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2 years 10 months ago #235029
by Cat power
I have been given a D6 9U I am yet to pick it up I know it is in rough shape but what are some things that I should look out for?
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2 years 10 months ago #235034
by bursitis
you should look out for the sickness that sometimes follow a new caterpillar arrival. the symptoms are to spend money and time in the need to restore and care for the new addition. the only treatment is to join the club and post many pictures,ask many questions to the others who share this affliction. i am afraid there isn't a cure for this but the treatment mentioned can help manage the symptoms.
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2 years 10 months ago #235036
by Ray54
Just the normal 1950's Cat issues. Pony motors being a bit finicky. Brakes and steering clutches that need to be kept in adjustment.
Not to be insulting, but what do you know the operation of that vintage machine. The brakes and steering clutch have no connectivity. You release the steering clutch then apply brake to make shorter turns.
Good luck. When in drought ask the answers are here.
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2 years 10 months ago #235039
by Cat power
Well that sickness has already started as this is cat No.3 for me let alone all the other earth moving equipment I have pictures will definitely be coming as soon as I pick it up
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2 years 10 months ago #235041
by D4Jim
You will need booster shots from time to time but they do little good to alleviate the urge.
ACMOC Member 27 years
D47U 1950 #10164
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2 years 10 months ago #235058
by kittyman1
hope it's just a bug and not a virus......(sorry)(not really)
always dropping GOLD, all you have to do is just pick it UP !
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2 years 10 months ago #235062
by WTE57
Welcome.. I just joined this forum as a neighbor gave me his 1959 D6-9U and I'm starting to get into it.
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2 years 10 months ago #235063
by Cat power
The one I’m getting is supposed to be a 1957 model it has a cable blade double winch and is supposed to have an oil clutch. But it’s rained where it is so to wet to get it yet
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