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  1. Galstaf

    CAT 420D Fuel System Tests and Pictures

    I have a video of the set up if anyone is interested. Took me a minute to figure out how the previous "tech" had effed up all the fuel routing. Also won me a bet from a friend who swore that pump would only work with 60psi plus of incoming fuel. It ran just fine on gravity feed with about an...
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    CAT 420D Fuel System Tests and Pictures

    I had a 420D machine that someone had completely messed up the plumbing on. Used a delphi mechanical injector pump and they had the intake connected to the return and vice versa. I wanted to eliminate any pump issues so just fed the diesel via a bucket with a drain (and filter) straight into...
  3. Galstaf

    JLG 1055 Tele throttle issue -- random intermittent zero throttle response.

    Last few days I have issue with the throttle on a 1055 not responding to being pressed. I can start the machine, make it rev for a few seconds then it dies down to idle/creep mode. Only movable at idle in first gear (extremely slow). All the hydraulic functions work normally... just won't rev...
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    Cat 430D Full Filter kit?

    Hey all, I am fixing up an old 430D Caterpillar. It has been thru a lot in it's life including being partially burnt at one point apparently! I have fixed some chewed up wires and the swing cylinders and it is mostly working now, but kinda splutters and runs rough and bogs down like it is not...
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    CAT 420D Fuel Filter(s) Change

    Hey JJM Did you figure it out? I am fixing up an old 430D Caterpillar. It has been thru a lot in it's life including being partially burnt at one point apparently! I have fixed some chewed up wires and the swing cylinders and it is mostly working now, but kinda splutters and runs rough and...
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    CAT 420D Manual? Manual I? Manual II?

    You still looking for a manual, JC?
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    CAT 430D Service Manual

    Hey IRNC, Did you ever find the PDF service manual for the 420/430D? Or the operators manual? Would love to trade with you if you have it
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