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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

    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

    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

    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

    Hello All, I took the fuel tank and the filter assembly off to clean and paint them, and replace the fuel line. When I removed these parts, I immediately plugged/capped the metal fuel line going to the injector pump to keep clean and hopefully keep the fuel from evaporating. It has been apart...
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    cleaning/flushing hydraulic tank

    Hello All, I drained and want to flush the hydraulic tank on my old Ford 5500. It only has the one tank on the left side with the remote filter mounted on the side of the engine hood/grill. There is a decent amount of sludge on the bottom of the tank. What is the best way to do this?? I thought...
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    Ford 5500 wiring diagram

    Good Morning All, I recently bought a Ford 5500 backhoe/loader (believe it is a late 60's model) that needs it's share of tlc... But I am up for the challenge!!!! Like many old tractors & projects, the wiring has been hacked up and most of the guages are shot. Does anyone have, or know where...
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    Identify Ford Backhoe

    Hello All, I recently purchased an older Ford Backhoe and am trying to properly identify it. The seller said it is a 550, but the info I have so far based on pics and engine combos, it seems like it might be a 750 or 755.. The model number under the engine hood says J5011 T (or J). It is a non...
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