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    1983 Case 580SE Right Stabilizer Raises VERY Slowly

    Hi Harley, yes, it struggles lifting when using the other function. It seems like the more I pull on the other function, the faster it will raise, but I just pull it a bit to not stress the dipper function too much, since it's already retracted all the way. It takes some time but does go up all...
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    1983 Case 580SE Right Stabilizer Raises VERY Slowly

    Hi all, Looking to repair the right stabilizer on my Case 1983 580SE. The stabilizer goes down no problem, and has plenty of power to lift the machine. Raising the stabilizer however requires holding another lever (I usually pull dipper lever back a bit) then raising the right stabilizer does...
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    Case 580E Parking Brake Assembly - Need Replacement

    Seems I am also missing part 10 from the diagram: D126625 PLATE Lever Mounting This should allow the bunker hill handle bracket to work. Hopefully I can track this part down for a reasonable price, if not shouldn’t be too bad to make something to work. Side note: the parts manual is proving...
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    Case 580E Parking Brake Assembly - Need Replacement

    Checked the dimensions of the slots in the cab vs the drawing on bunker hill’s website: Bunker hill brake assembly bracket size seems to be quite a bit smaller… I suppose this will work if I am able to make up some sort of adapter plate
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    Case 580E Parking Brake Assembly - Need Replacement

    Thanks guys. Appreciate the quick feedback. SN 9076039 After looking at the parts manual more, it looks like I’ll just need the handle and associated pins, the cable is intact still. The bunker hill one does look quite similar, if the bracket dimensions match the slots in the cab I think...
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    Case 580E Parking Brake Assembly - Need Replacement

    Hi all, Recently purchased a well used Case 580E 2wd for personal use. In the list of repairs I have for it, replacing the missing parking brake handle assembly is close to the top. Has anyone replaced their’s and can provide some help on which part I can order to replace mine? I’ve received...
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