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    1994 Cat D5C Steering Issue

    Howdy. I purchased a Cat D5C (S/N: 9DL0730). It has a steering issue that I am trying solve. This is my first dozer repair but I have worked on lots of automotive stuff. Symptoms: The dozer will not turn left. Turns right ok. When you apply only the left pedal the machine just comes to a...
    • 77x
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    • d5c dozer issue problem steering symptom will not turn
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dozers
  2. CMichael

    D5c

    I have a D5c serial number 5xk29073, model number 3046. I had ignition switch problems the other day and replaced the switch. at first it would not shut off, then it would not start and now all I am hearing is clicking. I have tried ( hard ) to read the schematic and I am just really having an...
    • CMichael
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    • clicking d5c dozer heavy duty mechanic heavy equipment ignition switch problem master mechanic
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Dozers
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    D5C XL series III slow blade hydraulics at idle

    Just bought a used D5 that pushes strong. All seems to work, except it won’t even lift the blade at idle. Everything works as it should and blade will even lift machine at 3/4+ throttle. Is there an adjustment for hydraulic speed? It would be nice to be able to move the blade even when the motor...
    • dfester
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    • d5c dozer slow hydraulics tracks undercarriage
    • Replies: 3
    • Forum: Dozers
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    Homemade screens from worn soil screener panels?

    Hi folks, I've enjoyed a lot of your posts and was wondering if anyone had tried making dozer screens from old worn-out soil screener screens? I'm the new owner of an old open Cat D5C (serial 6PJ00370). It needs new 20" pads and chains, but otherwise it's in good shape at 3800 hours. I'm going...
    • edbemis
    • Thread
    • d5c homemade screens sweeps
    • Replies: 14
    • Forum: Dozers
  5. Darien peto

    D5C Series 3 Hystat blade control

    Hello everyone, I recently acquired this machine and it was flooded in hurricane Ida, machine is back up and running but I am having major difficulties finding part # and diagrams. I also truthfully cant afford to buy a service manual for her at the moment. If anyone has a copy they are willing...
    • Darien peto
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    • cat caterpillar control d5c diagrams dozer parts manual service manual
    • Replies: 8
    • Forum: Dozers
  6. Seans problems

    D5C lpg dozer wont move again

    Serial: 6CS1142 Hi every one, A while back with the help of the community I found that the valve for the parking brake on the machine locked up the tracks. After swapping that solenoid and valve it ran great until today. Operator stated that he was pushing a pile slightly uphill and the tracks...
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    CAT D5C series III left track in reverse

    Car D5C left tankt is stuck in reverse. I capped off line F on the pilot joystick to make sure it wasn't just bypassing inside the valve. Removed the top cover on the front pump, according to sis this is where the actuator is, actuator was stuck in what would be the reverse position, encouraged...
    • Slim Tech
    • Thread
    • actuator cat d5c hystat left track right track series iii stuck in reverse
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Dozers
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