Looking at buying this older D3 as a project...anything particular I should be looking for in this year? Owner says it smokes blue a bit when cold and other obvious issues from years of use. Serial number is 79U3014, hours unknown. Also any idea on a fair price? Thanks in advance.
Tree fiddy. Seriously though, I wouldn't pay much (no idea what would be reasonable), but good luck with it. It would be cool to have a dozer.
That's a 1976 model with 3204 engine with pre-combustion chambers. Steering problems are one of the most common issues. Might look into parts availability as I understand Cat support is not great for the early D3's.
fair value 5 % above current scrap value
Couple more items... I hear it's near impossible to find a replacement transmission control valve and they do wear out. The engine uses a two ring only piston so blow-bye is expected on a worn engine. Go to three ring version if you rebuild.
Thanks Everyone! Let see what I can work out!