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    Operating PTO in auto tranny

    Just bought our first dump truck that is not a manual. All of our grain trucks are manuals and you can operate the PTO dump hoist with the transmission gear engaged. As in you can spread the rock without having to stop to engage PTO. This new truck which has an Allison automatic transmission...
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    Dump bed liners

    Putting a new to me dump bed on my truck. Has some washboarding going on but still seems solid. No rusted through holes. Will be hauling 2” and some 5” rip rap mostly. Considering options to protect the floor from further damage. All cross members seems to be in decent shape and not bent...
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    Wisconsin VG4D engine help

    Asking here because I know these engines were used on skidsteers back in the day. Out on a wimb I decided to purchase a straw blower for a few hundred bucks. Motor hasn’t run in many years obviously but I figured it would be a “fun” project. Engine is a Wisconsin VG4D. He guaranteed it...
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    JCB proximity steering switches

    Does anyone have knowledge of the proximity steering switches on backhoes with articulated and crab steering modes? Long story short I attempted to adjust the proximity switches per the manual but they do not light up at any time. I tried the key in the run position and I also tried with the...
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    Fuel lift pump info

    how many gallons per hour and psi lift pump do I need for Perkins 104.4T diesel? Replacing my old electric pump and want to make sure I get the correct one. Previous owner coverted from manual to electric before I bought it.
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    Mechanic need engine help

    A month ago I replaced the diaphragm in the afc a month ago as well as a couple fuel lines by the fuel filter and electric pump. Previous guy converted to electric lift pump. Prior to doing any work everything ran fine but just had a small leak I wanted fixed. Now my problem is that...
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    Purchase Advice Ford LTL 9000

    Looking at purchasing a dump truck to use mostly to haul rock around the farm. There’s a local construction guy that has a couple LTL 9000 for sale. Well he actually has them sitting back against the woods and I had to stop and talk to him about them. He states they ran when they were parked...
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    Jcb 4cx swing cylinder seals

    Have to rebuild the swing cylinders stop a leak this winter. It’s a slow leak but about 20 oz each time the hoe is used. Previous owner told me he had them rebuilt and he sent me was some seal kits, looks like a bunch of seals weren’t even used so now they are leaking. I’m not familiar with...
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    Perkins Frost plug issues

    Have a 104.40T Perkins in my JCB backhoe and was putting in a freeze plug heater. Directions call for front or rear placement in the right Lower holes. Well I removed what I thought was the lower plug and there was a rod on each side of the hole. Didn’t seem right and coolant didn’t come...
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    Cold start assist Perkins need advice

    I’m needing to improve my cold start ability on my JCB hoe with a Perkins 104.40T engine. Engine serial is AB50364 if that matters. As far as I can tell it doesn’t appear to have a thermostart or intake heater installed. What does it take to install one of these new or can I install a block...
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    Hydraulic noise?

    when I start my jcb backhoe I get a deep kinda grumble off and on for a couple minutes. Is that the hydraulic fluid just pumping through the system or can that be a sign of my pump going bad or what else could that be? After it warms up it doesn’t really make that sound anymore. All of my...
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    Help !!!! Oil conundrum

    Bought a used backhoe, everything works as it should. How can I figure out what hydraulic oil is in the system? Books calls for ISO32 or 46. The old man says he used whatever you’d use in any regular Deere. Typical old man set in his old ways. I want to make sure im using the right oil...
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    Buying inspection questions

    From what I understand, Cat and Deere have the better machines. I’m probably looking at 70-80s models in my 10-15k budget. There’s a 977L for sale but it may be on the larger side of what I need. I have about 20 acres of land that I’m need to prep for building a house in a few years. Have a bank...
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    Buying assistance and recommendations

    From what I understand, Cat and Deere have the better machines. I’m probably looking at 70-80s models in my 10-15k budget. There’s a 977L for sale but it may be on the larger side of what I need. I have about 20 acres of land that I’m need to prep for building a house in a few years. Have a...
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    Linkage cable broke need recommendations for a fix

    So here’s my ordeal. Have a 4 in 1 bucket and this cable controls the clamshell. Broke about 4” from the upper end. New holland wants $200 for the replacement cable ...... not happening. Anyone know any way to fix the cable before I create my own linkage using rebar to make a push/pull...
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    Changing rear tire sizes

    anything wrong with going a size smaller or larger? I have a ford 575d which uses 18.5x24. There’s a lot of uses 19.4/19.3 whatever the size is and also some 17s. Staying with 24” rim but would you go up or down a size? I just use it around the farm but my tires are getting pretty worn but I...
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    4in1 bucket failure to close

    just bought a ford 575d with clamshell bucket. Uses twist a wrist to activate clamshell. It will open but not close. Do the cables stretch and have to be replaced that activate the valve or is there adjustment somewhere I can check ?
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    Identify this starter wire please

    Have a 1995 Ford 575d backhoe. Getting the wire reworked and was removing the starter and found this wire hanging loose. Theres a connector on the end so I’m not sure that it connected directly to the starter but maybe the wire that they spliced ? It comes out of the main harness just behind...
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