I'm a new member and very impressed with the wealth of knowledge and willingness to help in this organization!

I told a relative I would buy his CAT D8 2U 13752 if I could get it running. This is a 5-speed with a dry clutch.

I will gladly scan and upload to the ACMOC Library anything that would help.

I may have found a Parts Book in the Forum. I'm particularly looking for Service manual(s) and bulletins.

Related - can someone please explain the difference between a Service Manual and a Serviceman's Repair Manual?

Thanks, Terry

D13000 ENGINE
MANUALS - www.jensales.com/categories/caterpillar/d8.html

  I have a D8 Tractor Sevicemen's Reference Book. It does not indicate that is for the 2U or for which serial numbers. Not sure if it will work for you.
Bruce

Thanks you Bruce! Does it have any dates on it?

The only thing I could find was on the very last page and it indicates that it was printed 10/52, so it is only 70 years old.

Bruce

Bruce - I'm 71, so both the manual and I are survivors!

I've an "operation and maintenance manual" on the way from 657cat. It's coming from Canada, so no idea when it will arrive. When it does, we can compare notes and see if we can further identify yours. Seems like, by the title it should cover all D8s 1953 and older - but that's a lot of models... I'm just a newbie - what do I know?!?

From what I've been able to learn 1955 was the last of the 13000 engines - so the engine would be correct. I believe my D8 2U 13752 is considerably older - a 5-speed, but not a wet clutch.

D8 2U 13752 built 1951

I do not think that what I have would do you much good if you are just trying to get the machine running to determine if you are going to purchase it. If you purchase and then need to dismantle and overhaul, then it would be somewhat useful.

Bruce

Thank you Bruce Oz! Valuable information and...
The Cat and I share a birth year. I actually think it'd in better condition than me.