Case Backhoe

[g. dunfee]

Gentlemen and others:

Just bought a 1969 Case 580 backhoe. ( gas) runs great and everything works. Couldn't pass it up for $1000 !

It does have several hydralic cylinders that leak during operation.

The local Case dealer says I need numbers off of the cylinders to order repair kits.

I've cleaned and scrapped most of them and can't come up with a number anywhere.

The dealer says I may have to look inside but, I don't want to tear them apart without a kit in hand. What if I ruin a seal taking it apart and a kit's not available for that cylinder or it takes a long time to get in?

I'm digging a pond and don't want a lot of down time if possible?

Any help would be appreciated. I know there are a lot of equipment heads out there !

I mean that with the most respect by the way.

Thanks

 

[Steve-Maine]

We have a local company Seals Unlimited that can match any old seal or packing alot less money than a dealer. Just be careful on taking it apart to save the seals and packings the best you can. Good luck

 

[clearance]

Case have been making backhoes for a long time and made lots of them. I think you should be able to find a manual that has all the specs and part numbers for your machine, look around on the net. $1000 is a good deal for a running machine like that.

 

[begleytree]

I'm with steve, call around and find a hyd place, ask them about seals and wipers. We just re-sealed our old int 3414 hoe. pulled the cylinder apart, and took them to the hyd place. a week later we had 'em installed and operating. price per cylinder (total rebuild, everything) 4" bore stuff, was around $55.
-Ralph

 

[Dadatwins]

I agree, find a good local hydraulic repair shop, they will rebuild your old piston much faster and cheaper than trying to locate original parts and serial #'s.
Most of the folks working at those places know at first glance what the piston is from and what kit it needs as you walk in the door. Great buy on the unit, best of luck with it.

 

[timberwolf]

Take the cylinder to a supplier of jobber seals like Parker. Cylinders likely have been changed and updated and trying to chase down case numbers is not worth it. Jobber seals are cheaper anyway. Getting out the gland and digging out the seal and reinstalling is not easy if you are not familiar with them and have the tools. Piston retaining bolt is usually loctited into shaft end and you wont take it out easily.

 

[g. dunfee]

case backhoe

Thanks to everyone that replied ! I "absolutely" knew I'd get some good options from you gentlemen.

I'm only 50 miles from Chicago area so I'm sure I can find a couple of quality seal operations as suggested.

This will be my next investigation.

Thanks again !

 

[NEK VT]

also

most places have shops that just rebuild cylinders all the time... I just bring my to a local place.... they do tractors and all logging equipment