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    How to Replace Power Steering Cylinders - 1968 580CK

    This is probably a simple job for alot of the old-timers here, but since I started running into some problems I thought I would post some pictures of what I am going through......and hopefully end up with the cylinders off and new ones installed. Here is a pic of the power steering cylinder on...
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    Trick or Treat from 68 580CK

    Halloween is approaching and today I heard an explosion of noise outside as the yard kats screeched and ran for cover. I ran out the door, and I tell you........the movie "Christine" should have been this 580CK instead of the 58 Plymouth Fury. Ole "Greased Lightnin" had been sitting under...
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    Merry Christmas from Old Abe and the 1968 580CK---Pics

    Old Abe (the Eagle between the 580 CK's headlights) wanted to send his Christmas Cheers. He had the best Christmas since 1968 since Dale at Tractor Stuff sent his knutz, and I was able to mount him properly above the grill........he is one happy bird now:
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    How to Rebuild the Backhoe Control Valves - 580CK with Model 33 Backhoe

    I have my 1968 580CK restored and looking pretty good, but have not started the backhoe rebuild. Last weekend I went to move a bucket of sandy soil without the heavy backhoe attached and the rear tires are getting very little traction since the weight of the front loader is acting...
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    Changing Fuel Filters on 580CK

    Secondary Filter is the white one on top, and the Primary is the one on the bottom. I changed the Primary and Secondary fuel filters today on my 580CK diesel. I ran into a somewhat frustrating question regarding the WIX Primary fuel filter. It comes with a round cork doughnut-shaped...
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    How to Adjust Valves on Case 580CK Diesel

    I was searching the site for any old posts on how to adjust the valves on an old Case 580CK Diesel, but I found nothing. So, I am creating this new thread, hoping to get some good advice on adjusting the valves. Here is the machine in question: I found another tractor air filter that...
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    Painting old 580 CK with brush and roller....pics.

    Someone had mentioned that they would like to see some before, during, and after pictures of how I paint my old 580 using Rustoleum and a brush and 1 inch roller. Here is an example showing the engine hood being redone: I will post these pics, and then add the final ones.
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    How to Remove Front Wheel Spindle Needle Bearings on 580CK

    I am posting some pictures of how I tried to remove the stuck needle bearings which surround the wheel spindle on the front axle. This might help someone else who tackles this job. I first tried using a 3/4" drive socket extension and hitting from the bottom with a hammer. I had soaked...
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    Should Loader Bucket drop with engine shut off?? (580CK)

    I have a 1968 580CK, and am doing a restoration on her. Just recently changed the hydraulic fluid, and had her running to slowly get the fluid running thru her veins. Everything was working great. However, yesterday I wanted to drop the front end bucket back down to the ground (with the...
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    How To Remove Front Wheel Spindle from 580CK?

    I am trying to remove both front wheel spindles from my 1968 580CK, and as the pics show below, I am having one heck of a time trying to get one of them off: This is one of the spindles that came off pretty easy: Here is a pic of the stuck one. I have tried placing blocks of wood on...
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    Why No Grease Fittings on Loader Joint, Case 580CK?

    I was wondering why Case failed to put grease fittings on the two rear pivot points (as seen in these pics) of the front end loader. Before painting, I decided to remove the bolt so I could clean and pack fresh grease inside. I greased the bolt, but there is another sleeve that actually...
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    A good idea to prime Hydraulic Hoses & Cylinders?

    I am installing alot of new hydraulic hoses on my old 580CK, and was wondering if it makes sense to try to prime the lines and cylinders as I am putting new hoses on? Over a gallon of fluid drained out of this cylinder when I removed the old hoses. Another gallon on the other side...
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    How to Install New Instrument Gauges in Old 580 CK

    As a part of the restoration of my 1968 580CK, I decided to attempt removal of the instrument cluster casing. There were alot of loose wires and exposed wires, and non-working gauges, plus it makes painting MUCH easier to have all this removed first. Removal was pretty straight...
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    Help??? How to remove the HI/LO Range Cover on 580 CK (1968)???

    A couple pics: I am trying to remove the cover off the Hi/Lo Range on my 580CK (1968 year). I wanted to see if perhaps I could find out why my Hi/Lo range sometimes slips out of gear. I have a Case shop manual, and see that they forgot to state that the two shift gears must be in a...
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    Best Place to Buy Hydraulic Hoses?

    I want to replace almost all of the 30+ year old hoses on my 1968 580B CK while I am doing a ton of other repairs. I am up to 36 hoses that I need to buy if I want to replace them all. I know my local Napa guy will be way too expensive, as his prices has sky-rocketed over the past years. Who...
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    Loader Controls on 580B CK.....Removal/clean/fix/paint (Pics)

    Well, I just had to remove all the hand control linkages on my 1968 580CK since most of the old cotter pins were rusting and ready to fall out, and there was too much slop in the linkages. (There were no washers to stiffen up the operation.....not sure if washers were added when new, and maybe...
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    How to repair Case 580B rim with rust around valve stem? (Pics to see)

    Ladies and Gentlemen......and expert rim/tire guys: As you can see in these pictures, I have two old 1968 580B CK rims which are in good shape except for rust-out around the valve stems. Do "they" make a metal patch that will fit over the contours of the rim which can be welded in place...
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    How to remove Oil Pan from 580B CK

    I did a search, but found no information on how to remove an oil pan from an older Case 580B. This discussion is on the early 580 B CK, year 1968.....but probably covers most of the 70 models. I want to remove the oil pan and inspect the oil pump screen, and clean everything well, as it...
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    What causes High Oil Pressure in 580B CK?

    Hello. I have been doing alot of maintenance/restoration on my old 1968 580B CK. Today I noticed that the oil pressure is reading way up near the maximum reading of 80psi. She cranks up great, sounds fine, but the oil pressure goes way up and stays just below 80, even after warming up. Only...
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    How to Remove Case 33 Backhoe from 1968 580 CK

    Since the stuck brakes are now fixed, we are moving on to repairing the Case Model 33 Backhoe which has alot of leaks in the valves under the tower controls. I smartly decided that removing the backhoe from the tractor was the only way to do this properly and without alot of charlie horses and...
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