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    Cat 259B3 Sputters, Blows White Smoke Only After Hours of Use

    Hi all, The machine has around 2,000 hours on it. Runs fine for 3-4 hours, then I notice it gradually starts losing power. When I give it full throttle it starts sputtering, and won't run well at more than about half throttle. Puffs of white smoke from the exhaust. Not using oil, but coolant...
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    CAT 259b3 Hour Meter Continues To Run When Key Removed

    Hi all, I've got a CAT 259b3 (serial number YYZ03203) with an hour meter that continues to run even with the key removed. Does anyone happen to have a wiring diagram? I've done some research, and it seems like it's going to be a wiring and/or alternator issue, but I haven't been able to find...
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    259b3 undercarriage

    i have a cat 259b3 vin yyz03283 the tracks are wearing more on the inside and the undercarriage seems to be misaligned front of tracks point out wards. was wondering if anyone has had this issue and if replacing the front axle bearings would help realign the undercarriage or if both sets need...
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    first post, cat 259b3 rear axle bearing (?? identify)

    hello, first post here, i have a 2011 cat 259b3, that i use for general landscape work. i have a pretty well rounded mechanical history (truck mechanic 3 years, industrial boiler chiller mechanic 10 years, always had old equipment that required much work (case 1845b, bobcat 642b, farm equipment...
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