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How to find parts for a old engine

Discussion in 'Ask An Owner Operator' started by Coffey, Jun 14, 2020.

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  1. Jun 14, 2020 #1
    Coffey

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    How do you all with older engines go about finding part for them
     
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  3. Jun 14, 2020 #2
    AModelCat

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    I go to the dealer
     
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  4. Jun 14, 2020 #3
    Coffey

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    That simple huh
     
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  5. Jun 14, 2020 #4
    AModelCat

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    Pretty much. 41 year old CAT. I can pretty much get anything I need in under a week.
     
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  7. Jun 14, 2020 #5
    Coffey

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    Thanks that's good to know
    Btw what model would that be?
     
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  8. Jun 14, 2020 #6
    AModelCat

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    Some parts are a little hard to find but so far everything I've needed below the head has been available.
     
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  9. Jun 14, 2020 #7
    Coffey

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    Nice hopefully it stays that way
    Is it hard to find someone that can work on it or do you do everything yourself
     
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  10. Jun 14, 2020 #8
    AModelCat

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    I do it myself. Its all nuts and bolts.
     
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  11. Jun 14, 2020 #9
    77fib77

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    Get a lathe and a cnc machine. Yes I'm kidding. It would be cool.
     
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    Dino soar

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    What engine are you thinking about?
     
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