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Caterpillar 793F Haul Truck Mesabi Radiator Module Cooling Package Rebuilding

May 21st, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some pics of a Caterpillar 793F haul truck cooling package we picked up for rebuilding. The heart of this cooling module is a Mesabi radiator. The aftercoolers are the first generation copper units which [...]

Cummins ISX Dual Overhead Cam Diesel Cylinder Head Valve Job and Surface Rebuilding

May 17th, 2024|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here’s some before & after pics of a Cummins diesel ISX cylinder head we had in for a valve job & surface rebuild. The Cummins ISX head is a DOHC (dual overhead cam) inline six [...]

Caterpillar 6060 Shovel Radiator and Intercooler Cooling Stack Assemblies

May 16th, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some pics of a couple of radiator & intercooler cooling stacks we picked up for repairing & rebuilding. The cooling stacks are out of a Caterpillar 6060 shovel. The smaller unit with the long [...]

Caterpillar 793C Steering Y Link Bellcrank Split Bore Sleeves Machining

May 15th, 2024|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here’s some pics of some split bore flanged sleeves we machined. These sleeves are used to repair the split bore of the steering bellcranks, or y-links for a Caterpillar 793C haul truck. We utilize a [...]

Shovel Motivator Mesabi Radiator Cleaning and Reconditioning Rebuild

May 14th, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some progress pics of a Mesabi radiator we are in the middle of rebuilding. The radiator is off of a motivator which is basically a large mobile, or portable, generator that provides power to [...]

LeTourneau L1850 Loader Aluminum Oil Cooler With Hydraulic Fan Drive Motor and Fan Blade

May 4th, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some pics of an aluminum oil cooler for a LeTourneau L1850 loader. The cooler came in with the side mounting plates damaged & cracked. We ended up re-coring the oil cooler with a new [...]

Custom Special Machining Of A Flanged Split Bore Sleeve Out Of 4140 Carbon Steel On The Lathe

May 3rd, 2024|Categories: Machine Shop|

Here’s some pics of a couple of custom or special machining jobs we have going on in the general machining area. The larger piece in the lathe started out from a piece of six and [...]

Rottler EM105H CNC Multipurpose Boring and Milling Machine Cleaning, Tramming and Checking

May 1st, 2024|Categories: Machine Shop|

As much as we don't want to stop workflow it is important to take the time to clean & check our machinery on a regular basis. Keeping the machines clean & taking the time to [...]

Shell and Tube Oil Cooler Heat Exchanger Cleaning, Repair and Pressure Testing

April 30th, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some before & after pics of a shell-and-tube heat exchanger that came in. This heat exchanger is an oil cooler which is cooled by the engine coolant. This is referred to as a liquid-to-liquid [...]

Heavy Duty Industrial, Custom Aluminum, Mesabi and Oil Cooler Work In The Radiator Shop

April 26th, 2024|Categories: Radiator Shop|

Here’s some pics of some of the jobs we have going on in the radiator shop. We have a Caterpillar 793C mining haul truck radiator going together. A good size aluminum oil cooler that came [...]

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