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  1. hot_rod_eddie

    955l bucket positioner - float

    Again thanks Mike. I pulled out my manual to look up something else. Low and behold I see the hydraulic section that completely describes both the float and bucket positioner, physically and hydraulically . Thanks.
  2. hot_rod_eddie

    955l bucket positioner - float

    Correction. The float label is furthest forward . Won't let me load pics
  3. hot_rod_eddie

    955l bucket positioner - float

    Thanks for the reply. This has a rod that hits an arm connected to a valve body (bolted to the cylinder) that appears to bypass the tilt cylinder. At the control lever is says float. However, there isn't a detent, it is just in the middle between dump and tilt. On the Cat parts site it is called...
  4. hot_rod_eddie

    955l bucket positioner - float

    I have never used the bucket positioner on my 955l. Had the machine for about 4 years. I don't even know if it works. Missing one hose, and the rod. I didn't think much of it until one of the fittings started leaking. (Side note, I found the fitting on SIS and it was only $6, wow. Well, Cat...
  5. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    Sorry I never updated this post. I installed the alternator and connected both wires to the charge post. Alternator works great. Can see negative amps when using glow plugs, the positive amps for a few minutes after start up.
  6. hot_rod_eddie

    Fan Belt Question (955l - but not the gist of the question)

    Option #5 - buy the right freaking belt. My belts have 426659 stamped on them. According to the interweb they are aftermarket for CAT 2P2696 (don't remember how that happened) I just measured my belts and they are actually 61.5", not 62.5" Caution on aftermarket, check the dimensions. Will go...
  7. hot_rod_eddie

    Fan Belt Question (955l - but not the gist of the question)

    Hey Guys, I need some advice on a fan belt. Backstory: Shortly after I bought my 955L SN 64J05699 I had to replace the engine (long story, explained in another thread). Anyway, I got a take out engine from a local bone yard. I had to take a number of usual parts from my engine to swap over...
  8. hot_rod_eddie

    Cummins new gas engine

    I had a ton of stuff typed up, then remembered I don't know how much I should say due to my job. What I will say is that the first engine was being tested on a chassis dyno. We blew the spark plugs out of it. After the engine was checked by Cummins, they realized they built an engine with...
  9. hot_rod_eddie

    Cummins new gas engine

    I skipped much of the conversation so excuse me if some of this has been said. That engine was totally designed for the California market. It was actually delayed about 2 years because they were having issues with the first iterations. Since they were close to the timeline for CARB 27, they...
  10. hot_rod_eddie

    Advice for the best machine to clear some land

    I was /am in a similar situation as you. I bought a dirt cheap 955L. I can do everything I want with it. However, I will reiterate what others have said. First, as a novice with no formal training you can get yourself hurt in a hurry. I have been lucky a couple times, and certainly have had...
  11. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    Update - about 20ohms between green wire post and bare post beside it. No continuity between the green post and anything else. Orange post has an isolator, and no continuity between the orange post and anything else. I am going to hook up only to the charge post. If that doesn't work I will run...
  12. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    You are correct there is a strap on that post near the green wire. There is no letter on it or near that post. I will check the orange post for an isolator in .the morning. I will also check post to chassis, wire to chassis. Thank for the help.
  13. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    That is a pretty cool idea. I was thinking worst case scenario I put on a crank trigger. :)
  14. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    Here you go. They said the big terminal on the left beside the orange wire is the charge post (battery/ammeter). The small post beside the green wire is supposed to be excitation. If I jump a wire from the charge post to the exciter post, do you recommend installing a diode? One thing I can't...
  15. hot_rod_eddie

    Cat 955L won't run

    Yep, and with the price of these machines on FB, I am still good if I ever decide to sell.
  16. hot_rod_eddie

    Cat 955L won't run

    I kept the rebuilt pump. The pull out engine works great. Starts in 2 seconds, no ether. I have 60 acres and tons of "projects". Saving pump and old engine just in case
  17. hot_rod_eddie

    Cat 955L won't run

    Best guess is that the bad rear main seal let in water and mud (remember it was stuck in the creek). Pull the pan and it had what looked like oil mud in it.
  18. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    Tried to post picture last night. Maybe file is to large. Will adjust file size and try again.
  19. hot_rod_eddie

    justbought 955L #71J5548

    Create an account with Cat SIS 2.0. Input your serial number and you can find all the information you are looking for. I see you are in NC. Check with Iron Peddlers in Monroe for new and used parts, or Save A Tractor in Graham NC for used parts.
  20. hot_rod_eddie

    955L Alternator Wiring

    Quick update. The post the manufacture said was the excitation post can't be right. That post has continuity with the alternator case.
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