You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
Hi, 1972RedNeck.
Congratulations. I 'ackshully' preferred the later 8Hs over the K series 'cos the integrated steering systems on the Ks were not as 'user-friendly' as the later ones on the 8Ns and later.
Can't help you with the information you want.
Enjoy your toy.
Just my 0.02.
[quote="Deas Plant."]Hi, 1972RedNeck.
Congratulations. I 'ackshully' preferred the later 8Hs over the K series 'cos the integrated steering systems on the Ks were not as 'user-friendly' as the later ones on the 8Ns and later.
Can't help you with the information you want.
Enjoy your toy.
Just my 0.02.[/quote]
I can already tell that I will enjoy it immensely. Quite the upgrade form the only dozer I have ever really spent time on - a direct drive D6C. I thought it was an easy to run Cat, but man, this D8H is much more balanced and way easier to keep the ground smooth while dozing.
Injection pump was changed at s/n 46A27801 and 46A28137-up.
Not sure what all was changed along the way finals wise but there were lots of FD case changes, latest being at s/n 46A30381-up where there were three case changes over (Type 1 to Type 4) finals.
All the FD filter covers are 4-bolt but the covers changed from raised flange to flat flange at s/n 46A17591.
[quote="Old Magnet"]Injection pump was changed at s/n 46A27801 and 46A28137-up.
Not sure what all was changed along the way finals wise but there were lots of FD case changes, latest being at s/n 46A30381-up where there were three case changes over (Type 1 to Type 4) finals.
All the FD filter covers are 4-bolt but the covers changed from raised flange to flat flange at s/n 46A17591.[/quote]
Interesting. My final drive filter covers are flat flange, but they only have 2 bolts...
My misread, when the changed to flat flange at 17591 they changed to two bolts. Parts diagram call out was 4- bolts for two units.
Great find, the change from D6C to D8 K, huge. You are right, the D8 will have a much easier time holding a smooth grade! Congrats. tom
What no pictures! A D8 is definitely a serious machine. I would make 2 laps around my property and wouldn't have any more work for it
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Sweet Thats a nice looking tractor.
You have a wonderful day. Best wishes. Deas Plant.
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