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  1. 33horse

    How to make some easy money

    While on a trip to England, some of my relatives invited me to a birthday party. It was for a 12 year old nephew who has always had a fascination for construction Equipment. You should have seen his eyes when the lowboy pulled up and the JCB was unloaded. No one knew why it was there. The...
  2. 33horse

    Case 580SK Electrical Problem

    I've been having trouble with the Tach Failing within a minute of starting and at the same time the Alternator light on. This tells me to check the ALternator as both are fed by the ALternator. Belts are good and tight, Harness connection checked, and Alternator removed and shop tested good...
  3. 33horse

    Looking for replacement Relays

    Does anyone have a source for new relays that will fit a Case 580SK. I don't have the part number at the moment but they are about 1 & 1/2 inches square. My machine uses 7 of them. I had to swap my horn relay for the starter interlock relay so I can get my backhoe running.
  4. 33horse

    My 580SK

    Thought I'd post my last major project. Before & After. A 97 Case 580SK. Found on side of road in poor condition but the price was right. Now it's a big Tonka Toy with a new life and hard working she is. The Last picture is a Pine stump that measured 8' across the root ball. It makes a...
  5. 33horse

    Trenching/3 point Trenchers

    This past week we were working a job to trench 2000 feet and lay 2 inch water line 3 feet deep. Being that we don't ordinarily work trenching, we rented from Sunbelt. We managed a 1000 feet a day. Slowed by the machine bogging down in the dirt. The tires were Lawn Tires Plus It's sandy...
  6. 33horse

    Driveway roadbed

    I have a small farm here in Florida. The 3/4 mile long sandy road back to our shop suffers from the heavy equipment we haul over it, especailly when it is wet. Beyond building a proper roadbed with proper materials, can you folks suggest what materials I might use on top of the sand that...
  7. 33horse

    Bushing removal on Backhoe

    I have replaced most all Bushings and Pins on Backhoes, but now I am faced with separating a backhoe boom from my Tractor to replace the Swing Tower Bushings and Pins on a Case 580SK. I need some ideas on how this can be done safely. I already know I'll be removing the swing cylinders and...
  8. 33horse

    Case 580SK Swing Tower

    I need some advice of how to safely remove the backhoe Swing Tower on my 580SK so I can replace the Upper and Lower Swing Tower Bushings. I do not have a hoist or crane available, so I thought about digging a trench so the dipper and boom are down, then use jacks and blocking to lift the...
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