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    Case 580 Super M Series 2 dome light

    Hi All, I'm hoping someone has sourced the black rocker switch in a cab light on a case backhoe. Mine went back, and I'm struggling to find a replacement one. I don't mind splicing the new one in(doesn't have to be plug in play) . Picture of a light for reference. I'd just prefer not to...
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    Rear tire Dismount- Case 580 Super M Series 2

    Hey Y'all, I've done quite a few tires by hand, started my first job doing tires at a tire shop(automotive) but it was in a farm town.. I've done tires ranging from skid steer tires to larger tractor tires 16.9-28 . However I am having a heck of a time getting the bead of the tire to come...
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    580 Super M series 2

    Hello everyone, I was using my Case 580 Super M series 2 over the weekend using the backhoe portion the dipper cylinder "let go". what i mean by this is i had the rear buck on the ground and when i picked it up to move the dipper cylinder stopped holding and the dipper portion of the hoe hit...
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    Warning light on 2005 Case 580 Super M series 2

    Good afternoon all, I've found the service manual doesn't call out which warning lights are what on the dash. I have a light that is coming on and off today and was hoping someone had a break down of the warning lamps on one of these machines. It looks like an overtemp light, however my...
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    2005 case super m series 2 hard start

    Hi all, My backhoe just recently is hard starting after it sits. It can sit as little as 10 min. Has to crank over a lot before it will fire. I suspect it’s loosing prime when it sits. Was hoping this may be a common failure and I wouldn’t have to diagnose much . Once running it runs...
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    Hydraulic Cylinder piston bolt removal

    Hi all, this is the fifth hydraulic cylinder i have rebuilt due to leaking. But this is the first one where I cannot get the bolt loose that holds the piston to the cylinder loose. I broke my 3/4 inch breaker bar trying to loosen it. Any tips or tricks to get it loose? This is on a 2005...
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    2005 Super M Series 2 Grid Heater Relay seems to be inop.

    Hello All, It seems my grid heater doesn't work. Hard starting when cold. The only time i see the glow plug light is with initial key on. What my testing has done for me... in a heated garage 62F the temp sensor on top of engine 2500OHMs(i believe this is good). Wiring ohmed out from...
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    King Pin Bushings

    Good morning everyone, Need to replace king pin bushings on my Case 580 Super M Series 2. Any tips or tricks on how to pull them out? Since they are pressed in a blind hole, not sure what type of puller would make it in there, or do I need to cut them out(IE cut one side of the bushing with...
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    Seal kits

    Easy question. Where’s the best place to get cylinder seal kits? Thanks Pauk
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    Gland torque

    Good afternoon, I wanted to thank everyone for the help thus far. Putting the new seals on the swing cylinder was easy. I was a transmission technician for 10 years, so it was like riding a bicycle rolling the seals in place. My next question, what should the torque on the gland be? Its...
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    Bucket for stump removal

    I saw a "bucket" for a backhoe for digging stumps out.. It looked like a claw. I do a lot of tree/stump removal and would be interested in getting one, just can't seem to locate it. Thank you Paul
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    Swing cylinder help

    Hey guys need some help. I have a 2005 super m series 2 and the swing cylinder is leaking. Ordered the seal kit and spanner wrench. I can’t get the end cap off. Piece you remove with spanner wrench. I took the little bolt out that keeps it from loosening it. I have gotten it to...
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    Decent Tires?

    What is a Decent brand for tires for a Backhoe? Tractor is Case 580 Super M Series 2 Thanks!
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    How much movement

    Good evening everyone, I put new bushings in onon the swing arm(where the arm meets the tractor). I have a Case 580 Super M series 2, my question is how much up and down movement should I have between the swing arm and the tractor itself. I know there are shims, but I have 1/4-1/2 inch up and...
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    Hauling a Case 580 Super M series 2

    Good afternoon all, I"m sure it has been discussed. I'm potentially looking to haul a Case 580 Super M Series 2 backhoe. I would purchase a 30 foot gooseneck 25900K trailer to haul. I have a 3500 to haul it, which is rated to haul 21K(I know its over the rated weight). Being its personal...
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    hello!

    Hello Everyone, New to the forum. Purchased a 2005 Case Super M series 2 earlier this year with 5100 Hours. Ran it all summer putting 140 hours on it. So far so good(other than putting a stick through the rad the first weekend in the woods. Its winter out, so its time to put it in the barn...
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