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    1971 580ck steering wheel just spins...

    So, I am going to move my 1971 580ck and need to pull it to move it. Problem is that the steering wheel just spins. It's not running ..unfortunately..but is there any way to turn the wheels with the steering wheel without the hydraulics so I can drag/move it around a couple turns? Thanks in...
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    What is best penetrant to try and free frozen rusted piston?

    My 580ck gasoline engine is locked up. I had put some MMO down the cylinders about 2 months ago. So I tried to crank, nope froze. I borrowed an inspection scope and last piston is frozen, two look great, one not too bad the oil made it through. I can still see oil around the top of the bad one...
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    580ck battery 31T AcDelco

    Would this battery work on a 1971 580ck gasoline engine and no power shuttle? I have enough rebates to get it for free..you know sort of. It is a threaded stud instead of post and I'll have to change the battery terminals of course if it will work good or not..
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    580ck gasoline tank removal question

    Just bought my neighbor's 1971 580ck backhoe with a gasoline engine. It has sat for 6-7 years. Is there any simple way to remove the gas tank? Can't lift it out because of the two line and loader bar across the top of the hood and tank. Can't get it up high enough to clear the 4 tank studs...
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