Case 580B 1974 - replacing the radiator

[JBP]

Hello. I'm going to try to replace the radiator. In addition to some aftermarket leaks, it has the lower hydr fluid cooler.

Questions:

Radiator is the A39345? That's what I come up with on the electronics part catalogue.

Do I ONLY have to remove the two water hoses, two hydr lines, and the two bolts holding the A35574 radiator support bracket? Then pray?

Are there any aftermarket sources for parts I should avoid? Is $650 for the replacement radiator a reasonable price?

Since I'll have the lower hose off of the block is it okay or advisable to try and flush the engine using that inlet with a water hose?

Thanks.



JBP

 

[Blueboy]

Radiator is the A39345? That's what I come up with on the electronics part catalogue.

I would check other sources to see if the numbers match or call Case. And while you got them on the phone see what they want one for.

Do I ONLY have to remove the two water hoses, two hydr lines, and the two bolts holding the A35574 radiator support bracket? Then pray?

You should pray first.

Are there any aftermarket sources for parts I should avoid? Is $650 for the replacement radiator a reasonable price?

$650? Depends, how bad are the leaks? Maybe a radiator shop would be cheaper.

Since I'll have the lower hose off of the block is it okay or advisable to try and flush the engine using that inlet with a water hose

If anyone used stop leak I would get that crap out.


Have fun

OK, back to MythBusters... Oh no, it's over.

 

[bowen]

Some radiator leaks can be fixed by a radiator shop. It might be worth a try.

Otherwise look at this.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/A39345-Case-IH-Backhoe-Radiator-530CK-570-580CK-580B-/320765913767

I ordered one from this place for my Case 470 tractor, it was $425 I think. No problems so far in 3 years.

 

[JBP]

Well it is out. In addition to what I thought I had to do above, I also had to unbolt the radiator mount plate once I got the radiator partially out. Also has to remove the drain stopcock assembly. Plus, in anticipation of the re-install i removed the hydraulic pump cover. Those 4 big ol bolts were a pain in the katoochie. That whole frame that supports the radiator, pump and front ballast was jam-packed with dirt. Spent an hour just breaking that stuff up and spooning it out. I guess it was a couple of decades worth of 'work' there.

The radiator that was in the hoe was from 'Camp Springs Radiator'. They've been in business since 84, so I might give them a call.

 

[JBP]

Thanks for the replies folks, I'll see what the radiator shop says.

JBP

 

[JBP]

The replacement radiator is in. I had to have two new hydraulic lines fabricated, because the connections on the new radiator were male instead of female. Have run it some, seems to be all together. now i am welding the hoe fingers back on. They were previously welded on, but very poorly. The hoe's mating teeth are nasty stubs now. Stumps to dig out, about 50 of them, mostly cedar.