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  1. ZGrant231

    Pony motor only fires one at a time

    Working with a my D7 17A. I went to move it out of its cover this spring and had a hell of a time getting the pony going. After swaping carbs, plugs, checking valves, points and compression I accidentally knocked a plug wire off and it started right up. Now with both wires hooked up, all...
  2. ZGrant231

    D7 17a lift cylinder reseal kit

    Im looking for a lift cylinder reseal kit for my 17A #12338. Does anyone have access to the vintage caterpillar SIS that might be able to help me find a seal kit for my girl? Also, her last hydraulic oil change had some pices of what looked like felt stuck to the filter element right...
  3. ZGrant231

    D8 14a corrner bit identification

    Both my local dealer and caterpillar customer care are unable to find the corner bits i need for my ex military 14A, #9A1872. When I bring a picture in of the vin tag 9A1872 the kid behind the counter says that vin doesn't exist. I send the picture to caterpillar customer care and they...
  4. ZGrant231

    D8 14a starter motor not engaging.

    My d8 14a starter motor won't engage. It started acting up about the first day, only turning the engine over 50% the time. When it would act up. I would shut it off, go through starting sequence and it would engage and start just fine. Trying to limp it through the project, I delt with it...
  5. ZGrant231

    Building new canopy for an old D8

    My d8 14a winch cat had a small 2" round canopy. I've turned away from shoving several trees from the fear of a top crashing down 70-80' right into my lap or worse. I've removed the 2" pipe and bought a trailer of 4×4 .250" wall tube and plan on a full wrap around the tank from 1/2" plate...
  6. ZGrant231

    D7 17a turbo air cleaner

    While serving the air cleaner on my D7 17A 12k the lower cup and center contained oil. My 17a manuals show the screen type oil baths, but stamped on the lower tub "do not use oil " Is this a dry type cleaner? Has anyone had experience with this style that have the small tubes in it?
  7. ZGrant231

    D7 17A transmission intake screen location

    While serving my newly acquired D7 17a 12xxx with manual trans. Both quick service plug and bevel gear transmission plug magnets seem to have quite a bit of debris stuck to them and the filter was dry. Slightly wet on the lower half, but definitely not circulating fluid like it should after two...
  8. ZGrant231

    D7 17a direct start seller on amazon

    Does any one recognize or have experience with this seller on Amazon? https://www.amazon.com/dp/B007AMAMCM/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_fabc_RGPTDSW1VE767YKJJGX8 Assuming its the correct MT50, 11 TOOTH DRIVE LEFT ANGLE HELICAL CONVERSION. I'm looking to do a conversion on my 17a #12338
  9. ZGrant231

    S175 lifting full totes.

    With much searching and no definitive answer. I'm looking to have a set of pallet forks with my s175 to off/on load totes, I'm currently rigging and slinging them with an excavator but I'm about to pull the trigger on a set of forks. Does any one lift/move/stack full 275/300 gallon totes with...
  10. ZGrant231

    D8 9a model?

    I was looking at bringing this D8 home, #9A1942 can some one identify this model? I'm not sure if it falls in the rd8, 2u, or 13a model units.
  11. ZGrant231

    Track pad bolt source

    Where does everyone recommend purchasing track pad bolts? Specifically 1/2 x 1-1/2 I've read that OEM bolts hold longer but, I'm just trying to get the rest of the life out of a set chains and pads witch isn't much. 500hrs max The machine is a moldy old AC HD6 that I used for occasional...
  12. ZGrant231

    Sh75 final drive stuck in hi range

    I ordered and received and installed my second atemp at a replacement MAG-63 drive. This is what finaldrivemotors.com sent me that assured me it would be correct. o_O *When the travel levers are pulled-pushed it will travel in an arch. *When going up hill it will need pulled up by the...
  13. ZGrant231

    8x8 to 8x6.5 wheel adaptors

    Can any one point me in the direction (link) of some 8 lug wheel adapters from 8x8 skid steer, to 8x6.5 truck? I've got a wide variety if tire/wheel combos that id love to wear out this summer on my S175 and S220.
  14. ZGrant231

    SH75u final drive

    I recently lost a final drive assembly on my sumitomo Sh75 when the planetary assembly decided to Granade, taking out the entire gearing unit. KAA0905 I purchased a entire replacement assembly from finaldriveparts.com / woodland fluid power inc. Witch they assured me would work. Eaton...
  15. ZGrant231

    Pivot valve removal

    I've got the lines labeled and disconnected. Bolts removed, 3 on top, 3 on bottom. But can't seem to see how this comes out of this 1995 sumitomo Sh75u. Has any one had experience with removal of this style pivot valve?
  16. ZGrant231

    Hydrolic Blade "hold valve"

    My Sumitomo sh75 blade bleeds off from max height to ground level in about 2.5 seconds. Bleeds both ways up or down. I purchased the machine with this issue and I'm not sure how long it's been like this. I have ran numerous tests on the cylinders come to the conclusion that both lift...
  17. ZGrant231

    Ex58 bucket curl hose size

    my ex58 uses all 1/2" #8 hoses on the boom, even the thumb, except the bucket curl witch is 3/8 and cycles quite slow compared to the other functions. I'm just curious if this is standard to have the bucket curl run a smaller line or mabey it's a quick fix from a previous owner? All...
  18. ZGrant231

    Hitachi parts online?

    I am after a front crank seal for my hitachi ex58. I call my local Deere/Hitachi dealer and give the parts guy the VIN after he said I am mistaken on the model. I get put on hold, then comes back to tell me I don't have a "legal Hitachi" that they can acuratly get parts for. Like I'm some...
  19. ZGrant231

    Hitachi EX58mu Isusu 4LE1 fuel leak

    My 4LE1 has developed a fuel leak at what isuzu calls the fuel pump. I replaced the o ring in the injector body but still have fuel coming from the steel plate and aluminum body held together buy the 5 point bolts. 5 point bolts are usually a security or safety feature. Is any one...
  20. ZGrant231

    Bobcat 435 cylinder play

    My bobcat 435 has developed exesive slop in a cylinders travel. Seems to have this play within the full stroke, just noticable by hand here. All pins are tight and machine has been very well maintained during its 3k hour life. Here is a video of me pushing on the bucket to show the arm...
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