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  1. DrRick

    mechron rear differential concerns

    Check for any play in the rear axles as they leave the differential, as well as any oil seepage. particularly the right rear axle. I and a friend are possibly seeing failure in the bearing in the rear diff, at about 20 to 25 hours from new. Drives fine but you can grab the axle and wiggle it...
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    miller 301g legend won't weld

    we have a 301g legend that was working fine, and then it just stops making an arc. There is sometimes a faint spark from the rod to the workpiece. welding supplier says it may be the "board" which is about 600 bucks but they aren't sure. I want a bit more authority in the diagnosis before I let...
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    harbor freight tig dinse connectors?

    I have a harbor freight 220 volt tig stick dc welder that has the dinse type connectors for the ground, torch, and rod holder cables. I would like to rig a set of extension cables for this and was trying to locate the correct size dinse connectors to do this. I have seen these called 35/50...
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    john deere rw-14 disc harrow bearings

    I recently acquired this disc and it is in good shape except for the 2 outboard bearings on the front gangs. The bearing seems to be a 2 piece housing and I was wondering if anyone could tell me what type of bearings this has, and are there any tricks to working on these.
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    convert propane to gas in case 811b

    I was wondering if anyone knows the best way to convert my case 811b from the propane setup , back to a carburetor and gasoline setup? It works well but the propane filling is a bit of a hassle and the power would increase I have heard. Where would be a good place to look for a carb, as I can...
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    bobcat 853 boss codes?

    I borrowed a machine and found the BOSS system giving a code FA 2 which seems to mean a air filter warning. The filters are new and the warning only sounds as the rpm's are elevated. This machine has been ragged out pretty well, but I want to be sure I am not going to damage anything if I use...
  7. DrRick

    water pump for AC 5020 (hinomoto c-23??)

    I need a water pump for my fathers' Allis Chalmers model 5020 4wd tractor. I have been told that this 2 cylinder tractor is really a rebadged hinomoto c-23 and the parts also fit a massey ferguson that was sold in the 70's as well. If this sounds correct where is the best place to look for a...
  8. DrRick

    case-poclain excavator purchase

    I may buy a 1989 case-poclain 170c excavator w/ a deutz engine. I am concerned that the engine smokes at startup and under use. It is a black smoke, not blue. The machine sounds good and digs OK, When I move the machine in low speed it turns and moves great. In high speed it will move forward or...
  9. DrRick

    brake fluid in the power steering

    I saw my 84 year old dad today and he told me His brakes were growling and he put some brake fluid in the engine to get it to stop> You may have guessed that he put brake fluid in the power steering reservoir that feeds the power booster in the 99 gmc crew cab. I intend to get a baster bulb and...
  10. DrRick

    550 mule hours - how many??

    I recently bought 2 mules from auction at the burlington railway in kansas city. They are 550's with essex cabs on them. I found they were serviced well, but was surprised to see 8,786 and 14,234 hours on the hour meters. I wonder if this could be correct? That seems to be a lot for 2000 models...
  11. DrRick

    I am looking for any tractor graveyards for case

    I want to convert my case 811b case-o-matic from propane to gasoline and need the hood sheet metal, gas tank, and will have to have a new carb. Does anyone know of any boneyards that might have what I need and also, any info on what series might cross for the sheetmetal?? I am frustated trying...
  12. DrRick

    new dk55 has sounds from hydraulic pump

    I have a dk55 with the kioti loader and 20 hours on it. I have sounds at times that sound like apower steering pump growl that is starved for fluid. This happens when when I have the loader working and I turn the wheel. I also have heard some fluid sounds that change in sound while the tractor...
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