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    transmission line leak - ford 4500

    I have a leak in one of the hard lines from the transmission filter to the pump (I think it goes to the hydraulic pump). There is a threaded coupler on the end where the pump(?) is but the line goes straight into the transmission filter housing with no threaded coupler. I am debating what to...
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    injector pump rebuild - ford 4500

    I just got a price of 600-800 dollars to rebuild my injector pump. I am wondering if it is something I could do myself? I have no experience with injector pumps, but have rebuild carberators, engines, a couple of automatic transmissions etc. Is this something I might be able to tackle? What...
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    diesel fuel in oil - ford 4500

    I thought I had water in the oil. I drained the oil, and found that I had 4 gallons of diesel fuel in the oil. Put new oil in and started her up. Runs fine 80psi oil pressure. When I shut her down, I turned the fuel off so she does not get diesel in the oil. Anyone have any thoughts as...
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    case 580c or e weight

    Can anyone tell me what a Case 580E or 580C with open cab might weigh with a 24" bucket on the hoe?
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    ford 4500 low coolant and oil bubbling out of dip stick

    Started my old hoe yesterday to get ready for the snow. She started without issue and warmed up. I moved her up closer to the house and was ready to shut her down when I noticed oil bubbling out of the dipstick. I shut her down and checked the coolant, which was low. We have had very cold...
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    ford 4500 shuttle shifting problems

    I have a 73 ford 4500 TLB. This afternoon she started being slow to go into forword, and then stopped shifting into reverse. I check the trans fluid and it was low - it took about 3 gallons of fluid. it will move forward with no problem but will not shift into reverse. I have notice a...
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    quick attach bucket on old tlb?

    I am wondering about fabricating a quick attach plate for the front bucket on my Ford 4500 tlb. I would like to have a set of forks with good visiblity ( which you don't get when you put them on the front of the bucket) and be able to put them on and off quickly. Anyone done this to this...
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    ford 4500 - loader removal

    I have to replace the loader on my 4500. I can get everything off except the pins at the top of the loader. I have taken the bolts out of each end but the pins do not budge. Am I missing something?
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    case 530 hoe cylinders

    I have a friend with a 530 case backhoe and the cylinders on the hoe are very scored. He has replaced seals and they last about 3 months before they are leaking again. He has gotten a price of $600-700 each to replace the rods. Is there any place to get good used cylinders or aftermarket...
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    Painting a Ford 4500

    I have an old hoe - I love saying that! She was painted with a brush before I bought it. I am not looking to do a restoration grade paint job. I am not against painting her again with a brush. She has rust starting to come through the paint. I was thinking of taking a section at a time...
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    ford 4500 backhoe hoses

    I've gone and done it now:Banghead! One of the hoses that goes from the boom to the tractor has busted. I was looking at this and am trying to figure out how to get it out of there. My thought is to stretch the boom and dipper straight out, disconnect the boom cylinder and raise it out of...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    I have two issues: 1. when turning, I have power steering in one direction but not the other :Banghead:Banghead. I know this is most likely an adjustment. Does anyone know how to do this? 2. When lifting a heavy load (3000 lbs) with the front bucket I can not steer. I have to set down...
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    want to change loader controls on Ford 4500

    I have a 1973 ford 4500 TLB with two lever controls for the bucket. I would like to change to a single joystick control. Anyone done this conversion or know anything about it? Thanks, John
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    what ply tire for ford 4500 backhoe?

    I need a tire for the rear of my ford 4500 backhoe. I have found a used set of 6 ply tires the same size (16.9 x 28). What is on the hoe now are 8 ply. I use the machine around the house and for plowing snow, I am not out working with it. I can buy these two tires for $250. Do you guys...
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    ford 4500 steering problems

    I have a ford 4500 backhoe. The power steering pump has enough fluid. When turning, it has power steering when turning right, but is hard to steer when turning left. Any ideas?
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    ford 4500 starting issues

    I have a ford 4500 with a diesel and have some starting issues. 1st, it will not start without a shot of ether. I assume this is not a good thing. What is not functioning that is causing me to have to do this. 2nd. she does not want to start again after she has been running. If I shut...
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    ford 4500 leaks and brake issues

    I have just purchased an older ford 4500 backhoe to clear 23 acres on my property. I have operated hoes for several years but have never worked on one or owned one. I have two issues: 1. The swing cylinders have a hose on the back of each one that spray hydraulic fluid with the boom is...
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