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    Finding Backhoe Head No Vin 310c JD

    Hello Everyone, I am running into a problem with my JD 310c. We bought it used and apparently it had a preexisting issue with the Head. The mechanic found the head had a large crack in it and cannot be repaired. Someone had worked on the head quite a few times already and the head gasket was...
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    C13 Head gasket sealant

    A c13 (kcb) I'm considering is not holding OEM head gaskets. The head is a new OEM CAT and the mechanic suspects a block deck issue. The rest of the motor is in good shape, despite approximately 650k miles on the current build. The liners are in good position. Is it advisable and is there a...
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    P&H Crane Diesel engine problems

    Hey Guys, The Detroit Desiel in my P&H crane is blending water and oil, im trying to find the source, possible head gasket or freeze plug. Currently, I'm trying to rid the engine block of water. Has anyone tried heating the block with a propane heater to evaporate water?
    • SpaceTentacle
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    • crane detroit diesel diesel head gasket imulsified
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Cranes
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    Volvo 160d coolant bottle pressure

    Has anybody ever experienced the coolant bottle on top of the motors in 2013 Volvo 160d over pressurizing? I’ve been told these machines have a known injector cup issue and that could cause this. No codes present. Machine runs strong with no startup issues.
    • Md360s
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    • 160 excavator head gasket injector cup volvo
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
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    Komatsu PC60 head gasket question

    Hi All, I was hoping for some thoughts. I have a PC60 with a 4D94 motor. It has compression (or maybe exhaust) 'puffing' out between the head and block at the back right in the middle. You can feel it, but it's not very strong. Had a ticking since I bought it like a tappet noise, so guess that...
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    Kubota kh66 d1402b dirty coolant

    Hey, I've got an older kubota excavator with a d1402b engine. about 4500 hrs on machine. Engine occasionally pushes coolant to the overflow bottle and runs low on coolant, so I keep an eye on the temp gauge. When it runs hot I'll check the level in the radiator and it'll be low. Top it off and...
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