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  1. Setteduke

    What's your hoe doing?

    Casey 518 - you pulled that stump out with the Massey? I have a Ford 2120 and can’t get my 555D safely in the area to pull some stumps. Did you dig around that stump first?
  2. Setteduke

    Ford 753 Backhoe

    NativeBaller - I have a 96 555D. The dipstick under the brake is for transmission and the one near the diff lock is the rear axle. Transmission Ford M2C 134-d or Ford M2C 159 A/B (10W30 only) Rear axle Ford M2C 134-d or Ford M2C 159 A/B or Ford M2C 86-B Grabbed these numbers from Section E of...
  3. Setteduke

    Ford 555D 1996 Nasty Noise

    I have finally fixed all my hydraulic leaks! I went to move some #2 stone and filled the bucket, she couldn't lift the load. Machine didn't stall, just couldn't lift. I was able to back out and rotate the bucket to dump. When I went to move the machine it was making a high pitch whirring...
  4. Setteduke

    What's your hoe doing?

    Collecting rocks for retaining wall on new build. I wish I had a thumb. Been using straps to lift with backhoe and then put in UTV for transport. The big ones get pushed down the hill! Too wet these days to safely finish so will wait till 2021!
  5. Setteduke

    Ford 555D 96 new radiator and tire replacement

    There wasn't one that came out, So i think i need to fabricate some sort of brace. The radiator does move back and forth.
  6. Setteduke

    Ford 555D 96 new radiator and tire replacement

    Had radiator blow out. New radiator in but I didn’t see this piece. The radiator moves a lot, what kind of bracing do I need? Blew out front tire today. Get new tire or just repair, wonder what you all would do? Thanks.
  7. Setteduke

    Hello from Buffalo NY

    Larrylew. There are a few machines that you could look at in western New York. Lockport, Olean and Tonawanda area.
  8. Setteduke

    Hello from Buffalo NY

    Larrylew, Keep your eye on Auction International site. They have backhoes, usually a fleet maintained machine, I got mine, FORD 555D, have had a few problems, but expected with a 96 model. Right now they have a few on auction, also you can take a trip to look at the machine, a lot closer than Texas!
  9. Setteduke

    Ford 555D Adding forks to bucket

    Thank you! Much appreciated. Will post pics once we get them on.
  10. Setteduke

    Ford 555D Adding forks to bucket

    Picked up a set of forks. Any suggestions on the hardware needed to weld to bucket. Is there a way I can just have them stay on the bucket and flip back when not in use? Picture of forks attached.
  11. Setteduke

    Back on the Forum

    Glad to see you on the forum!
  12. Setteduke

    Digging Techniques?

    Just got this book. Thank you for the recommendation. Learned a ton so far. Also, what I have been doing wrong.
  13. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Went to small local hardware store, mask on, purchased more than one pin! Later today will execute strategy and get back to clearing land. Thank you fellas for all the help!
  14. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Here’s the problem. The collar had a pin that broke off. You can see in the hole. I guess I need to punch that through the rod and then slide the collar back over and pound in another pin? Not sure how hard or easy this will be. Looks like its the solution. All the links were pretty solid...
  15. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Thanks. Any tricks on taking the panels off to expose the parts? Cotter pins used for the linkage? Getting to her tomorrow.
  16. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Hope this works!
  17. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Thank you. I will attempt my first you tube post!
  18. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    Using with Idle up and not having any issues. Pulling stumps moving along. Then she just wouldn’t move at all! The lever is loose, has zero resistance. Going to take apart today. What should I be looking for? Just want a place to start. Reviewed Messicks and couldn’t find a schematic that...
  19. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    I will check the manual. Appreciate the input. I’m still getting used to running at higher idle. The swing to left and right is really fast. Guess I need to adjust my foot pressure when I swing the bucket.
  20. Setteduke

    96 Ford 555D Backhoe Boom Lift Issue

    I have a three lever center pivot backhoe. When I try and lift the boom at idle the machine can’t do it. I increase RPM and not an issue. All other functions work at idle. I checked the hydraulic fluid and had to add some. Still didn’t fix the problem. Can’t find a dramatic leak,I do have a...
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