checking bevel gear oil on cat 941
well sorry for the dumb question, but was wondering what is the right way to check the bevel gear oil level? i mean with the loader shut off and the oil cold or loader running with warm oil??
View ArticlePin Turning
I've been told by many that this practice is rarely done anymore because of the low cost of new links. That seems a little crazy to me. I need to service the undercarriage on one of my machines...
View ArticleCAT 257b grease hardened up in bearing
Hi I have a 2005 CAT 257b. One one the grease fittings on the undercarriage won't accept grease. I took it off and confirmed it wasn't the fitting by putting grease through it while it was off. I tried...
View Articlecase 455c idler
Recently replaced chain, with pads, noticed idler has lots of play on shaft. What are the idler guides [looks like steel plates with a couple holes] I see for sale? What year is [series 3] case 455c?
View Article125e torque converter
My dad has 125e and the torque converter seals are leaking back. Can I change them myself? I can't find any info or parts for this thing. It needs a flex plate as well.
View Articlebrake band/linings for cat 931b
got the parts and they sent me two sizes of rivits --- a long one and a short one any idea why? short ones don't even poke through brake and band is the rivet tool a special item from CAT or can a guy...
View ArticleCAT 257b oil draining very slow
I started doing an oil change today and the oil is draining extremely slow. I mean a tiny trickle that was still draining after 6 hours. Is that normal? I had the oil fill cap open so the oil could...
View Articlecat 257b oil leak?
I just bought a 2005 CAT 257b at auction. I used it for the first time and when I opened the engine compartment there was oil everywhere. I checked the oil cap and it was very loose so I'm hoping...
View ArticleUsing engine oil in Cat 943 hydrostat transmission?
G'day from Western Australia, I have heard that some years ago Caterpillar said you could use engine oil in hydrostatic transmissions. I have a Cat 943 traxcavator (yep that one with the BIG tranny...
View ArticleTrack Loaders digging basements
I have dug several basements in the past 10 years or so and while digging one out the other day I thought I wonder if my method is the same as others or do they do it different . The end result being...
View Articlegrease fitting not accepting grease CAT 257b
Hi, I have a zerk fitting that is not accepting grease. I took the fitting off and filled it with brake cleaner as I was advised now I'm trying to use my grease gun to force the brake cleaner in there...
View Article953c drive system over heating
Temp gauge in red light blinks alarm goes off .changed trans filters pressure washer rad and oil cooler,checked fan belts for slippage, need some ideas of things to check
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Removing a clogged pin on cat 257b
This pin is clogged up and won't accept grease. You can see in the pic where I took the bolt and washer out. I'm told I need to remove the pin and clean in. Has anyone done this before and is it...
View ArticleInstalling brake bands and liners on cat 955 L
Need to install new brake bands and liners on my 955 L,( #85J) is this something I can tackle on a weekend or is this beyond the shade tree mechanic on the farm. After I remove Set, fuel tank, battery...
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Allis let me down yet again
The old 7G was working pretty hard for the money, digging a basement hole for our new home at the farm, lasted but two days then lo reverse decided to not cooperate. Had been working flawless other...
View Article977h be ware
977h main hyd hose blew from pump to filter, prolbem is cat has quit making fitting for one end of line. a 1 and 1/16 button fitting with made on two bolt hold down. had to get 1 1/8 end cut hold down...
View ArticleCat259D/289D vs Bobcat T590/T650
Hi All, I am new to the forum, and new to this line of work. I am looking for opinions on two items: Cat vs Bobcat? (they and Case are the only dealers local to me so other ones like Tak and Kabota...
View ArticleNEED HELP with 1978 Cat 931 track tensioner seal replacement
My right track won't stay tight. I pulled the covers and cleaned it out and the seal around the tensioner shaft is bad. I'm hoping someone on here can give me instructions on replacing. Any help will...
View Articlepulling a torque converter on a 955L
whats the easy way to put the converter out of 955L sn 13x ?
View ArticlePositives
Just curious as to the positives for the later hydro and electro/hydro tractors on the markets today, that is over the old fashioned hard clutch and gear and lever control tractors. My old Allis is a...
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