Advice Please - at 72 yo, I just couldn't retire.
Brand new to the forum and
brand new to heavy equipment.
Recently bought
1951 (same age as me) CAT D8 Dozer
2003 Gehl RS8-42 Telehandler - bought at auction with no service records
I've studied past threads and I believe learned a lot. Particularly
"In need of an education"
posted by Tyler d4c
I have a tentative plan for the Gehl and thought to run it by you all for comment.
1) get sample kits from NAPA, Ford, CAT, or almost anyone it seems?
2) take and submit engine oil and hydraulic oil samples prior to servicing or operating the machine - a benchmark.
3) submit samples of brand new oils right out of the container?
4) be sure to get
- particle count by ISO code
- silicone values
_???
5) post the results here for your valued interpretation.
I'm not confident I understand much - please feel free to comment and educate me.
Thank you!
Terry
Brand new to the forum and
brand new to heavy equipment.
Recently bought
1951 (same age as me) CAT D8 Dozer
2003 Gehl RS8-42 Telehandler - bought at auction with no service records
I've studied past threads and I believe learned a lot. Particularly
"In need of an education"
posted by Tyler d4c
In need of a education
Never having done any oil samples before I decided to send on in on my 5100 hour 279c hydraulic system. How does one determine if there is reason for concern or not ive done some reading on it but its still abit over my head. Thanks as always
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I have a tentative plan for the Gehl and thought to run it by you all for comment.
1) get sample kits from NAPA, Ford, CAT, or almost anyone it seems?
2) take and submit engine oil and hydraulic oil samples prior to servicing or operating the machine - a benchmark.
3) submit samples of brand new oils right out of the container?
4) be sure to get
- particle count by ISO code
- silicone values
_???
5) post the results here for your valued interpretation.
I'm not confident I understand much - please feel free to comment and educate me.
Thank you!
Terry