec for a Cat B6s breaker

    Have a B6s Cat breaker in the shop and was hoping someone would be able to pull up a charge spec for the nitrogen. Unfortunately the serial number tag is damaged and all I can possibly make out is that the prefix starts with an "H" maybe. Going out on a limb I'd guess its probably going to be...
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    Something to think about

    When you walk into a business, you catch more flies with honey than you do with vinegar. When you walk in the door and act like some bigshot and treat the employees there like crap, just remember that those folks working there that you're being a prick towards might just need some construction...
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    WTF is with road maintenance crews these days

    Hwy 5 and 16 in BC were a pathetic mess this past week, moreso today. 90% of my trip was spent putting along on a sheet of ice. Maybe, MAYBE a tandem load of sand spread out on the road over a couple hundred kilometers. Lots of cars and trucks in the ditch. How is this level of service even...
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    Getting paid

    How do you independent mobile mechanics and welders ensure you get paid for your work? A bigger and well established company doesn't seem like a big deal to get paid by but what about these smaller outfits? Do you demand payment upon completion or upfront? Run credit/reference checks on them etc?
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    Caterpillar fined $145k after employee falls into vat of molten iron

    https://local12.com/news/nation-world/caterpillar-fined-worker-incinerated-fell-vat-melting-pot-molten-iron-job-site-osha-mapleton-illinois-guardrails-restraint-systems-emoployee-safety-foundry-machinery-construction-lawsuit RIP. Apparently there was a lack of railings and/or restraint system...
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    Is it just me or........

    does anyone else kind of enjoy seeing the results of a catastrophic failure? Its kind of intriguing in a way seeing something completely destroyed and trying to find out why it came to be.
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    330F Acert Turbos

    HCK prefix Cat 330F. When one of the turbos fails, do they get replaced in pairs or is it acceptable to replace just the failed one? One has blown and sending oil into the aftertreatment system, so major cleanup required here. Anything else a guy should look at doing once its all apart?
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    Weight reduction

    Anybody think its possible to get a W900A tare weight down to 11,000 lbs (or less)? Daycab, shortened frame, single drive axle on FL air ride, 3406/RTO 15 speed. No 5th wheel or deck, single 100 gal fuel tank. Willing to delete one stack if I have to lol.
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    Propane vs acetylene?

    I've used oxy-acetylene more or less exclusively my entire career. My garage at home has limited space so for curiosity sake, just wondering how well oxy-propane cutting and welding torches work since I can just rob the tank off my bbq for the rare occaision I need to heat, cut or braze.
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    PSA for customers

    Maybe a bit of a rant but seriously some folks in the office as well as some supervisors need to hear this. If you call in to enquire about renting something, please do not say that you'll call back later to confirm if you'll take it or not, then not call and just show up to pick it up out of...
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