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Recent content by Jim Cripps

  1. Jim Cripps

    Where’s Tinkerer?

    Hi Nicky Dad bought a new truck the day you posted this..... unfortunately he passed away just 33 days later. He always enjoyed this group.
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Thank you for the insight. I will definitely share the info. I have not had anyone look at it yet. I know it's a long shot.... just hate to scrap the machine so its worth a shot.
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Yeah trying to get in touch with someone local to take a look at it. From what they are saying... if it can be repaired in place then its worth fixing. If the transmission has to come out then its more than the machine is worth. I would like to repair it but I am only repairing it to sell it. I...
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Sounds like if it can be welded then it may be worth repairing but from the sounds of it a transmission and install is more than the value of the machine. Looking for a welder currently
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    It worked when I parked it but now it won't go into gear. Removed the belly pan and this is what I found
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Yes the pan was on and had to be removed to reveal the issue
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    PS We will likely sell Dad's D5 if anyone near Middle Tn is looking for one. I'm sure somewhere on here... dad (Nitelite) told the story of how he came across that one on Father's day. We will keep his 951 on the property at least as long as I'm around but I don't need the dozer.
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Good evening Guys! Thank you all for the input. The pan was on it. Dropped the pan and this is what we found. Not sure yet as to why but going to try to find someone to weld it. (Hopefully) It was running fine when I parked it. Still fires right up but it wouldn't go into gear. (Now we know why)
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Took me a bit to get to it but.... I found the issue. Now looking for a transmission or at least a housing. (If anyone has a lead on one... pleaseet me know) Thank you Jim
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    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Congratulations on yours. Mine seems to be a different issue. Seem to have a leading seal in the transmission
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    Cat 951-C in my sights

    Dad didn't get around to cleaning out the lake before his health got worse. My hope is we will get it cleaned out this summer.
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    Nitelite

    Thank you all so much. Dad was on the podcast several times. This episode was he and my uncle telling stories
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    Cat 951-C in my sights

    Thank you Metalman He lived every day for 28,023 days. He was my best friend, hero and Dad. He spoke fondly of this group and the discussions. Thank you all Jim
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    Cat 951-C in my sights

    Thank you Sir
  15. Jim Cripps

    CAT 955k Traxcavator won't shift out of Neutral

    Good afternoon Team My dad (Nitelite) always spoke very highly of this group. Unfortunately he passed last month. I've got a 955k that I haven't used in a year or so. Got in it, fired it up but it won't go into gear. The lever does not want to move. Is this a low fluid safety or is it something...
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