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    Quick and dirty JIC Hyrdo Connector ID

    Have a leaking dipper hose on a 755 Ford backhoe. Trying to ID the JIC female fitting size each end. the there a quick way to measure and ID the size?
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    speciality wrenches

    Hello, regrets if this is a FAQ. Could not find by searching. I have a 69' ford 4500, with 755 backhoe that has a leaking crowder hose. I might end up just replacing them all. Some (most) don't look too fun to get a normal wrench on. The particular JIC fittings take 1" and 1-1/16"...
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    Ford 4500 Stumbles on Acceleration

    I have a 67' gas, with the Holley carb. When we were bringing it back to life, we pulled the carb and it was a mess of gunk inside. Cleaned up all right but the accelerator pump was stuck and finally removed, but the cylinder has some rough spots on the walls and the seals were "ok", but the...
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    Ford 4500 Swing slop

    Seems my Bro may have been overstating the problem a bit. Operated the hoe today (for the first time ever on a backhoe). Swing positions pretty well, not perfect. An experienced operator, could probably make this hoe sing. Pivot pins and bushings, would probably bring it up to snuff. Ran...
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    Ford 4500 Swing slop

    This particular unit does not have a cross-over. There is a fitting on each cylinder, that has vent caps. Manual shows later models have the crossover. We were wondering what is up with that. One clyinder will leak a littl oil out of the vent, if the hoe sits for a while.
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    Ford 4500 Swing slop

    We're revitializing a 67' Ford 4500 with the 755 hoe. It going better, (fixed the bucket spool, bad o-ring) but when we swing the arm, it does not have any good positive stop. The arm want to keep moving, overswinging a foot or so before it stops. right now it almost has to be "nursed" to get...
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    Replacing Pins, Bushings etc., In Older Equipment.

    Not sure, maybe some of both. My bro is more of the machinist. This hoe is probably has above "average" wear as it was used on a farm and does not have a lot of hours on it(4600), but may not have had regular lubrication, other than the engine, etc. All ask him the specifics.
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    Replacing Pins, Bushings etc., In Older Equipment.

    My Bro, who is helping me get a 67' ford backhoe into working condition asked me to ask this question to the pros, so here I am. Are the larger pins and bushings, especially for older units, "off the shelf" replacment items, or are they often hand machined, to what ever dimensions take up the...
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    Getting a Ford 755 Hoe functioning

    Hey, As a newbie, I have recently aquired a 67' 4500, with the 755 backhoe. The hoe moves (legs move quick and strong swings pretty good), but the bucket only has power in one direction and while it is being moved, the crowder loses power. Otherwise the crowder moves pretty easy. Also...
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Nice video. ;) He makes it look pretty easy.
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    Hi everybody, New member here but looking forward to participating and learning. I have been eyeing this 67' Ford 4500, for five of the last 10 years, it has been sitting in a barn. My patience payed off as it is now MINE. ;) Needs a little work, but still has more the enough potential...
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    How Did You Find Us?

    Hi everybody, I believe I simply did the Google " backhoe discussion forums" search and wa-la, here I am. Looks like a great place and I look foreward to visiting and participating. Marty
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