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  1. J

    Case 580CK Block heater

    That age of machine will be a 188. Heater as shown above threads into the hole after plug is removed. No frost plugs involved.
  2. J

    188d oil pump O-ring

    If you haven't found a reasonable source for parts, I'd suggest calling Dale Weiss at Tractorstuff. Dale helped me with questions about my 188D overhaul and provided all the parts for that and lots more for the rest of my 580CK. Shipped to me out here via USPS and no customs issues or...
  3. J

    580ck power shuttle fill level

    My shuttle dipstick had those fine mystery marks but I was never really sure how much to fill. After a complete shuttle oil change with the correct amount as indicated in the manual, I put a file mark where the level indicated and have used that ever since. On the rear diff/ trans dip stick...
  4. J

    69 case 580 seat question

    While the assembly could drop into the diff case, there isn't anything directly under the tube as the bull gears are on each side. For seat replacement, many bolt a plate to the top of the seat support (#1 in the drawing) and add the seat of their choice. I have a decent sprung implement seat...
  5. J

    g188d cam timing

    Mines back together long ago, but I remember there being marks to match up for all the gears. Later in the week, I'll be back where I can look at the manual if someone hasn't gotten you the correct info by then.
  6. J

    Rebuild swing cylinders 580-CK

    I had a bad leak in one of my swing cylinders and when I dropped them at the shop for rebuild, the shop foreman told me the rod was probably bent as this was not uncommon on the 580. We took it to the bench and with a straight edge on the rod, it was out almost 1/4" over the length. They put a...
  7. J

    69 580ck

    Gaskets are cheap and I wouldn't consider making one if it was available. I don't remember the cost but I got a complete set for my 580 from Dale and have gone all new as it went back together. As Coy mentioned in the post above, silicone may have its place but not in applications where it can...
  8. J

    69 580ck

    Now that you have got it apart and identified the issue, you will need to be diligent in cleaning off all the old gasket, and flushing the case to remove any trace of debris that was in the bottom and any that will get in now that its apart. The shuttle demands clean oil, so a filter and...
  9. J

    69 580ck

    This is an issue with the 580 and the 580B. Old gasket material and other debris block the screen, starving the pump. Lots of good stuff on this site regarding getting at the screen, including drilling a hole from below. Do a search and you'll have more information than you ever thought was...
  10. J

    69 580ck

    You may have a partially blocked pickup tube for the pump. No filter in the shuttle circuit could open another can of worms with debris blockages or serious wear. I would look at the screen on the tube first. Some disassembly required...
  11. J

    '68 580CK Project

    Grady, they are 'Quick Strip' ties according to the box. Primarily used on reuseable forms that a builder or foundation contractor would rent. The thin ties allow them to go between sheets for easy setup and teardown. For us, it wasn't worth the transportation expense to rent forms, so we...
  12. J

    Marie laveau back in action

    Oneman, Termites and Ants won't like the treatment and you should get many trouble free years. We have a kind of termite that likes wet wood and Carpenter ants can be an issue, but using pressure treated sills and have soil treatment done keeps them away. On my island place, there are lots of...
  13. J

    '68 580CK Project

    Grady, I misspelled the term 'waler' and they are very common for form work and most often with reusable rented forms. As we didn't want to pay to haul anything back, we just used 4x8 fir plywood. The attached pictures are of the waler bar and quick ties that we used for most of the work...
  14. J

    '68 580CK Project

    Grady, If you are looking at the plywood forms, those bars on the outside are 'whalers' or whatever local name used. The plywood has holes drilled through and a steel tie strap is inserted through the form. The strap has a slot through both ends and the steel 'whaler' slides into the slot to...
  15. J

    Marie laveau back in action

    Looking good, You're lucky that you can do much of this work yourself and will come out on top at the end of the day. Keep us posted as things progress. Termites would concern me but its all been done before somewhere.
  16. J

    '68 580CK Project

    onemank6 - No name yet but as it gets closer to start up and final assembly, I'll have to pick something. Last year when all went to a full stop, I had more than a few choice names but that's in the past now. I'm just happy to be moving on this again, even if a bit slower than I wanted. Some...
  17. J

    '68 580CK Project

    The first picture is the tug and barge with the first load over. The second picture is the last truck and the pump finishing the job. The pump had to squeeze between a couple of trees because it was a smaller unit than when they did the footings. There wasn't room on the barge for a bigger...
  18. J

    '68 580CK Project

    A bit off topic but I have posted some pictures previously of our little island place and the adventures of getting stuff back and forth. I still have a few smaller pieces to paint but out here on the island, there have been some other pressing projects that need to get done. We are having a...
  19. J

    '68 580CK Project

    I decided to try a hood instead of the full face mask and like the hood. My supplied air system is a big improvement over the 3M full mask and organic filters.
  20. J

    '68 580CK Project

    I'm a little behind in my pictures but here are a few of the new paint that I finally got around to doing.
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