Backing off idler wheel
I need some slack in my tracks. I removed the zerk fitting behind the idler wheel and stuck a chunk of 6x6 between the bucket and idler and rolled back but the idler won't budge. Any ideas on how to...
View ArticleCase 1450 suction filter?
Hi Everyone, Just joined the forum today. This is my first piece of heavy equipment so please b kind! :) I bought this 1983 1450 loader about 6 mos ago. The seller told me that after it warms up a...
View ArticleCat 955
I was working with my Cat 955 everything working fine, turned off and got back on about 10 minutes later and tried to steer left both tracks would stop, tried to steer right same thing both would stop....
View ArticleJD 450B track adjuster rod
Does anyone know the length of the track adjuster rod on a JD 450B?
View Article86J 951B Tempurature
Just thought i would ask some of the guys that have been around these things a bit if there is anything that can be done to help the machine run cooler. It was 95degrees F here today and i could only...
View ArticleBobcat t190 turbo problem
I have an 05 t190 with 1450 hrs. The turbo went out and after replacing the turbo and putting it back together when the loader reaches operating temperature it sets off the low oil pressure alarm code....
View ArticleCat 277B Skidsteer Steering problems.
Caterpillar doesn't know what to think of this. Seeking some advice... The machine will drive forward just fine. If you try to turn left(right track operating), the brake grabs and eventually locks up...
View ArticleHyd Cylinders + bearings and pins
So now that I have the tilt cylinders off the CAT 941B (Ser #806907) to replace the Blown Seals (previous post) I looked over the pins/bearings on the cylinder. The barrel end bearings & pin looked...
View ArticleASV RC60 inner / Outer sleeve installation
I've tried taking the the cap screw bolts out to replace the inner and outer sleeves on the track sprocket drive and the bolt is hitting the skid steer frame not allowing it be removed. Does the...
View ArticleValue/usefulness of a Cat 977L with 4 in 1
I'm just curious of peoples opinions on this older front engine machine. They are not as easy to use as the new rear engine hydrostatic machines. The visibility is not as good, the balance is not as...
View ArticleCase 850b Track Loader
I have owned a Case 850b Track Loader for 15 years.I have rebuilt every part on one and also own a Case 1155D that I know from front to back.I have a lot of good used parts for 850B.Would also be glad...
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Allis 7G 'the beast' lives
Finally, FINALLY got some time to myself this morning, albeit after a twelve hour owl shift, sat down with all my pieces and parts that failed to work when I swapped the transmission out. Two gates...
View ArticleFor digging rock and tree clearing 977L, 963 or 973 with or without a 4 in 1
Thought maybe there was some folks that had spent time in the 977l and then moved to newer machines. My 977l is going to be a farm machine(if I keep it). I want to dig up some somewhat soft limestone...
View ArticleMelted battery terminal
My 1979 International 175 Series C Loader was running great, had just moved many boulders and earth, the next startup melted the positive terminal of the first battery in a dual series lineup. Looking...
View ArticleT-200 starts running wide open will not shut down
Need help T-200 runs wide open will not shut off what can make this happen
View Article977H Increase traction?
Trying to re-dig a water-logged, clay sludge, filled pond with my old 977H. Trying to back up the slope with anything more than an empty bucket leaves me spinning in the dirt. Grade is pretty steep and...
View ArticleDrive motor seal leak
Hello, I'm new, not sure if I'm doing this correctly, but here goes. I have a 2001 ASV 30, 500 hours with light duty. When its parked and off, the right motor shaft seal (I think) leaks Hyd. fluid. It...
View ArticleASV RC 60 Inner Back wheel installation
I've just replaced the real wheel axle and am trying to install the inner rear wheel back onto the axle hub. The wheel diameter is interfering with the main undercarriage swing arm making it difficult...
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Always wondered why so many 977H pictures show a winch on the back.............
Now I know. Was adding material to the bank of the pond when I went a few inches too far over and it collapsed under me. That big ole opening on the back of my machine would have looked really great...
View Article"Frozen" idlers on a 941B
Since repacking the tilt cylinders on the CAT 941B the machine has been sitting a while (several weeks) and when I moved it to test out the repacked cylinders I noticed a loud squeal coming from the...
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