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    Cat D5NLGP

    Cat D5N 2004 serial number AKD00796 when you first crank it up the RPM will slowly increase to the 2000's then when you mash the decellorator and release it it will slowly increase to around 1300 I have replaced both fuel filters and the fuel lines coming from the tank to filter , ckecked...
  2. Mini305CRNewbie

    Help! I don't know what I'm doing!

    I have a CAT 305CR - mini. My boyfriend has been operating for years and seems to think I should be able to do what he wants with no direction whatsoever! I know what I want to do with the mini and I know what it can do, though I really can't seem to combine the two. We have/had a ditch (for a...
    • Mini305CRNewbie
    • Thread
    • backfilling cat 305 cr flattening the ground help right way to use machine
    • Replies: 5
    • Forum: Excavators
  3. GregoryJohnston77

    case580D valve guide removal and depth.

    Hey Guys I have a case 580d first off. Okay my issue is I live in a small town, we have no machine shop. I've taken out valve guides of many gasers, I've never done a backhoe engine. It's the 207D in a late 80s case 580D. My #1. question is am I safe to press them out myself? I know in cast...
  4. C

    262C Fuel pump water leak

    G’day I was wondering if anyone could shed some light on this issue I have. I’ve got a 2011 262C with a C3.4 engine and machine prefix MST that has some form of water governor on the side of the fuel pump which is leaking badly but not affecting the fuel side of the engine. Can I bypass this...
    • CTS229
    • Thread
    • cat 262c fuel pump help skid steer water leak
    • Replies: 15
    • Forum: Skid Steers
  5. R

    JCB 212s

    I’m having a problem with my JCB 212s machine locking up and not moving, sometimes it will move right away and other times it takes a couple of minutes to start going. Warning light for transmission pressure is on. I heard that it’s possibility an issue with the pressure sensor that won’t allow...
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    Possible Reasons for a Highway Truck to have Oil leaking from back wheels?

    Hello everyone: I have a question. There's a trade school project where I need to identify what is causing oil to be dripping out of the back wheels of a 1998 Western Star 4964EX Highway truck. For some context the truck has 405, 500 km of travel and engine hours of 6, 321. What advice can...
    • NoelG
    • Thread
    • 1998 4964ex advice back wheels education help oil leaking truck western star
    • Replies: 25
    • Forum: Trucks
  7. R

    Komatsu D-155AX-3

    Looking for someone to help me find where I can get a HMT controller tested. Went through trouble shooting guide and concluded that the HMT controller is bad but will cost $4300 and would like to get it tested before expending this money.
    • Russell Ludwig
    • Thread
    • d155ax dozer electrical help komatsu wiring
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Dozers
  8. F

    Volvo L220E errors

    ok hey everyone i got these code messages on the dash saying "monitoring transmission oil level" i believe and "brake pressure low" also i believe " brake solenoid" ....I just took off the rear right wheel to patch it and pulled it off without the proper tools.... no bueno....(that was...
    • FredDukes
    • Thread
    • brakes on wheel loader error code help service transmission volvo l220e wheel loader
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Wheel Loaders
  9. S

    Case Excavator CX210-B ECU Default Settings Problem

    Hi There everybody, I’m working on a CX210-B and I’m trying to set the default settings on the ECU; I’ve done what the service manual tells me to do... but i keep getting the “CONT A ERR” I’ve the machine turned OFF The throttle on H And the specs on the attached photo. Do anyone knows...
    • stemasaya
    • Thread
    • case cx210 cx210 cx210-b ecu ecu problem help
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Excavators
  10. BIgMike614

    Mysterious piece found in oil pan of cummins motor.

    I was helping a friend do a service on a 04 T800 mixer. On the drain plug I found what looks to be a piece of cast iron. None of us here at the shop nor the two Cummins mechanics with "30 years a piece" can figure out where it came from, the motor is a Cummins ism. Any help would be much...
    • BIgMike614
    • Thread
    • cummins help isx motor
    • Replies: 7
    • Forum: Trucks
  11. M

    Help: Electrical question on a Massey Ferguson 50e - Shuttleshift Solenoid

    I have a Massey Ferguson 50e tractor loader that will not engage in forward or reverse. I have replaced the Vickers solenoid block, and no luck. Fluids are up to correct levels, etc. The pedals cause the relays on the steering column to click, but no solenoid action. I tested current at the...
  12. G

    Going to look at some auction backhoes....

    Hi all, newer member here. Thanks in advance for your knowledge. Im going to look at some backhoes this week at an large equipment auction. Don't have too much experience with a backhoe but going with someone who knows a couple things about general equipment maintenance, diesel engines, etc...
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    what does the EX120 in hitachi ex120 excavator stand for?

    i am working on a school project and need to know what the EX120 in the hitachi EX120 excavator stand for?
    • trevorfoldy
    • Thread
    • definition ex120 help hitachi hitachiex120
    • Replies: 2
    • Forum: Excavators
  14. P

    2001 JD 750C LGP problems. Please HELP!

    Hello all! I am new to the forum and relatively new to owning a 2001 JD 750C LGP dozer with around 12,780 hrs. 1st problem: Started two days ago. Dozer works like a champ for first 30 minutes of day and then goes into "Slow Mo" mode after warming up. Blade hydraulics (6 way) do not slow down...
    • powerplusdude
    • Thread
    • 750c dozer help john deere problem
    • Replies: 10
    • Forum: Dozers
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    Komatsu PC 290 - 8 HELP !!!

    I have a problem with Komatsu PC - 290 - 8. While working engine keep stoping after load pressure. Just engine swith off ! engine power is all right. Hydraulic pump was repaired a few days ago, pressures are fine. The computer doesn´s show any error !!! Problem is not constant - power is maximum...
  16. witchermtnex

    HELP! John Deere 310SE Cranks but wont fire

    Hello everybody I have a 98 310se Backhoe.. Ive had this unit a long time and it hasn't seen much hard use in years I use it to move stuff and scrape my drive way.. Anyway a few days ago I used it to move a fridge and it ran perfect.. Today It cranks but wont fire up.. It was low on fuel so I...
  17. J

    CASE PADFOOT ROLLER HELP

    I've got a Case pad foot roller and the serial number tag under the steps has been broken off and missing. I am wondering if anyone knows any other way to identify the machine to get the original serial number.
    • JakeDearing
    • Thread
    • case help padfoot roller serial number sheepfoot
    • Replies: 0
    • Forum: Rollers
  18. J

    John Deere Loader help!!

    I've got an older model John Deere loader that I believe to be a 544 model. However, my serial number has been painted over. I've tried everything I can to get the paint off of the numbers but the solvent is cleaning away the numbers as well. I do however, have the cab enclosure serial number...
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    Jlg t500j dead

    I have a jlg t500j 24v i was using it in my yard to cut down tree limbs i went up to a limb cut it down amd when i turned around all power was off so i figured i accidentally bumped the shutoff button so i pulled it out and nothing did this a few times before i realized i had to climb down some...
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