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  1. Brandon_M

    TD8G C-Frame

    I have a td8g with a busted up c frame, does anyone know if a td7 c frame will fit my machine also? I’m thinking the frames of the dozers was the same but again I’m not positive. Thanks
  2. Brandon_M

    580k no brakes

    Got a 89 phase 1 580k 4x4. Problem is no brakes, had perfect brakes when parked & the next day got on it & pedal hit the floor boards. Master cylinder was full, no obvious signs of a leak anywhere. Anyone have any ideas on this?
  3. Brandon_M

    1991 Topkick wanting a air gate

    Got a 91 Topkick with a manual lever operated tailgate. Is it complicated to install a air cylinder & valve switch in the cab to operate a air release tailgate? Thanks
  4. Brandon_M

    Digging bucket

    Anyone happen to know if they’re any buckets that are interchangeable for the 580k? Is there any other model case’s that will swap out, I’ve found a good deal on 12” bucket but it’s from a different 580 model machine.
  5. Brandon_M

    Buildable Core Injection Pump

    Anyone know a rough cost of a rebuildable core Case 580K pump? Between a 88-91 model
  6. Brandon_M

    VE pump

    I’ve got a Bosch VE rotary pump, just had it rebuilt. It’s on a 4bt in a dresser dozer. Running really good but under a hard load it seems to be bogging down a little bit more than it used to. I was wondering if there was something that needed adjusting on it. Idle is perfect, starts perfect...
  7. Brandon_M

    Hydraulic cylinder kits

    I am trying to get a cylinder rebuild kit for the steering cylinder. It’s a phase 1 580k 4x4, but everywhere I look asks if it’s after serial # **20000. But im not sure which it is, am I reading my serial number wrong, what I believe I see is **422591. Which is 8 #’s & the other is only 7. So...
  8. Brandon_M

    TD8G Final drive oil

    How much oil does a final drive hold on a TD8G
  9. Brandon_M

    Ford F550

    Is a Ford F550 to big to use for a regular truck? Won’t be driven everyday but on occasion to town & back. Have other vehicles for everyday driving, but want something large enough to move my backhoe or dozer if needed. Vary rarely would I haul them but you never know & I believe I can get a...
  10. Brandon_M

    Track Bolts

    I need to replace about 15 or so track bolts on my Dresser TD8G. I was wondering do you have to go back with factory replacement bolts or is there a certain grade bolt I can get locally to replace them? Thanks, Brandon
  11. Brandon_M

    Weight

    How much does a basic dressed 4bt Cummins weigh? Will a engine stand support it?
  12. Brandon_M

    Bosch VE injection pump

    What will cause a injection pump to have reduced fuel coming out towards the injector lines? It has a full line of fuel on like the filter side of the injection pump but on the other end like the injector side of the pump it’s barely squirting any fuel out. It’s a Bosch VE pump on a 4bt Cummins.
  13. Brandon_M

    4bt & a Ve rotary pump

    First question is does all injection pumps have to timed when installed? If so what does one act like when it’s out of time? The reason I’m asking is I’m in a wheelchair now & can no longer get to where my equipment is as of now. Well I had a replacement 4bt put in the dozer & now it won’t...
  14. Brandon_M

    Injection pump install

    When installing a ve injection pump on a 4bt Cummins does it have to be timed with the camshaft & crank marks. Does the engine have to put on tdc & marks lined up before installation of the ve rotary pump. I’ve had some say that it doesn’t & others say it does. I’m installing a new long block...
  15. Brandon_M

    Service Manuals

    I’ve got a 1984 Ford FT900... Does anyone know if manual for a 1988 FT 900 cover the same specs as the 1984. Im talking the manuals that cover the cab & chassis service manual & the electrical manual only, I know several different engine combos was used. To my knowledge they never changed a lot...
  16. Brandon_M

    04 F550 6.0

    I’m considering going to look at a 04 F550 with a 6.0 Powerstroke mechanic boom truck. I know the horrible things I’ve heard, but it seems like a good deal. Is there any advice you could give of what to look for when checking it over? Thanks Brandon
  17. Brandon_M

    Snow plow mount

    Anyone know of a place around the Kentucky area to locate a snow plow mount for a 1991 top kick single axle dump truck? I’d take plow & mount preferably a complete setup. I’ve got the pto & all hydraulics & controls in the cab. Thanks
  18. Brandon_M

    Won’t go in gear

    I’ve got a 84 Ford FT900 with a cat engine & a roadranger 13 speed model # RT-6613. Truck has sat for a few months no having trouble getting truck into gear. Had no problems before it was parked. You try to get truck into gear & it just grinds like you not even mashing the clutch in. But the...
  19. Brandon_M

    580k brake problems

    Got a 580k phase 1, lost the pressure on the brake pedals. Wasn’t putting any fluid to anything. Well changed out both master cylinders & pumped the pedals & now putting fluid out of what looks like breathers where brake systems are. Any help please
  20. Brandon_M

    580k no brakes

    I’ve got a 580k phase 1 backhoe. Lost brakes, 1 day had perfect brakes then the next time of operation the brake pedals hit the floor board. The master cylinder under the hood is completely full & no leaks of any kind. Brandon
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