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I have a flat rear tire, but the wheel lug nuts won't come loose with my impact wrench. The manual says they should be torqued to 364 ft-lb. What's the best way to remove them safely?

My Skyjack lift starts with fuel sprayed into the carburetor but won't stay running. The fuel pump seems weak. Could the pump be the problem?

I have a Cat 140G with a badly worn moldboard around the cutting-edge bolt holes. What’s the best way to repair it? The machine also has low power and stalls under load. Where should I start?

I’m a new heavy equipment operator and just got the AC compressor working on my 1995 Cat 307. It makes a little noise, and the AC hasn’t been used in years. Does this machine use R-12 or R-134a refrigerant?

I need a new undercarriage for my Komatsu PC200- & I'm wondering if parts from a PC200-6 will fit. Has anyone tried swapping rails, sprockets, or other undercarriage parts between these models?

My excavator swings left normally, but it won't swing to the right. I only hear a slight click when trying to swing right, and there are no visible hydraulic leaks.

I replaced the front hydraulic pump on my machine because it was leaking into the engine crankcase. The new John Deere replacement pump is larger than the original, but now all hydraulic functions are slow. Has anyone experienced this after installing the updated pump?

The ride control on my JD 244L loader has stopped cushioning the machine, so I'm planning to check the accumulator charge. Service information shows it should be charged to around 350 PSI, but my current adapter doesn't fit the accumulator.

I have a 2001 model with 6,505 hours, and it randomly wants to go into park mode. Other than that, it's been a great machine. Has anyone dealt with this issue before or know what could be causing it?

Iave a question about injector pump lubrication. I recently repaired the transfer pump and lost a small amount of oil during the process.

I'm looking for some advice on a transmission issue with my Case IH 485 Quadtrac. The tractor mainly pulls a direct-mount scraper for drainage ditch and earthmoving work. Lately, I've noticed that the transmission doesn't seem to shift properly when the scraper is loaded. It has been calibrated...

I'm looking at an older Layton drag box paver for recycled asphalt work and trying to figure out the safest way to move it without a loader. Can these be safely chained and pulled behind a truck, or is there a better way to transport them?

I'm trying to track down an electrical issue on my Komatsu D85P-21. The dash console suddenly stopped lighting up, including the fuel and oil temp gauges, and now the machine won't start. What's strange is the fans and wipers still work with the key on, so it seems like only part of the...

I'm having a problem with my Caterpillar 140H. The machine shifts into all gears normally, but 1st, 2nd, and 3rd gears are very slow and weak. Gears 4th to 8th work fine and have normal speed. Could this be a low transmission pressure? Trying to figure out where to check first before replacing...

Hey guys, looking for some advice on a Caterpillar 330C (2002, ~14k hours) I recently picked up. The previous owner mentioned a whining pump noise when warm, especially under multiple functions, and I'm seeing the same. Once it gets up to operating temp, it starts jerking/hesitating and makes a...

Been seeing more salvage heavy equipment listings lately, and it's got me thinking-are these actually worth it? Some of these machines look like solid deals if you're willing to put in the work, especially for: Parts machines Rebuild projects Budget-friendly equipment for smaller jobs But I'm...

I've got a Caterpillar 627B scraper, and the bail has never worked since I got it. I checked the manual, but it's not very clear. Bail doesn't move at all Other hydraulics are working fine No visible leaks or damage How is the bail system supposed to work on this machine? And what are the...

I've got a Caterpillar 966C wheel loader and recently noticed a leak coming from the bell housing area. It's not engine oil-it looks different (maybe transmission or hydraulic fluid), and it's seeping right between the housing. Just trying to figure out whether this is common on these older...