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<blockquote data-quote="varudga" data-source="post: 118173" data-attributes="member: 20304"><p>Hello gentlemen,</p><p></p><p>Last year I bought a 257B, 2008. I got a good deal on it because the previous owner had mangled the electronics in a bid to fix an issue he was having with the right joystick. He completely bypassed the computer unit. Almost everything worked on it, with one strange quirk: the hour meter never stops running, even when the key is removed. It doesn't make much difference to me - I'm a home/property user and I have no plans to re-sell.</p><p></p><p>The machine starts a heck of a lot easier than my diesel pickup, even in the middle of winter. I was going to rewire the machine properly, but looking at the diagrams in the manual I quickly retreated: "if it ain't broke...". So, I just replaced about 40 connections with quality waterproof connectors, dropped the cab again, and called it good. </p><p></p><p>I also had to replace 9 or 10 bogies to get the undercarriage up to snuff, but now I think the machine is in great shape. (By the way, I don't know if this is allowed here, but a HUGE shout out to BAIR PRODUCTS. These guys are masters. I couldn't get my tracks back on for nothing, and even called a CAT field tech out. Even with his crane truck, we had zero luck, with both of us breaking our bodies on those b---rds for 3.5 hours. Thankfully I made friends with the guy and he juggled his work orders around and only billed me for 30 minutes.... but I was at a loss. Then I found the BAIR hydraulic press, and got the tracks on in less than 10 minutes each. Worth the $500 all.... day.... long.)</p><p></p><p>ANYWAY- </p><p></p><p>I have a few lingering issues that I'm hoping you guys can help me with.</p><p></p><p>1) The heater and A/C do not work. The fan blows at the two different speeds, but I get no heat or A/C. Is this fixable? What do you guys think?</p><p></p><p>2) The ignition only fires the machine maybe 10% of the time. I have to turn the key off and on a bunch. When it turns it over, the engine starts every time with one round of glow-plug, but again, it takes 8 or 9 turns to get it to turn over. Is that just a starter solenoid, like it would be on a pickup? How hard is it to change those on one of these machines? I'd rank my mechanical skill at "20%.... provided I don't break stuff even worse in the process, I'll usually figure it out." Luckily these machines seem a lot stronger than my ability to break stuff (not like my wife's car). </p><p></p><p>3) When I bought the machine, I had a private service tech come out and replace all fluids, but the machine whines now when I use both the tracks and the bucket. I'm thinking it has to be a little low on hydraulic fluid. Is there a way to check? Or do you just fill it until it comes up toward the top of the fill spout? </p><p></p><p></p><p>I think that's all.... I really appreciate any help you guys can give me. I'm sure you're all busy people. </p><p></p><p>Thanks again,</p><p></p><p>VL</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="varudga, post: 118173, member: 20304"] Hello gentlemen, Last year I bought a 257B, 2008. I got a good deal on it because the previous owner had mangled the electronics in a bid to fix an issue he was having with the right joystick. He completely bypassed the computer unit. Almost everything worked on it, with one strange quirk: the hour meter never stops running, even when the key is removed. It doesn't make much difference to me - I'm a home/property user and I have no plans to re-sell. The machine starts a heck of a lot easier than my diesel pickup, even in the middle of winter. I was going to rewire the machine properly, but looking at the diagrams in the manual I quickly retreated: "if it ain't broke...". So, I just replaced about 40 connections with quality waterproof connectors, dropped the cab again, and called it good. I also had to replace 9 or 10 bogies to get the undercarriage up to snuff, but now I think the machine is in great shape. (By the way, I don't know if this is allowed here, but a HUGE shout out to BAIR PRODUCTS. These guys are masters. I couldn't get my tracks back on for nothing, and even called a CAT field tech out. Even with his crane truck, we had zero luck, with both of us breaking our bodies on those b---rds for 3.5 hours. Thankfully I made friends with the guy and he juggled his work orders around and only billed me for 30 minutes.... but I was at a loss. Then I found the BAIR hydraulic press, and got the tracks on in less than 10 minutes each. Worth the $500 all.... day.... long.) ANYWAY- I have a few lingering issues that I'm hoping you guys can help me with. 1) The heater and A/C do not work. The fan blows at the two different speeds, but I get no heat or A/C. Is this fixable? What do you guys think? 2) The ignition only fires the machine maybe 10% of the time. I have to turn the key off and on a bunch. When it turns it over, the engine starts every time with one round of glow-plug, but again, it takes 8 or 9 turns to get it to turn over. Is that just a starter solenoid, like it would be on a pickup? How hard is it to change those on one of these machines? I'd rank my mechanical skill at "20%.... provided I don't break stuff even worse in the process, I'll usually figure it out." Luckily these machines seem a lot stronger than my ability to break stuff (not like my wife's car). 3) When I bought the machine, I had a private service tech come out and replace all fluids, but the machine whines now when I use both the tracks and the bucket. I'm thinking it has to be a little low on hydraulic fluid. Is there a way to check? Or do you just fill it until it comes up toward the top of the fill spout? I think that's all.... I really appreciate any help you guys can give me. I'm sure you're all busy people. Thanks again, VL [/QUOTE]
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