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    Case 455B torque converter leak

    Hello guys, torque converter started spraying oil out from bell housing the other day while backing it out from the shed, we rebuilt this one probably about 8 years ago so I’m familiar with them but I was asking if anyone has had this problem ?
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    Bucyrus Erie 30B

    Good old cranes, 40,50,60,, the 40 ton we used to haul with counterweight still on with a 3 axle lowboy, the 50 & 60 ton cranes we removed counterweights with a portable hydraulic system with 2 cylinders attached to the ears above counterweights, also you could extend the tracks on the 50 & 60...
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    Friction squeal

    hey, about all I can think of is to readjust the band , stand off springs you spoke of earlier may be making it hang out of line, also put some baby powders on it worth a try wont hurt , keep in touch
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    Friction squeal

    Good morning, had to some thinking and googled your crane ,it says that power lowering is plantery type so your clutch contracts round outside,not sure on that one but the 440 ph had 3 gears that needed a shot or 2 of grease biweekly,fittings were easy to see ,check that and let us know
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    Friction squeal

    Hey, are you sure the clutch is releasing all the way??? sounds (haha) like its dragging, haven't seen a 790 in years, magnetorque swing if I recall
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    Ls 58 frictions slipping

    I would say your right just gotta wear them in, It doesn't take much friction to swing a crane but when cutting or climbing up a slope it takes a lot, used to run a 108B years ago that you had to switch over from swing to travel never been on a 58 before, anytime a clutch or brake on a friction...
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    Friction Crane Boom Down Issues-Again....

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    Friction Crane Boom Down Issues-Again....

    here is your planetary boom hoist drum
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    Friction Crane Boom Down Issues-Again....

    Your boom hoist clutch is a little to tight sounds like, pull the seat out and lay down in there and check the clearance between clutch and drum all the way around. If its to tight you wont be able to knuckle it in, the lever that is but it does take quiet a bit of force too. same thing on the...
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    580C sending units?

    Dang that looks GOOD!!
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    580C brake hose replacement cost

    Good thinking I would have done the same, you know lots of parts interchange its just us not knowing what fits what, case I don't think or any other company would have spent money or time designing a part so simple, I've read on this site where the master cylinders from a certain auto/truck...
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    40Ton American at work

    Man did that picture bring back some memories, I drove a lot of H pile with a drop hammer years ago , you got to have good timing while driving or talk about screwing up a hoist line real fast, thanks for the pictures of the good old times
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    Is a crane boom a suspended load?

    I was on a job in the Carolinas a few years back another subcontractor was there and on his hard hat he had a sticker which said (common sense is not common no more), I thought boy ain't that the truth
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    Case 450 track loader wiring nightmare

    Hmm stuck solenoid,, ?? Tap on it with hammer
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    Case 450 Blade Cylinder!

    you might should consider the used one, a new barrel welding end on, cutting new threads on other end, labor involved, as long as the piston is not buggered up may cost that much, check your local machine shop and see, keep in touch
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    Removing case 450 brake cover

    yes I've read on here the guys saying it was a tight fit, is the linkage in the way ? One day I'll be asking you about how to do this haha
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    Removing case 450 brake cover

    Hey Ed, I cant help you there never had mine off, bought this dozer about 4years ago its hard to get anything done when I'm on the road all the time, I looked in the book and it says to remove the transmission, OH HECK NO ! Keep us informed DW
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    Case 450 Blade Cylinder!

    OH Shoot, probably cheapest to find a machine shop near you to cut the end off weld on a new barrel, keep us informed DW
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    Case 450 Blade Cylinder!

    Hey man, what's wrong with the one in the picture,DW
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    Student research survey on heavy equipments, please help

    Very well spoken "thepumpguysc",,,,
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