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    Heavy equipment mechanic on youtube

    Hi everyone I’ve been watching Warren on youtube for quite a while now. He fixes everything and records it. Pretty interesting to watch.
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    Hydra Mac 2250 Parts & Service Manuals

    Hi Guys My neighbor just borrowed a Hydra Mac 2250 from his friend. While using it a small hydraulic hose that goes from the filter to a cylinder up front blew. It just has hose clamps holding it on. Just wanted to know if the parts and service manuals are still available. I don’t know how...
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    Hydraulic cylinder repair

    To me this guy is amazing. I had no idea what was involved. What workmanship.
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    580C only runs with glass ball check valve fitting removed from fuel return line

    Sorry for the same question but, what’s the risk of running the backhoe without it. It runs so good without it. I haven't run it that much, maybe a half hour. Thanks Ron
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    580C cylinder repack question

    Hi guys I just repacked the front loader lift cylinder. When I took it off it was fully retracted, how do I get the ram all the way back in? Thanks Ron
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    Another Case 580C won't rev up

    Hi very helpful people As the title says it won’t rev up. I drained the fuel tank, not too bad, some rust in the beginning then clear. Changed the air and fuel filters, no luck, same problem. Then on a search of this forum found the dreaded return line blockage. It’s the first fitting before...
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    Has anyone tried this tool on stuck fasteners?

    This thing is amazing on some of the youtube videos I've seen...
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    Dexron 3 for case 580c power shuttle

    Hi again Can I use dexron 3 transmission fluid in the power shuttle of a case 580c Thanks Ron
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    Case 580C, hasn’t been started in 5 years, what to do?

    Hello everyone, it’s been a while. Here goes, because of the impossible for me to fix brakes, we haven’t used our Case 580C for about 5 years. It hasn’t been started or anything. It has been covered with an old pool cover. So, before I get professional help (for the backhoe not me) I would like...
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    Case 580C motor oil

    What motor oil do you guys recommend for an old 1980 Case 580C :bash Thanks Ron
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    Heavy Equipment on ebay

    Check this out http://www.ebay.com/rpp/heavyequipment/0-99-no-reserve-auctions/heavy-equipment/ Ron
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    American backhoe

    Anyone ever heard of American backhoe there's one out for bid on usgovbid.com middlesex county nj item C54
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    Case 580C steering cylinder

    Hi What a great forum I have a 1980 Case 580C backhoe that I am trying to repack the steering cylinder. I can’t get the seal and o-ring inside the gland (pictured) without destroying them. Could someone help me with the proper procedure? This will be my second try. Thank you Ron
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