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    555e brakes building pressure while using

    About a year ago I installed 2 new master cylinders on my 98 555e. We reused the connecting tube that goes between that master cylinders. Over the past 6 months the brakes will start to build pressure while using and start grabbing. I park the machine and break free one of the lines on top of...
  2. VA-Steve

    NH 555E Hydraulic Oil

    What are some recommended Hydraulic oils to replace the recommended NH 234-D? I see a lot of discussions but need help making sure I have options. Based on what I have read, here is what I think the list is. Any issues or additions to the list? Travelers Premium Universal Tractor...
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    How To Change & Tube Backhoe & Tractor Tires

    Hey ya'll I am back with another how-to video, this time documenting a tire change on our Ford New Holland 555E. We had a local tire repair guy come out and swap them while showing us the ropes. I highly recommend Darrel's Tire Repair in Shelbyville TN. All that being said I am not an expert...
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    Ford 555E Hard to Start - Fix Video

    I have owned a 1998 Ford New Holland 555E for 3.5 years and it has always been a pain in the ass to start. Even with a new & freshly charged battery it would almost never start just turn over very slowly. It would need extra boost from jumper cables or a starter box to actually turn over fast...
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    1999 Ford/NH 555e purchase

    First time post...I just purchased a 1999 Ford/NH 555e with 2,000 hours, 4x4 and 4/1 bucket - $12k. I bought it from the grandson of a guy who purchased it (when he was 74) and it sat in his barn for most of its life. Anyway, it had a number of leaks...7 cylinders have been repacked and I have a...
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