D69U Thermostat removal

[quote="John from Fresno"]Does anyone know how to get this type of thermostat out without destroying it?

Thanks,

John[/quote]Am i seeing two thermostats? and why? Just trying to learn all I can about these machines.. Does my D4/HT4 have two?..thanks

[quote="John from Fresno"]Does anyone know how to get this type of thermostat out without destroying it?
Thanks,

John[/quote]

MAY U PLATE OPENING, INSTALL GREASE ZERK IN PLATE, PUMP TILL SHE POP, FILL CAVITY FIRST? BE BLESSED

Well,

The thermostat removeal didn't fair well. I tried heat and tapping from the back side with no luck. I broke one up getting it out. The second came out easier. But I ended up get two new ones from CAT that were made in China.

My other issue, now that I am to a point of cleaning things up. I noticed that the valve that sits on top of teh radiator tank is not the original setup. The hood has a torched hole in the top to allow for the thing to stick up through the hood. It has a CAT number of 7S4249. The parts book call for a 3H3413. Then one in the parts book sits a lot lower. Does anyone else have this situation? Was there some sort of change?

See pictures. I also took some of the parts awaiting the yellow coat. I primered after sandblasting.

John

Hi Team,
that is a factory update for a more robust relief valve that I fitted many of back in the day at The Dealer.
It was anounced in a Product Bulletin back in June 10 1964.
Hope this helps.
Cheers,
Eddie B.

Here are some pictures of the re-assemlby of of the D6 front end. I had stripped it down past the waterpump. I figured I was there and might as well rebuild the water pump.

Here are some of the radiator and oil cooler being assembled. Lots of bolts and antiseize. I even have an apprentice. 👍

John

Hi John,
Looks good....were you able to get those four rubber mounting pads new, pt # 4F2488. Got one to do myself but haven't tried for the pads or assemblies yet.