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    fiat 65b grader ?

    Hey guys, our POA just bought a Fiat allis 65B grader and are going to change the fluids once delivered. I have downloaded the manuals and have a question on the hydraulic/transmission oil. It calls for TO-2, C-3 oil in 10w. I can get the oil in spec at TSC but it is 20W. I am not too concerned...
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    Leeboy grader ?

    Hey guys yall gave me some great advice concerning older cat/ deere graders . A leeboy g220 grader came up and considered looking at it. Its a 4wheel not 6 and about 17k lbs with a 10 ft mouldboard. I know it is smaller and lighter that the cats and deeres, but how about the reliability and...
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    grader noob ?

    Hey Guys. I am a complete noob with graders. I have experience with older tractors and backhoes but no experience with graders. I have taken on the road maint for our community that has about 2.5 miles of outside gravel/dirt roads with some rather short ( 150 YARD) interior roads. outside roads...
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    555b starting prob

    I bought a 555B last year and up until recently it started without problems. When I bought it I went through ALL the filters and fluids. This summer it started not wanting to start without ether (does not matter whether the engine is hot or cold) The hoe idles fine, has plenty of power in all...
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    Hyd hose sizes and interchangability

    ATCO had helped me with a ford 555 I was having trouble with. Ended up replacing the pump. I was pretty sure I was going to start blowing hoses as a result of the pump change and guess what,,,,it happened. Where I live this 555 has turned out to be a turd for getting hydraulic hoses etc done...
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    ford hydraulic, poss new pump?

    I am hoping for advice on whether I need a new pump or if there is a relief valve I need to check somewhere?? I have a ford 555b that I bought back in Feb and have been having pretty good luck with it up until the last couple of days. I am in Texas and the temps have been in the lower 100s when...
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    ford 555b coolant level

    I bought a ford 555b backhoe about 3wks ago. In getting it home I am in the process of changing all the fluids in it. All I have left now is the power steering. I just changed the coolant level and noticed it was a hair below the level of the top of the tank (1/2" or so prior to change). This...
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    fly wheel ring gear

    I have just purchased a Ford 555B well the first several times I guess I got lucky and the starter did not grind. It is now grinding and I looked down the inspection hole to find a bit of a worn ring gear. I have not tried using a pry bar to turn the engine and start it with better teeth yet...
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