Recent content by jaws4518

I had a 1983 Suburban w/6.2 diesel (no turbo). It was great! I think it got 22 mpg on the highway, 17-18 in town. Originally, I think it had a 24 gallon steel tank? Wasn't it considered the first true GM diesel? Looked exactly the same as what I see in the pictures. Well, the tank got a pin hole...

Do you think 250 hrs is too long for a NHC 250? I was reading somewhere that anything with a turbo will do better shedding heat with frequent oil changes which I would concur with the 3k miles. I'm certainly no expert so I just listen and learn. 3000 / 55 = 54.545 hours. Let's say the average...

I have 3 trucks with Progressive through an independent agent. It certainly seems there are few choices? On average around $400 yr per truck for commercial liability. Tractor's are twice as high because they assume you will be pulling a trailer.

I go by the running hours usually. 250 oil change, 500 trans oil. I just flushed my differentials @500 hrs. The oil was pretty dirty. Oil gets expensive to change every 3 months. I'll just say I haven't had any problems with those intervals. I changed my transfer case @500 too.

Are you wanting me to write my autobiography under one general thread? Awe hell! :D

Which thread? Which topic?

So here are the things I have had to do so far. I have not run the dozer for more than an hour because it's not ready. replaced tilt cylinder hydraulic lines and fittings overhaul door seals which were non existent, doors rattled badly, had to be fixed in the open position free main belt...

That Case looks like very nice. I have seen a few like that in my area. I like Case equipment. I don't have any experience with the newer Case stuff.

Last week when thought about removing the seat I looked behind it and saw the seat pocket was full of service folders. The all had a label with the serial number on them. The folder for this machine was there with about 6 others. The writing for the record entries on the face of the folders are...

Yes sir. It is very nice being out shaping the land and rewarding in many ways. As you know, a large part is equipment maintenance and learning your craft.

Well, I think my question has been answered my Sanden. Create a intermediate drive pulley to convert 1" to 3/8" belt drive. Maybe someone has that pulley combo made up for me. Still, your feedback would be great.

I need help with ideas how to add a compressor to this machine. The mount is not the problem, it's a belt and pulley issue. Someone said they had seen a D7G with a/c onboard. I can't find any information out there on this. It would be in the TM or some supplemental instance thereof. I'm sure...

To their credit, I sold myself on it. 😅

Yes sir. These newer auction machines are make-over units. The D7G was attractive for what I believe it is and what it will be. The new paint and look was not a major factor in my decision. My experience with the D5b was the biggest factor. How simple and straight forward to maintain. No ECU...

I agree. It's like that 95% sure statement. That means 5% sure with no chance of coming through. :LOL: There is a guy in my area who wants a lot of bucks for a M916-A2 or A3 w/M870 trailer. He says it's perfect which it's not! I told him nothing is perfect. He said my money was no good. :ROFLMAO: