• Thank you for visiting HeavyEquipmentForums.com! Our objective is to provide industry professionals a place to gather to exchange questions, answers and ideas. We welcome you to register using the "Register" icon at the top of the page. We'd appreciate any help you can offer in spreading the word of our new site. The more members that join, the bigger resource for all to enjoy. Thank you!

Recent content by rust farmer

  1. R

    1969 Ford 5550 Backhoe Project

    EBay would be your best bet. I have the same machine so feel free to contact me with any questions. I’ve rebuilt my transmission and shuttle.
  2. R

    Ford 445 TLB Stuck Clutch

    I unstuck a clutch from a Ford 8000 that had not been started for over 20 years. The way I got this clutch unstuck was like this: With the help of a friend, wire the clutch pedal down to the floor and leave it there. Pull the starter. Buy a few cans of carb cleaner and a plastic hose that...
  3. R

    Case 580c clutch want disengage

    Don't forget to take a look at the starter teeth on the flywheel too while you're in there.
  4. R

    Ford 750 rebuild, weak tranny questions

    Obleck, If you have the engine out of the machine it wouldn't hurt to take a look at the torque converter and the forward/reverse clutch packs to see if they need replaced. I don't know anything about your machine, but I own a Ford 5500. My machine moved around, but the clutch discs were worn...
  5. R

    transmission trouble with a 1974 5550 ford backhoe

    Lonestar: If your machine was working in warmer weather and then not working in cold weather the first thing I would check would be the transmission oil. When was the last time you changed the oil in the transmission? Does the oil look milky? Over time, condensation collects inside the cavities...
  6. R

    SANDBLASTING, PAINTING, and RESEALING CYLINDERS

    Thank you to both of you for the input, both of your views have strong points. Although I like the idea of blasting with dry ice and painting, these cylinders have been together for the last 45 years and I may need to use some heat to get them apart. Maybe the better plan is to combine both of...
  7. R

    SANDBLASTING, PAINTING, and RESEALING CYLINDERS

    I have been reading some of the other posts on this site about repainting their backhoes. My Backhoe is pretty crusty and is in need of a paint job too. My question today is about the cylinders. Most of the cylinders on my machine need seal kits. My Question is: Do I tape up the rod, sandblast...
  8. R

    Clearance for mud chains on backhoe: Case -vs- Cat -vs- Deere -vs- Ford

    I use chains in the winter on my two wheel drive tractor when my lane gets icy, but would the chains really help you in mud? If your dealing with a mud, I would think a 4 x 4 backhoe with good tread on the tires or a little crawler with a blade would be more effective. If your lane is all dirt...
  9. R

    How many hours is too many?

    The owner wants $18500 for this machine. If the hours were lower and as good as the machine looks he probably wouldn't have any trouble getting that price. I think a lot of people look at the price and then decide if the machine has too many hours on it. There was nothing in the service records...
  10. R

    How many hours is too many?

    I have been looking at a 2004 Case 580 SM that is for sale. This machine has an extend-a-hoe, front assist, enclosed cab with heat and air-conditioning. The owner says everything works and there are no leaks. From looking at the pictures, the machine seems to be pretty clean. My main concern is...
  11. R

    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    Thanks for the help 210craig. After working on tractors and machine tools for the last thirty years, the price of parts does not shock me too bad. I am used to the jacked up over inflated prices of parts.
  12. R

    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    Thanks for the information 210craig. I don't really know much about my forklift because I have only owned it for about a month. I don't know what year the lift is, I was more concerned that everything operated correctly when I purchased it. I am looking for some manuals for this machine so I can...
  13. R

    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    The other issue is, I noticed a few drips coming from the front axle. I'm pretty sure the seals have never been changes. I have never been into a front fork truck axle so I want a service manual to see what I'm getting into. I'm going to attempt to load a few images to help identify what...
  14. R

    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    Thanks for the advice BillG. The soapy water did the trick, I found the leak right away. I would still like to find a service manual for this machine so I can fix a few other things that need attention. If anyone knows where I can find a service manual for my machine let me know. Thanks.
  15. R

    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    I just bought a little Clark forklift, model C500-40. It's in pretty good shape, but as I run it I'm smelling propane. I was wondering if someone could tell me where to start looking for a leak. I was thinking of just mixing up some soapy water and spray it on every hose to see if any bubbles...
See more
Top