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    irelandpat

    Hi Guys, I am looking for a full set of injectors for a John Deere 5020 , they cant be got in Ireland .I do have a contact in USA would post them to me if I knew where to source them. Many thanks
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    Ford European 550?

    Hi Guys, yes a stopper has been welded-bolted on the rail to prevent the backhoe from sliding, however I do not seen a stopper on the left side of the slewing motor so it should be able to slide to the left. the handle shown in picture 3 is indeed the lock which holds the backhoe in place"lift"...
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    Ford European 550?

    desertwheeler is correct you need to move the backhoe(the slew motor) either to the left or right of the machine and then fold the backhoe in tight to the machine. With the backhoe in this position you should be able to climb most hill safely. If yours is a European model then there is no motor...
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    Ford European 550?

    They are quiet popular here although clean ones are hard to find now, and talk away "there is no charge "!!!!!!!
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    JD 5020 clutch repair/replace

    sorry its the PTO that is not engaging , the actual clutch is fine , I will check the solenoid tks.
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    Ford European 550?

    ford 550 I have had a 550 for the last 20 years and its been trouble free very reliable . Its 2 wheel drive and the front king pins do suffer some ware otherwise its fine. there is no motor on mine to move the back actor from side to side you simply release a hydraulic lock and move it using...
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    JD 5020 clutch repair/replace

    Hi Guys, I have just purchased a 1968 5020 (only one in Ireland) it has a few problems!!!!!!! (1) the clutch is not engaging, the cable is running freely and moving the leaver on the side of the tractor but nothing is happening, is there a linkage in the unit where the cable is attached to the...
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