The dozer search...

[LAFarm]

It's funny, but I think the line that started leaking might be the same one you replaced. I think the leak started after I raised the tractor with the blade to check the rollers. The leak appeared to be along the top of the C frame and between the two vertical upright supports for the lift cylinders....which would be an easy place for mud to collect. Regardless, I like the idea of a $40 weak link!

I've seen other folks say to keep the radiator clean and watch the temps, so I'll be sure to do that....I was happy to see the coolant temp gauge worked when I ran it the other day. Now I'm just waiting for the delivery call

Have that part ordered and should be delivered tomorrow for my D3C. Along with the hose that connects to it.

 

[GManBart]

Wish I had the part number... it makes the connection inside the upright.

Included a picture of mine at rest in the back 20... nothing but steep in any direction.

Pretty sure that's the same part they're replacing on mine....I'll get a parts manual for it after it shows up, and check the hose on the other side just to be safe!

I'm sorta glad I don't have those sort of drop offs to work around!

 

[GManBart]

Have that part ordered and should be delivered tomorrow for my D3C. Along with the hose that connects to it.

I guess that's why the mechanic at the dealer wasn't surprised when I showed him where the leak was!

 

[ultrarunner]

I think right and left are the same...

 

[ultrarunner]

Pretty sure that's the same part they're replacing on mine....I'll get a parts manual for it after it shows up, and check the hose on the other side just to be safe!

I'm sorta glad I don't have those sort of drop offs to work around!

It sure was a learning curve... never had operated one before and ridges and canyons is what I cut my teeth on... I was very cautious and sensitive to tip angles...

What I did find out is I could only do a few hours of hillside trail blazing before getting sloppy and that was time to quit...

Anything buy hillside no problems.

By sloppy I mean stepping on the wrong pedal and moving the wrong way... it only takes a moment to find yourself in a predicament.

One time I was working at the bottom of a draw... the ground was steep and sandy and the dozer was stuck until the fall rains came... a few days after the first good rain and drove out like it was nothing...

I don't care what anyone says... there are optimal times when the conditions/moisture are just right and times when it isn't... plus poison oak is a B***H

 

[LAFarm]

I think right and left are the same...

They are on mine, just have to make sure you are looking on the correct parts diagram by Serial number of your machine. Some of the parts numbers change as the machines get newer.

 

[GManBart]

Just delivered...

 

[EddieWalker]

Very nice. Hope you post some action pics. For me, there is nothing quite like seeing the dirt roll off the top of the blade

 

[GManBart]

Very nice. Hope you post some action pics. For me, there is nothing quite like seeing the dirt roll off the top of the blade

Will do...I'm going to try coming up with a GoPro mount for it to shoot some videos

 

[ultrarunner]

Looks like it is work ready...