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I have a leaking injector seal on a Mercedes OM442 engine, but I can’t find the correct tool to remove the injector lock nut. Has anyone found a suitable tool or a reliable removal method?

My Huber 1300 grader has four-wheel brakes and a master cylinder with a hydraulic booster. The manual lists kit #170868, but the Wagner F71570 kit I used is no longer available. Does anyone know a compatible master cylinder, rebuild kit, or replacement parts?

I've operated an elevating scraper before but have never used an open bowl scraper. I'm especially curious about the controls and where the cushion hitch is located. Any tips or information would be appreciated.

My 2004 Kobelco SK70SR-1E has E03, E06, and E10 codes. The boom idles down when swinging left or extending straight out, even after replacing the SE5 low-pressure sensor. What could cause this hydraulic problem?

My John Deere E260LC excavator stopped working after sitting idle for a month. The monitor is not working, and the controls do not respond, although the batteries are fully charged. What could cause this electrical or control system problem?

My Case 40XT calls for 10W-30 motor oil in the hydraulic system. Can I use ISO 46 hydraulic oil instead? Is it safe to mix 10W-30, hydraulic oil, or tractor hydraulic fluid?

My Britstand HL60 motor grader can shift between 2nd gear and reverse normally, but once I shift into neutral, it won't go back into gear. What could cause this transmission or gear-shifting problem?

I'm handling an estate with an older heavy equipment machine that needs a new home or may have to be scrapped. The planer is broken, tires are flat, and windows need replacing, but the engine and hydraulics work well. How can I determine its weight, value, and best selling options?

I’m looking for a replacement CAT D400E transmission. Are there other CAT machines that use the same transmission and could provide compatible parts?

My 1995 Champion 750 motor grader transmission heats up and stops working, but works normally after cooling down. What could be causing this Champion 750 transmission problem?

I’d check the emergency steering system, fuel supply, and fault codes first.

I heard that loose transmission through-bolts on a CAT 972M can cause slippage alarms. Has anyone experienced this issue or confirmed this repair?

My Komatsu D155 has normal engine, blade, and ripper operation, but it won’t move forward or reverse. A red gear and lightning warning light is flashing on the dash. What should I check?

I'm checking the TVC valve on a Komatsu PC300-3. Pressure is about 22 bar at low idle and 25 bar at high idle, while pilot pressure is normal. Is this TVC pressure range normal?

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