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    SANDBLASTING, PAINTING, and RESEALING CYLINDERS

    I have been reading some of the other posts on this site about repainting their backhoes. My Backhoe is pretty crusty and is in need of a paint job too. My question today is about the cylinders. Most of the cylinders on my machine need seal kits. My Question is: Do I tape up the rod, sandblast...
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    How many hours is too many?

    I have been looking at a 2004 Case 580 SM that is for sale. This machine has an extend-a-hoe, front assist, enclosed cab with heat and air-conditioning. The owner says everything works and there are no leaks. From looking at the pictures, the machine seems to be pretty clean. My main concern is...
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    Clark C500-40, Propane leak

    I just bought a little Clark forklift, model C500-40. It's in pretty good shape, but as I run it I'm smelling propane. I was wondering if someone could tell me where to start looking for a leak. I was thinking of just mixing up some soapy water and spray it on every hose to see if any bubbles...
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    Ford 5500 torque converter

    I have a ford 5500 backhoe with a questionable torque converter. Does anybody know if there is a repair shop out there that will repair the stator and the turbine? The fins look ok but some sort of contamination has gone through and scored the OD. Of the stator and the ID. of the turbine. This...
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