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    drott 40 overhating

    He was looking to buy and That's as far as I know. 30 years of hard labor will get the best of us sooner or later. Hopefully a lot later. I bet that old Drott been worked to get this far, and still there to make another run at it. Good luck whoever get her. Hope its good home whomever gets it!.
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    drott 40 overhating

    Drott/Case Thank you for your reply. Was there anything case changed on that style of final drive to make it more sound.
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    what would it take to demo these foundations...

    I was taught it 's exchange of known truths that have withstood the test of time. Truth or the exchange of know wisdom sometimes offend us, because we know it all. Ego gets in the way; There you have it, my way of skinning is the only right way, becomes the only way that works! Pistol Pete just...
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    drott 40 overhating

    I would look at the Radiator fins, They do clog up with dust and dirt. Simply things like stuck thermostat.
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    drott 40 overhating

    Hey Delmer, I have Case 980, all most same to the Drott 40. Do you know anything about the final drives and why they often fail?
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    Old Poclain Excavator

    Hi Nick, was wondering about if you many know if the Poclain and the Case 980 used the same final drive parts.
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    drott 40 overhating

    Drott Do you know about Drott excavators? I was wondering why if anyone knows why the Final drives are and have always been a problem. Is this lack of maintenance or just abusive behavior on the part of the operator.
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    what would it take to demo these foundations...

    Very well said, Oxbow!
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    How to Rebuild the Backhoe Control Valves - 580CK with Model 33 Backhoe

    the rounded crows foot wrench works little easier then open end crows foot. Still slow tightening but works little easier. Just keep reminding yourself to breathe.Boy that sure is nice looker! Could you send pictures of roll over protection system( R.O.P.S) on your machine. I'm little jealous.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    All the best your way. Ill check in later. Great to see your old girl getting some new make up.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    I v e never done anything on mine but maintenance, i.e. oil, filters, little welding and yes its auto, forward & reverse with 4 speed, S for start. Yes it great feeling turning that key and hearing it run.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    What happen to shuttle? Is that weld glob, or is that crack starting.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    I also have Case 980 crawler that needs just about everything. Talk about having one to many screws loose. Guess you need not look to far on the crazy scale because i love that old stuff.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    Its truly labor of love or were all crazy for keeping these things around.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    They are true work horses, I love my ck, for it weight and size its the best little machine.. Nice job I'll have to drop off mine at your shop for TLC.
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    1970 580ck Gets her name and surgery

    580 ck Very nice looking backhoe
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    DROTT Questions

    Hey there Brian, Did you ever get that Drott working?
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    DROTT Questions

    Hey there Mr. senior member. I have 980 Case crawler with 504 engine and of course the final drives are shot and I was wondering if something like the 1080B final drives could be installed or if you ever heard anyone doing up grade. Thank you for your insight.
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    DROTT Questions

    Did you ever get that old Drott working?
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