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  1. J

    Case 780 Restore

    havent found out yet Just adjusted shoes .It was very cold here and batteries dead so i gotta get it started to see how the brakes are. will do in a couple of days
  2. J

    Case 780 Restore

    Thanks tinkerer I found that the brake adjustment handle should go toward the axle to expand
  3. J

    Case 780 Restore

    Hello Again, worked on both rear wheels,removed planeteries,put in new wheel cylinders and cleaned up the brake shoes, one side was wet with oil from a leaking axle seal, got a new one put it in. I am having a very hard time adjusting these .Anyone know how to turn the star wheels to expand...
  4. J

    Case 780 Restore

    ok got the right rear wheel off. There is a 3 1/2" nut holding in the bearings. Didnt have that size so chiseled it around and off. I underdstand the torgue on that is very important so that you dont squeeze the bearings down. Anyone know the torque on that? Or the number of revolutions to...
  5. J

    Case 780 Restore

    Ok, cant find shoes for this Case 780- Part# L33102 superseded by N9261 Did order wheel cylinder rebuild kits $75.00 each from Groff equipment here in PA I tried Broken tractor and 5 other case dealers . Does anyone have a source for the shoes? And Tinkerer i have the parts book and...
  6. J

    Case 780 Restore

    I havent shortened parking brake adjuster yet. I will Thanks for your reply. Jim
  7. J

    Case 780 Restore

    I bought an old Case 780 2 months ago.Found out the radiator leaked and the brakes dont work.The compressor belt was missing and the mount was messed up.Got that figured out and done.The master cylinders were dry, machine sat for some time. Engi9ne is good. Refilled the master cylinders and see...
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