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    Case 580B 2 piece to 1 piece cylinder

    Hi, thanks for the reply Melben; outside (barrel) is ok. It was the piston that was beat up and had to be replaced! This machine is 50 years old and no telling how many people have done repairs on it. Take care.....
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    Case 580B 2 piece to 1 piece cylinder

    HI, me too!
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    Case 580B 2 piece to 1 piece cylinder

    Hi, after getting the rod out of the boom cylinder on my 1973 Case 580b, I noticed that the piston was in pretty bad shape (perhaps the bolt came loose, I don't know). Saw a piston advertised for $98.00 on HWPartstore's website and ordered it. Came very quickly, but to my surprise, it was a 1...
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    New hydraulic fluid

    Hi, thanks for the reply. No bad smells or contamination, so I will follow your advice and not change the oil out completely. Thanks!
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    New hydraulic fluid

    Hi, finally got all of the leaks stopped and now would like to drain out the old hydraulic fluid and replace with new! Would someone on here walk me through the steps I need to take in order to accomplish this? Thanks! I have a 73 580b.
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    split washers

    Thanks everyone!
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    split washers

    That's true; called them about a swing cylinder seal kit and they said they didn't have it and their system didn't go back as far as the date of my 580b (73). Thanks!
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    split washers

    Thanks so much! Wish companies would not charge $17.00 shipping on $2.00 part!
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    split washers

    Ok, raining now, will take a pic asap! Thanks!
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    split washers

    Hi, does anyone know where I can get the split washers that go next to the o ring on a 580b swivel joint? Thanks!
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    7.50x16 tires on front!

    Thanks for the replies, I think I will stick with 11x16 if I can find some! Take care.....
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    7.50x16 tires on front!

    Hi, I was just wondering if a 10 ply 7.50x16 trailer tire that I currently have on a gooseneck trailer (currently in a state of disrepair) would work as a replacement for the front tires on my Case 580b? The tires that are on the backhoe are so old that I can barely make out the size; but I...
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    Swivel joint on 580b

    Thanks!
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    Swivel joint on 580b

    HI, I need to replace a couple of o-rings on the two swivel joints on my 580b. I am new to hydraulics and was wondering if pressure needs to be released before the hoses are disconnected? If so, how would I go about doing this? Thanks!
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    relief valve, breather?

    Thanks so much!
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