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    ford 4500 tab starter

    I think I need a new starter for my 1971 ford 4500 tlb. It's a 3 cylinder diesel Do I get the 5" or 4 1/2" Anyone know the part #?
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    hydraulic hose clamp

    I have an old ford 4500. I know I should replace all the hoses, but I can't afford it. I really don't use the bh much, just when I really need it. Problem is I just replaced one short loader hose and it was a mess. Hydraulic fluid all over the place. I have other hoses that are about to go. I...
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    ford 4500tlb parts

    Does anyone know of any good sources of parts, mainly backhoe pins and bushings for the old ford 4500 tlb? ford part #: (bushings) 290621 290624 7701104
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    Ford 4500 backhoe pro's and con's

    Tough to get parts for.
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    Ford 4500

    I had the same problem with my 4500. Leaking like crazy. Finally had no choice but to remove the top cover. I bought some o-rings from grainger, did the repair and replaced the top cover. Then it would not start. I spent hours trying to fix it. No fuel to the injectors. To make a long story...
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    TLB bushings

    Isn't there anywhere where I can special order bushings made to size?
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    TLB bushings

    Well, to start: part # 7701205 Boom tube bushings (2) 2" id x2.306 o.d x2"
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    TLB bushings

    I have an old Ford 4500 (1971) that needs some new backhoe bushings. I checked around and I'm getting prices like $43.00 per. Any more reasonable sources out there?
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