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  1. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    The vent hose looks to go up behind the pressure lines in that block, but looking at the diagram from NH it is tethered together so I am a bit confused.
  2. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I don't have a problem modifying one but I'd rather not. Would you know how to modify a double acting to use as a single?
  3. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Got ya thanks for all your help.
  4. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I was thinking if I just replaced them I could probably get away with 3" as long as I can still use that one I'll just get one to match size, thanks for the info and link.
  5. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    That's good news, any Ideas on how to do this? also the smallest I could use is a 3" I think. Thanks for your help Tinkerer
  6. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I believe he did take it to be repaired, but the problem is if he did it went to fla.
  7. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    This one wouldn't upload. here it is on the machine
  8. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Thanks guys so much, I am going to try to post pictures of it off the machine, Tinkerer I am waiting to hear back from that guy yet.
  9. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Thank you very much and I will see if I can get down there tomorrow and take it off and get pictures, and yes that is prob me as well under timfordson?
  10. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Tinkerer, These cylinders just sit into pockets with only the tightness of the swing chain holding them in place. I also checked NH for the size and it showed a 4" and while this site was down I went and measured it and with calipers it was a 5" cylinder, so it would make it a 4 1/2. So from...
  11. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I want to thank You all for all your help. I was always told by my grandad that the only dumb question is the one not asked lol. here is another question if I may, This machine calls for a 4" cylinder. How is it measured? is it outside diameter? if it is then this machine doesn't appear to have...
  12. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I need to remove the one swing cylinder that is left on the backhoe, the problem is I don't have a clue as to how to do it. Would anyone have instructions on removing that cylinder either written or pictures please?
  13. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Yes I do have the 753. hmm ok I'll keep trying to find it. Thanks for your input much appreciated. I'm still learning about this thing.
  14. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Hey , I am trying to take a less expensive route to fixing this backhoe the ford 753. I am confused about a couple terms, Here is what I want to try, I want to replace >>> 4'' Swing, Swing Assy., 13 Ft., 19-389 with this one >>>> 3-1/2'' Swing, Swing Assy., 10 Ft., 19-388. The problem I am...
  15. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Service Manual Trading Post

    Thank You nowing75
  16. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Service Manual Trading Post

    would you have any for the Ford 753 backhoe? If you do silvershadow563@gmail.com
  17. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Tinkerer, Thank You for the link it helped. I will be searching for salvage yards for a usable one, and looking in back yards for hidden ones too.
  18. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    Thank You swetz, I will contact them.
  19. Tim "moon" Mullins

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    I was left a Ford 4400 Ind tractor with a 735 Loader and a 753 Backhoe. I'm in a pickle with the backhoe, he separated the hoe from the tractor and left the return lines connected, he had removed the right swing cylinder and it is no where to be found hmm. If any of you know of any salvage yards...
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