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  1. rumblecloud

    Instrumentation lighting

    With darkness now setting in about the time I finally wake up and start moving around (pphhhtttt), I can see that I can't see the instrumentation in The Beast cuz they aren't illuminated --- I'm assuming they should be. But this is my first time, so I dunno. Is this a thing? I have a bunch of...
  2. rumblecloud

    Winter storage/operation

    I'm sure this has been asked before, but I am lazy this morning and don't feel up to searching. This is my first winter with The Beast so I am just curious. With my ford 5000 tractor I used a magnetic plug-in heating element on the oil pan. It made a big difference in start-up. Plus I kept it...
  3. rumblecloud

    Questions on operating characteristics(?)

    Vague title...I know, but don't know how to phrase it. I finally had the chance to really work The Beast while digging a trench. Need to go about a hundred feet to help drain water (which we are getting a lot of lately) to a drainage ditch that runs through our property. So I am using the...
  4. rumblecloud

    Anti-Seize compound usage?

    I take it the use of anit-seize on a cylinder gland nut is verboten? Other than the pressures involved are there any other reasons? Any other areas where you shouldn't use it? Thanks, R
  5. rumblecloud

    Bucket Cylinder removal

    Very soon I am going to have to remove and re-seal the bucket cylinder on my '97 555E. I've read a lot of the posts on cylinder repair and have sourced this seal kit through Reliable Aftermarket Parts. My questions/concerns are: 1. How much does this darn thing weigh? (I assume I am going to...
  6. rumblecloud

    Cab door removal

    I’m thinking about removing the driver’s door (left side) to repair a break in the door frame. My question is the best way to do that. The manuals really don't cover it and a quick search didn't turn up anything either. I can remove the hinges or I can attempt to remove just the top glass. If I...
  7. rumblecloud

    Floor Panel Repair Questions

    Morning! I've spent some time yesterday reading about floor panel rust repairs so I have a pretty good idea on what to do, but was wondering about how to go about fixing the accelerator foot pedal. When pulling the mat up, it broke away from its base. Probably fairly straight forward, but it was...
  8. rumblecloud

    Question on hydraulic fluid level

    In the book it says to check the level thru the site glass with all cylinders in the transport position. When I do that , the level is about at the halfway mark: It also says that "the hydraulic oil should be visible in the sight glass..." Saying that it should be "visible" doesn't really...
  9. rumblecloud

    Fuse questions

    On my 555E there are two "bi-metal fuses that are auto-resetting." One for the rear wiper motor and one for the front wiper motor. My questions are : 1. Why are they auto-resetting? and 2. Can they be replaced with a normal non-resetting fuse of the same rating? They are both 10A. Thanks R
  10. rumblecloud

    Question on Keys and Locks

    The Beast came with an ignition key. It does not fit any of the other locks: doors, engine side covers, fuel cap. I doubt that this is the original ignition switch or original key as I've found a couple of other keys in my collection that will fit the ignition and start the beast. I realize this...
  11. rumblecloud

    Interior trim repair/replace

    Good morning everyone! I did a search but did not find any references to what I'm looking for and that is a source for interior trim replacement pieces. I assume you can get some from Messicks and other dealer types, but even with Messicks, the selection was limited. Are there any aftermarket...
  12. rumblecloud

    555E part ID question

    Finding little things that I need to figure out/fix and ran across this loose wire. Looked through the books for a triangular shaped plug and found wht I think is a "Loader Return to Dig" sensor. Can anyone confirm this please? And what does it do actually Also found this lever thingy...
  13. rumblecloud

    555E Assuming this is a ground wire...

    Crawling around under the Beast yesterday and noticed this braided cable-end dangling down looking for a home. Any ideas?
  14. rumblecloud

    New holland 555 serial number location

    I apologize if this has been covered - I've used the search function(s) to no avail. Here's my story: I am a total newb when it comes to TLB knowledge other than what I've gleaned from my research mostly here. I've been looking at backhoes since about 2012 - as evidenced by my first post on this...
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