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    1980 D3 Caterpillar not steering

    Well, Old Magnet was right. It seems that the valve wore out and the oil leaks past when it gets hot and looses preasure. Caterpillar wants $6500 for a new one, but they are on backorder. Does anyone know of a good supplier of used or after-market parts for this? I'm guessing that the part is...
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    1980 D3 Caterpillar not steering

    Thank you all for your assistance... When you say internal leak in the control valve, are you talking about the valve at the front end near the steering pedal? Where does it leak to? The set up on mine does not appear to have any bearings. It is just a round plunger that contacts the pedal...
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    1980 D3 Caterpillar not steering

    That's what i was hoping, but so far, after pulling the deck plates (not alot exposed that way) i dont see anything for a clutch adjustment. Only brakes. Couldnt imagine there not being an adjustment. I still have to put a guage on and test the preassure cold and hot...
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    1980 D3 Caterpillar not steering

    Thanks for the welcome. These things are fun... I bought it from a guy, who bought it from a guy who had the work done. I do have the receipts. The guy i got it from sold it to me discounted because he didn't want to deal with it. I called Western and they actually remembered the...
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    1980 D3 Caterpillar not steering

    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...
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    1978-9 Cat D3

    Ok. Thanks alot. Ill take a look and see if i can figure it out.
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    1978-9 Cat D3

    I have finished clearing my property and Changing the filter and fluid fixed the issue. It's an awesome machine. This post was edited by traviss224 on 06/19/2022 at 05:39 pm. I recently got a 1980 D3 and it has the exact same problem as you describe... I am new to a computer forum. You say...
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