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I'm slowly getting there! I e-mailed Terex, and was surprised that they still had records - it is a 1950 Model 150. I also finally found the engine tag - it is a 282 in^3 Waukesha 6BK. This past Sunday I pulled the plugs, oiled the cylinders and with a light tug got the engine to turn. I need to pull the carb and fuel pump for cleaning, replace a frost plug and bypass hose, and change the oil next. With luck and good weather, I should be able to try and start it in a couple of weekends. The plugs were nice and white, so it was burning clean when it last ran. I'm on my second can of penetrating oil, soaking all of the slave cylinders, adjusters, bleeders, etc. I pulled the cover over the master cylinders, with lines running everywhere. Some of the cylinders are really hidden, but since I'll be taking them all out anyway it doesn't matter. A couple still have fluid in them. I also finally found the dragline bucket. This machine had last been used to dig peat and create a pond, but over the years the area around the pond has become overgrown. The machine was pulled up to higher ground long ago, but the bucket was left by the pond. I couldn't find it on my first pass, but then the owner suggested looking near a pile of rotted dragline pad timbers. I finally spotted a piece of cable which led me to the bucket. It looks to be in decent shape, but is small - I'm guessing about 1/3 yard. I need to cut a few small saplings down first, but then I can pull the bucket out with a tractor. I'm still hoping to find a manual for it. E-bay has turned up every model it seems but the 150. The e-mail message from Terex indicated that manuals might still be available, but that might break the budget! Thanks for asking for the update. Now I have a better excuse to get away from house chores - the world wants to know if this thing will run!
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