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Recent content by DiggerAfrique

  1. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK boom force weak.

    I appreciate all the advice,did add a laughing face that didn’t show for some reason. I’ve spent a fortune in workshops,with the result that I’m sorting crap they did myself.From a sorry sight she is becoming a very helpful right hand and working well .
  2. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK boom force weak.

    Unfortunately online doesn’t work in the middle of nowhere .I am planning on getting one next time in the city.
  3. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK boom force weak.

    Just had a look at the manual ,it shows the dipper and the bucket have there own relief valves.I check those out first.I don’t have a gauge to test pressure but the pump is a commercial shearing unit so should be ok there .
  4. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK boom force weak.

    Where can I find the main relief valve?Would it be on the valve block itself. It just seems low on breakout force .
  5. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK boom force weak.

    My boom on my 580SK seems low on break out force .Just comparing to other TLB’s I’ve seen over the years,my first ownership.The hydraulic pump is new,boom lifts rear of machine easily. Anything I can look for or is it normal for the SK .
  6. DiggerAfrique

    580 SK Stuck Controls - Throttle and bucket controls - Oil leak - When will I learn?

    If the throttle is free on the pump end ,most probably rust on the linkage under the floor .Rust penetrant should free it up .
  7. DiggerAfrique

    580 SK Stuck Controls - Throttle and bucket controls - Oil leak - When will I learn?

    The linkage/piston was stuck on my SK .I disconnected the rod and used a spanner to move it slowly,eventually it freed up nicely.
  8. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580K Hydraulic Pump

    You can use either.D149283 is the updated part number .
  9. DiggerAfrique

    What's your hoe doing?

    Don’t suppose I’ll get over that mountain
  10. DiggerAfrique

    What's your hoe doing?

    Don’t worry ,when winter comes my arse freezes.I’m up in a mountainous area that hits -12 Celsius often
  11. DiggerAfrique

    What's your hoe doing?

    Not as interesting as snow ,pushing some new dirt roads.Dry and dusty,needing some good rains to come..
  12. DiggerAfrique

    Case transaxle repair

    Morning everyone.Spent a few hours digging earth dam yesterday,everything went well.Still a bit sluggish up embankment but seems it’s in there nature of the beast from general reading. One thing I didn’t manage to fix is the filter switch for the drive hydraulics.The o ring looks worn so I’m...
  13. DiggerAfrique

    Case 580SK Master Cylinder replacement

    I fitted Genuine from Case to my SK.Straight fit ,no issues .
  14. DiggerAfrique

    Front tires for 4x4 590 SM Backhoe

    Different size but I was put onto Kabat from Poland.Seems a hardy tyre .
  15. DiggerAfrique

    Case transaxle repair

    This is the grub screw.Its not threaded all the way through so it tightens up.Hopefully no leak .
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