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    CAT 320C burst hose and fire

    I am working on dredging out a 70-year-old pond and yesterday was in the back part of the pond when a hydraulic hose to the boom cylinder burst. There was an immediate rainstorm of oil and I tried to briefly get the boom lowered but pressure failed quickly enough that did not work. I got the...
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    CAT 320 CL AC error message 43

    These are the specs for my machine: sn PAB06638 Engine SN MAE05872 AR No. (arrangement) 2870092 My CAT 320CL shows an "E" when you run the A/C or even just the fan. When I accessed the error codes at startup (hold temp up and down at same time) I got a flashing Error 43 on the HVAC screen...
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    CAT 320C battery replacement

    These are the specs for my machine: sn PAB06638 Engine SN MAE05872 AR No. (arrangement) 2870092 My CAT 320CL has been sitting a few weeks waiting for me to get back to work with it...dredging out 70 years of sludge in the 20 acre farm pond. Last time I was here it was a bit sluggish starting...
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    CAT 320 CL A/C issue

    2006 CAT 320CL sn PAB06638 Engine SN MAE05872 AR No. (arrangement) 2870092 While greasing the 320 yesterday I had the engine running. I heard a loud POP noise and a hissing release of pressure...and the engine rpms increased slightly. I immediately shut down the engine and looked for any...
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    CAT 320 video - fuel priming

    I was able to use the Operation and Maintenance Manual for my CAT 320CL to prime the fuel system and get it going after fuel system filter changes. I have never seen it done before and could not find any videos that really showed or explained it. So, I put this video together, complete with some...
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    CAT 320 fuel system priming procedure

    I have been doing a pretty thorough service on my 320...hydraulic, air and fuel system. I have all the filters replaced, just got the fuel filter swapped late this afternoon. I have never hand primed a diesel system. I followed the O&M procedure for the first part...loosen filter vent, prime...
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    CAT 320C air, fuel hydraulic filters replacement

    I am doing filter replacements on my 2006 CAT 320CL...fuel, water/fuel separator, hydraulics, air. In regards to the fuel filter, I checked youtube but have not found straightforward answers so I'll ask you. 1. Do I need to fill the new filter with diesel before installing? 2. Do I need to use...
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    Tools/gauges for excavator maintenance?

    IR gun for temperature measurement -- any specific models to avoid? Any base specifications to consider when purchasing one? Pressure gauges for hydraulics -- recommendations for general-purpose use with an excavator? I have a 2021 Takeuchi TB370 and a 2006 CAT 320CL -- do gauge sets typically...
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    CAT 320CL temperature gauge erratic

    2006 CAT 320C L Details: CAT 320C L sn PAB06638 Engine SN MAE05872 AR No. (arrangement) 2870092 It has been running fine lately. Operating temp is usually about "5-6" out of possible 10 or so increments. In the picture, you can see where it is now when it should really show at about the...
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    CAT 320 oil pan replacement -- detritus in pan

    I am replacing my oil pan and started the process today. A few weeks ago I was cleaning out the belly area and had a hinged belly plate hanging down. I got distracted with another issue on the cat and forgot the hanging plate. When I slewed the cab the plate hit the track and mangled the plate...
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    CAT 320CL undercarriage rebuild

    SN PAB 06638 2006 DOM We are in the midst of replacing some of our undercarriage. Machine has 7000 hours on it. I bought it last November, 2022, and have been using it to dredge our 70 year old, 20 acre pond. The sprockets had gotten sharp, one bottom roller froze and flat spotted, another is...
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    CAT 320C L fuel leak

    I recently bought a 2006 CAT 320C L for dredging out a 20 acre pond...70 years of buildup needs to be removed. Details: CAT 320C L sn PAB06638 Engine SN MAE05872 AR No. (arrangement) 2870092 I noticed a fuel leak at the base of the rightmost fuel line...I assume that is the line...
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    CAT 320C - just bought

    A year ago, I bought a new Takeuchi TB370 and have been using it at our family farm in S. Georgia to dredge/clean out 70 years of sand and sludge that has built up in the 20-acre pond. The TB370 works well but we quickly realized we needed a bigger machine to be efficient. My son and I have been...
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