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  1. Elixer G

    What’s the best way to rebuild a John Deere 9630 transmission without relying on a remaining unit?

    I am getting tired of replacing transmissions with reman units every time one fails. I'm looking into rebuilding them in-house and would like to hear from anyone who has experience with 9630 transmission rebuilds. Are there reliable aftermarket parts suppliers for these transmissions? Is there...
  2. Elixer G

    Has anyone dealt with a Case 650K that stays stuck in forward no matter what gear is selected?

    Has anyone dealt with a Case 650K stuck in forward all the time? Machine starts fine, but it keeps trying to move forward in F, N, or R unless the brakes are applied. Dash shows FNR correctly and there are no fault codes. Replaced relays, fuses, terminals, and even tried another drive controller...
  3. Elixer G

    What was it like operating a Cat 740 articulated dump truck in muddy winter conditions?

    I once ran a Caterpillar 740 during a really wet winter job moving dirt for railroad tracks near a biodiesel plant. The mud was terrible, but the 740 handled it surprisingly well. Worked night shift the whole time and honestly enjoyed running the truck, but those long muddy winter shifts are...
  4. Elixer G

    Why do some gears on a Caterpillar 140H work intermittently while others shift to neutral?

    I'm having a strange transmission issue with my Caterpillar 140H and hoping someone here has dealt with something similar. 1st gear works every time, and 5th and 8th usually work, but sometimes I have to shift back to park first before they engage properly. 2nd gear is the biggest problem...
  5. Elixer G

    Can I safely reuse a cracked lift cylinder gland nut on a John Deere 550G, or should it be replaced?

    I'm in the middle of resealing the lift cylinders on my John Deere 550G and ran into something I'm not too happy about. On the left lift cylinder, I noticed the gland nut has a crack running from the outer threads toward the inside near the wiper seal bore. I attached photos because I’m curious...
  6. Elixer G

    Anyone know a good aftermarket source for CAT limit switch 197-3818?

    Hey guys, trying to find a CAT 197-3818 limit switch for the armrest on one of our machines, but the local dealer hasn't been much help. Looking into aftermarket options-just want something that actually fits and holds up. Does anyone have a go-to supplier or website for these? Any issues with...
  7. Elixer G

    Leading heavy equipment auctioneers to know in 2026

    I've been looking into top-heavy equipment auction platforms like Ritchie Bros., boom and Bucket, and IronPlanet, and I'm curious what's actually working in 2026. Which auction sites do you trust most?
  8. Elixer G

    What Was Your Experience Browsing Boom & Bucket Listings?

    I've been checking out Boom & Bucket lately, and honestly, the listings look really clean and detailed, super easy to find what you're looking for. It actually makes the whole browsing experience feel smooth and a lot more user-friendly compared to some other platforms. For those who've used...
  9. Elixer G

    Why did the winch on my Caterpillar D6C suddenly stop working and start free-spooling after it was pulling fine earlier?

    Hey guys, having an issue with my Caterpillar D6C winch. It worked fine at first, then only at high speed, and now it won't pull at all. The drum just free-spools like the brake isn't holding. I've checked oil level, flow, lines, and the screen filter-everything seems okay, but pressure might be...
  10. Elixer G

    Anyone Here Using Xcira for Equipment Auctions?

    I came across Xcira. From what I understand, it's part of RB Global and powers timed auctions and marketplace-style listings. I'm curious how it actually performs
  11. Elixer G

    My CASE 650K Series 2 dozer is leaking fluid from the drive motor into the final drive and around the sprocket. What could be causing this?

    My CASE 650K Series 2 dozer is leaking hydraulic fluid from the drive motor into the final drive and around the sprocket. Machine still runs fine, but I want to catch it early.
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