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    Steering seals gone on 555B backhoe

    I have a 1986 Ford 555B backhoe and the power steering fuild is leaking out faster than I can put it in. Like a quart an hour. Question is what should I expect to pay to have the cylinders rebuilt and how tough a job is it?
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    chop saw or circular saw for metal

    I did some more cutting today with both saws. The Circular saw with a metal blade is best, the metal cut off saw is OK for thin wall tubing, but forget it on anything over 12 gauge. I used the cut off saw to score the 45 degree cuts, but then finished them off with the circular saw. Can't...
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    chop saw or circular saw for metal

    Guys, I tried to cut 1/8 inch diamond plate with my 14 inch 2HP cutoff say and it would not go. I then put a metal cutting blade in my skilsaw and it went right through. What gives? I returned and bought a second chop saw and changed the blade to a Dewalt metal blade on the chop saw and it did...
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    chop saw or circular saw for metal

    Guys, I tried to cut 1/8 inch diamond plate with my 14 inch 2HP cutoff say and it would not go. I then put a metal cutting blade in my skilsaw and it went right through. What gives? I returned and bought a second chop saw and changed the blade to a Dewalt metal blade on the chop saw and it did...
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    Drilling fence posts into granite

    Thanks for the suggestions guys. This is for a vineyard and it is the only place on the acreage it can go. I brought in the dirt with my backhoe, but getting the posts in has been a challenge. I tried a Bosch electric jackhammer, but since the bit does not rotate, it just gets jammed in the...
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    Drilling fence posts into granite

    I have to drill holes for about 16-30 1 1/2 steel t posts into granite. Do I have any options other than a compressor and a rock drill? I have a backhoe, but no other equipment on site
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    Hydraulic fitting on Ford 555B backhoe

    Thanks! I ordered a new ORB fitting and a straight tap to try to save it. Appreciate the help.
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    Hydraulic fitting on Ford 555B backhoe

    Well, was having a good old time digging with the 555 and the fitting on the stabilizer tore out. It is an ORB and now with the treads messed up on the cylinder, can I tap it out for 1/2 pipe thread? If I can't restore the cylinder threads, its gonna be ugly. Help!
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    Ford 555B alternator rewiring

    Thanks for your help!
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    Ford 555B alternator rewiring

    Well, based on a posting here, I am going to replace my alternator with a Delco 10si. Does anyone know what I need to do to bypass the voltage regulator? I know the 10si has one in it and I need to go around the one in the battery box. Thanks!
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    Water in tires?

    I just did the front tires on my Ford backhoe with Windshield Washer Fluid. Cost me 66 bucks for the fluid, 50 bucks for the pump (which I can use again) and less than 10 bucks for the adapter.
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    Sticking controls 555B

    Thanks!
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    Sticking controls 555B

    Guys, i have a 1986 Ford 555B backhoe that I had to let sit for a few weeks and now the controls stick for both the loader and the backhoe. It got better as the day went on, but not great. Any ideas? I just hope its stiff from lack of use. like me!
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    Ford 555B charging system

    Thanks for the help, I will test out and let you know. The lights don"t work either, so probably lots of issues. Machine runs well though.
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    Did you give your tractor a name?

    I have a ford 555 backhoe that I have taken to calling AAHNOLD because "I pick zinks up und put zem down".
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