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TM5-3044 is a War Department technical manual on the Caterpillar D8 crawler tractor, published in May of 1943. The manual provides detailed information on the operation, maintenance, and repair of the Caterpillar D8, which is a diesel-powered crawler tractor with a 78-inch gauge. The manual includes information on the tractor's specifications, components, and systems, as well as instructions for troubleshooting and repair. The Caterpillar D8 was a popular and widely used tractor during World War II, and the TM5-3044 manual would have been an essential resource for military personnel and contractors involved in the operation and maintenance of these vehicles.

Book Title:  TM5-3044 War Department Technical Manual, D8 Crawler Tractor, LeTourneau CKD-8, Angledozer and FD-8 and R8 Power control Units; May 7, 1943
Author:  n/a
Publisher: War Department
Copyright: n/a
Printing: May 7, 1943
Physical size:  6 x 9x 2

Condition:  Wear from use and age on cover and page edges.  See photos for detail. 

 

Here are the eBay definitions of condition.  I place the definition here that resembles the condition of this publication the closest:  


Books & Magazines  

  • Good: The book has been read but is in good condition. It has very minimal damage to the cover, including scuff marks, but no holes or tears. The dust jacket for hard covers may not be included. The binding has minimal wear. The majority of pages are undamaged with minimal creasing or tearing, minimal pencil underlining of text, no highlighting of text, and no writing in the margins. There are no missing pages. See the seller's listing for full details and a description of any imperfections


This book is a time capsule from a previous era, with some examples in my collection going back over 220 years old.  The conditions of media of this age can include fading, yellowing, cracking spines, odor, missing pages, loose or missing covers, and much more.  I will try to alert you as to the condition of what I am listing.  Each book I do a brief check of its overall condition, but I cannot promise that something such as missing pages, or clipped photos could escape my glance. Thanks for checking out this old time classic!  


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