Help please Old Magnet, D6D main crossmember...

That's not a separate part in my 4Xxxxx Parts Book. It's part of the frame.

I guess it is time to look for a donor machine. We are putting enough of the tractor back together to be able to move it to a repair shop. I loaned a friend the use of a shade tree for what supposed to be a fairly easy repair which quickly went way south. 😮hwell: see the pics.


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Hey Seiscat,

Ouch!!! That's gotta hurt...

That's a 1996 machine built in Brazil and at the end of s/n production, 155 hp. Replaced by E & G models of the same era. Might be a little tough to come up with salvage unit.
Just goes to show anything can be tore up !!!!!!

I think D6D 4X,5X,20X etc.and late model D6C crossmembers are the same so there should be some salvage parts around. That 9FK is too nice w/new UC not to fix.
Thanks,
Craig

I show the D6C (10k series) as using a 5M8836 support assy. and the same equalizer bar as the the 4X.
Still an all welded installation support. Be a job to cut out and install if you can't get new. Huge job to transfer everything over.

Thanks for your concern 7upuller, at least I don’t have to pay for this repair.
I can’t thank you enough old magnet, you supplied the parts number (5M8836) that put me on the right track. Caterpillar no longer sells this part but Holt Caterpillar of Texas was able to locate a salvage crossmember and I will post pictures soon.
We put the tractor back together enough to get her to a shop with more capabilities than my oak tree.
Photo 1: I start to pull the equalizer bar into place with the winch on my ol’ grizz.
Photo 2: We deadhead the equalizer bar to my F-150 to keep it level and “walk” it under the D6D.
Photo 3: Colton says “Craig you are on this side pressing the winch button; I am on the other side cranking the come-a-long, how about a water break!”
Photo 4: The view from my seat as the bar comes into place.
Photo 5: Preparing to install the roller stand, never underestimate the capabilities of country boys with come-a-longs!

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Thanks,
Craig

That and the magic tool (a young buck to help out)!!!!!!
Your right, too nice a tractor to not make repairs.
Any idea how the damage was done?? Running without a belly pan???

You’re right old magnet, but the truly wondrous tool is the young helper that is not only willing to listen to an old guy, but soaks up the old guy’s wisdom like a sponge. Colton is the D6D’s owner’s son in law and is a treat to work with. I will post more as this repair will be daunting.
I think the damage was due to lack of maintenance by previous owners and/or a bad casting of the crossmember.