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    580sk CONSOLE /CUPHOLDER IDEAS??????

    anyone have any sugestions on a homemade console opposite the dash side on the rops of my 580sk , i saw the factory plastic one on CNH for only 254.00 any pics or homebrew contraptions would be welcome
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    heavy equipment paint cross reference i just found

    All I know is that when I googled the #s to check them out they checked out on other sites
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    heavy equipment paint cross reference i just found

    spray cans are getting too costly and backhoes are just too big so i did some searching and found this page from ppg paints hope its helpfull to someone now theres no excuse for ugly machines... Allis Chalmers Cream---------------8638 Allis Chalmers Cream (Beige) - Trim...
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    what chain saw should i buy?

    I have 5 stihl saws mostly for firewood and lot clearing I've owned many others but the stihls keep going My 036 is about 15 years old and is used the most The 066 is just as old but only for the big stuff
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    allright , **** cat away is first on my list then up towards otter lake just north of ottawa . i wonder if i could bring the 580 or the rev 800 to that nice bar in maniwaki across from the skidoo dealer
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    Pictures of your Backhoe!!!!!

    after reading the tutorial on resizing and uploading pics , i figure ill just drive it to everyones house so the can look at my machine . this way it will be quicker for me and i might get a couple of beers out of it too!!!!!
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    Anyone have the instructions on replacing 580 sk parking brake?????

    Yeah it's 4wd and it supposed to have external discs but be4 I go tearing into it figured I'd learn what's involved The parts seem to be not too expensive from cnh The pics and info are much appreciated
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    Anyone have the instructions on replacing 580 sk parking brake?????

    well i figured someone here would know....
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    my 1989 580k wiring nightmare

    when i bought mine none of the lights worked, for that matter nothing electrical worked . first i changed all the bulbs and then i ran a ground cable (12 gauge) from the battery to the cab ground thats to the left of the fusebox and then my dash and all the lights started to come around . i also...
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    Anyone have the instructions on replacing 580 sk parking brake?????

    figured that the front bucket isnt always a good emergency brake.(but it does work pretty good) and saw that the discs are not expensive at all so if it warms up a tad i might just tackle the job. i dont have a manual yet but hope to once i recuperate from the christmas shopping frenzy (the...
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    CASE 580 SE WOBBLE STICK CONVERSION help

    i was thinking about doin the same thing , can somebody put up the instructions and parts required...and yeah i got a full cab too
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    sugestions on removing bucket shanks....????

    Got it all done Bought the bucket and beers to my welder friend. Lots of shielding the coors from the ultraviolet rays Happy new year y all
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    sugestions on removing bucket shanks....????

    smooth lip?.... toothess????.... you mean like grandma..
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    580 super k manual

    ill take anything i can get , had my sk for a couple months now and just finnished the 24" bucket (reshankification process) and got the cab heater to make heat. is there a section in that manual for what size ballpeen to use on different parts of the machine , or should i just stick to the...
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    sugestions on removing bucket shanks....????

    my 580sk was owned by a mason that went out of business , when i bought the machine the shanks were worn down to the pin holes and whoeverwelded these on wanted to make sure they never come off . i already ran out of O2 and acytelene and im wondering if i should borrow a plasma cutter from a...
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    Manual for 580 sk

    probably pdf would be best , trying not to do the ebay thing , maybe someone here could help out,
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    case 580 super k - need help!

    check the ground wires directly under the fuse box .theres a nut/bolt with a lot of ground wires there to the chassis ,,,on mine i made a new ground from the batt. to the frame and ran a ground wire to that bolt where all the wires ground under the fuse box tom
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    580 sk 4x4

    i got the same machine and i dont remember seeing that .....pic?
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    I hate thieves !

    got all my manholes and storm grates swiped and the piece of 2 inch water main sticking out of the dirt on my last site . i tried to bribe the cops with donuts but he already had powdered suger all over his face from the last "emergency"
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    case 580sl

    my hoe does split wood sometimes but then i have to listen to her complain about it ( i knew i should of married a deaf-mute)
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