Babbilonian
New User
I recently bought a 1980 D3 Caterpillar that had been overhauled at Western States. Engine rebuild, brakes replaced, clutches replaced, trans pump tested (300 psi), cylinders and hydraulic pump rebuilt, etc. This was about 25 service hours ago.
When I start it and begin to use it, it works perfectly, but as it warms up, the steering clutches do not seem to disengage. I have to press the pedal all the way to the brakes to get any steering and there is a groan from the brakes (or something). It is apparent that the machine is fighting the drive on both sides when attempting to steer because it takes a lot of power to get it to turn.
The transmission filter was replaced durring the PM at Western durring the overhaul.
What would make it stop working when it got warm?
Thank you all very much for any information or experience in this.... The War Department is pretty upset this purchase needs work. ha ha.
When I start it and begin to use it, it works perfectly, but as it warms up, the steering clutches do not seem to disengage. I have to press the pedal all the way to the brakes to get any steering and there is a groan from the brakes (or something). It is apparent that the machine is fighting the drive on both sides when attempting to steer because it takes a lot of power to get it to turn.
The transmission filter was replaced durring the PM at Western durring the overhaul.
What would make it stop working when it got warm?
Thank you all very much for any information or experience in this.... The War Department is pretty upset this purchase needs work. ha ha.