D2-5J hydraulic systems

Hello everyone,

Thinking of adding a pump to a J series, at some point down the road. I would love to see pics of any systems you have configured or are currently running. Also, what if anything you would change.

Thanks much!

Breadler

Breadler this is on my 3J 1920 in Western Australia, 1938 model machine

Hi Breadler, sorry I don't have any photos to hand but what I can tell you is that I have a 3J with a LaPlante Choate pump and control - the pump mounts on the rear much like the PTO or belt pulley does, and the control/reservoir sits on the right side fender. I also have, for the same machine, an adaptor that enables me to mount a #44 hydraulic control to the front. This is not something Cat offered for the J-series but it's a pretty straightforward adaptation. The radiator cover is augmented with a stout frame internally to carry the control, and the crankshaft pulley bolt is replaced with a driveshaft adaptor. I'll see if I can upload some photos of the components. The control is stock standard so no changes there

Hi Gary, the blue question mark came up so no go on your pictures, I tried to attach 2 but got the same so I could only attach one picture at a time,

Deebo would you be able to ask someone to have a look at the attaching of more than one picture at a time ? thank you

I have pictures but can’t get them to download correctly. Send me a PM and I will get them to you by email.

Gary: sorry to knolw that your'e having an issue posting pics; ONE photo at a time is all we can do for now. Sometimes I can post quickly, other times it seems to take forever to buffer as if it needs a stiff kick in the rear.

Love to be able to see some of your photos. JM