Recent content by chips2002

  1. C

    Cheap Hydraulic Fluid

    Hello, I am in need of some hydraulic fluid. It is for a hydraulic power unit that pumps hydraulic fluid. The manufacture recommends using AW32 fluid. I drained all the oil out and it is black. Are these fluids like this when used? I think I will need to flush the system. The tank has a 25...
  2. C

    Cat skidsteer BH attachment vs. Mini Excavator

    Hello, I want to get into the business of digging trenches. I will be mainly digging trenches inside warehouses for electirclal and plumbing contractors. Currently, I have a Cat 262 skidsteer and want to buy a backhoe attachment. However, I found that the cost of a new backhoe attachment is...
  3. C

    Dump Hoist Leaking

    I recently bought a dump truck with a telescoping hoist. It was running fine until one day the hoist started to leak hydraulic oil. I am not sure where the leak is coming from but it seems like one of the seals is bad on the packing nut. I want to try and repair this myself. What would be the...
  4. C

    Sullair Air Comp. w/ JD broken fuel bleeder screw

    Hi, I have a Sullair air compressor with a JD 3179DF engine. I tried bleeding the fuel lines since it did not want to start. There is a bleeder screw on the rectangular cartriage type fuel filter. I loosened it and pumped the primer and tightened it. Then, I guess I put too much pressure and...
Top