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Iam looking at a machine that has what sounds like a exhaust leak. How can I tell if it is maybe out of the manifold or internal. If manifold has anybody ever replaced on and if so what kind of job is this? Thanks Ryan

Looking to buy a caterpillar 287b. Needs new tracks. Where and what Kind of tracks should I get and does anyone have some instructions on how do take old off and put new on. Iam pretty mechanical but I needs some direction. Any help or manual print outs or pictures would be appreciated. Thanks...

Iam looking at a 287b that currently has one track off and now the guy has decided to just sell it the way it is. How do I get this thing in a trailer with only one track, can it be rolled. I know it needs tracks and Iam sure other undercarriage parts. Can anyone give me a ball park range as to...

I have not touched anything. Just got the machine. Someone else told me that that is just the way the servo system is. Can I upgrade to different style? If so how much am I looking at. It drives me crazy. Ryan

I have a older 873 with the travel yhat has the servo system. Iam not familiar. It is responsive but hard to track straight. Is there adjustment or is there something I can do to help smooth out the travel. Just seems like it want to wander its own way with handles pushed all the way forward...

It was an old one that was in there not one off the new ones. Thanks for the help. I soaked it with penetrating oil over night and got it out with something similar to the reverse drill bit idea. Wow thought the head was coming, got lucky. Thanks again. This sight rocks Ryan

Found out why no compression. The glow plug tip broke off and is stuck in the hole. Any idea how to get that out?

OK Put my finger over 4th cylinder and crank over and there does not feel like there is any compression here. Should I feel some preasure? Ryan

Mike Thanks for the reply. I do have power at that lead wire. I thought I tested them correctly yesterday and put two new ones in. today I pulled them all out and one had the tip burned off it. Can I test them outside the machine. Should I be worried about the piece that broke or burned off in...

I just bought a Lx665 and it starts perfect when warm. It counted down 7 seconds this morning but just cranked and puffed out white smoke and would not start. Tried to cycle again and would not start. Another side note is that when I turn key off starter continues to turn for a few seconds...

How can I tell if my turbo is working. I thought I use to hear it at high rpms but now I don't. Just wondering how to know for sure. Thanks Ryan