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    Case 580k Phase I Transaxle Oil Options

    Hi everyone, I bought an old 1987 Case 580K (Phase I) and I'm looking for help identifying all compatible transaxle fluids. The service manual calls for 20.5 quarts of Case Transaxle Fluid (MS 1317). The only thing I've been able to find from Case which appears to be what I need is their...
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    Case 580k won't start without ether after sitting over 24 hours

    I just recently bought a 87 case 580k with the 4bt cummins non-turbo, and when it sits for more than 24 hours it has trouble starting. I believe it is getting air in the fuel system. I have changed the fuel level sensor(it didn't work before), so it has plenty of fuel and the fuel looks good, no...
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    Case 580k transaxle suction screen issue.

    The transmission had a weird noise a few times. After shutting down the engine the dipstick showed no oil, but after a couple of minutes the oil level got back to normal. So, I tought the filter is clogged or something. I drained the oil and got out the suction screen which was not really...
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    Case 580k oil pan find

    I'm attempting to get an old Case 580k running again. It has the naturally aspirated Cummins 4-390. After dropping the oil pan this morning, I found what appears to be a thrust bearing in the bottom of the pan. Is this a thrust bearing?
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