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    Repairing/boring pin bushing holes

    Thanks Guys for the replies... I didn't think downsizing the pins was good either... I might try the brazing idea. The holes are quite worn, probably enough, with a little grinding, could get a thin bushing in there. I am going to try some porting burrs and see where it leads. Hopefully I can...
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    Repairing/boring pin bushing holes

    Hello All, I need to repair/drill/ream the pin holes on the frame of my old 5500 Ford. I also need to do the same of some of the cylinders and the stabilizer arms. I don't have a local line boring company available to me, not that I could afford it anyway. I have a drill press and would like to...
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    Hydraulic cylinders-buying online

    Good morning all, It has been awhile, hope everyone is digging away!! I have worn out stabilizer cylinders (among others) that need repair. I went to the local shop for an estimate (ouch!!) and decided to check online for a new one. Found several sources staying away from imported junk, and I...
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    Ford 5500 Backhoe tachometer question

    Hello All, I purchased a new tach for my hoe and have found that the cable is spinning counter clockwise, which won't operate the tach.. The tach works if I spin the cable clockwise. Does anyone know if the tach drive on the diesel engine can be reversed to operate clockwise???? Hopefully I...
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    Ford 5500 steering problem

    Well I pulled the pump and dissasembled it. Found that the plunger looking valve, was stuck in one position. I polished up the plunger bore and the plunger so that it moves like it should. Pump looked fairly clean inside and the bearings seemed tight. I had hoped to get an o-ring kit, but...
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    Ford 5500 steering problem

    I kind of wondered if further testing would be redundant. I will tear into it to see what I find..:D Other than finding actual broken parts inside, I probably won't be sure what I am looking for. So I will probably be back with pics and questions.:beatsme THANKS to all that responded!! And for...
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    Ford 5500 steering problem

    Thanks Guys, I was leary about dead heading the pump. I am going to get the fittings and redo the test, checking the flow also. El Hombre, when I cleaned out my hydraulic tank a few months ago, I found that screen and it was DIRTY for sure. Unfortunately it made no difference in the steering...
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    Ford 5500 steering problem

    do you mean a diagram of the Pump? If so, yes my parts manual shows an exploded view of the pumps internals.
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    Ford 5500 steering problem

    Good Morning All, Before I lay out my hard earned $$$$$, I would like some feedback from you forum guys.:notworthy My hoe, with the hydrostatic power steering, is having steering issues. With the wheels on the ground, it is very hard to turn the steering wheel. Front wheels up it steers easy...
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    Kubota replacement front bucket

    Hello Everyone, I am helping a friend with his Kubota LB400-A. He wants to replace the front bucket on his machine. He can't find the part number and he doesn't want to go thru the local dealer because of the cost. He is trying to find an alternative, maybe a different brand bucket assembly...
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    Well I got under the front axle and noticed the front steer cylinders are leaking at the seal... SSOOO, I guess I will start there and rebuild them!!!! I got to thinking, when I got this hoe, one of the previous owners had eliminated the stock 2 front steer cylinders and replaced them with one...
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    Thank You El Hombre!!! I will try lifting the wheels and see what that shows. , I believe you are right that the steering box is suspect. The hoses are all new and the steering cylinders were rebuilt, so it seems to point to the box. After looking at the manual again, I don't think I paid...
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    I can't spin my steering wheel. It either turns normally or it is almost impossible to turn. I can turn right, with power steering, then if I turn left, the wheel will turn if I manhandle it. As if it has no power steering. And vice-versa.. I had obtained a service manual for the steering motor...
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    No I don't have a service manual. When you say spool valve/valve body, are you talking about internal parts of the pump, or the steering unit(Hydraguide)??
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    Mine draws the fluid from the main hydraulic tank and there is a screen on the suction line that I cleaned when flushing out the tank. My parts book doesn't show a filter on the back of the pump??
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    Ford 5500 power steering

    Hello All, I want to test the oil pressure on the power steering pump. Can I hook the gauge directly to the pump outlet and run the pump for a few seconds for a read? Or do I need to tee the gauge into the outlet line, and run the pump, and monitor the gauge as I turn the steering wheel? I...
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    Ford 5500 trans fluid flow

    Good morning everyone, Does anyone know the direction of the flow of the transmission fluid on the 5500?? Since that pipe filter assembly that runs under the trans is no longer available, I am plumbing in a remote spin on filter and want to make sure I get the inlet right. I suspect it flows...
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    Ford 5500 tachometer

    Thanks guys for the replies..The original tach and cable are long gone. On mine, the tach drive is coming out where the distributor would be, on the left side of the engine, near the oil filter.... I would rather put a tach in because that is the way it came. I am trying to restore it to...
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    Ford 5500 tachometer

    Hello All, I need to replace the tachometer on my 5500 hoe. It is a diesel engine. When I did a search using the original Ford part number, an aftermarket one came up. The seller instructions said to "be sure about the speed ratio" of the engine. Either a "one to one, or one to 2..... I have...
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    Ford 5500 injector pump question

    THANK YOU Pump Guy!!!! I did a search before I posted and saw that you might be the man to seek out on this!!! I believe it does have that double screw.. I should have the ole girl makin noise today if the rains hold off.. Not likely say the weather heads.... THANKS AGAIN!!!!!!!
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