580 case backhoe

[Anonymous-0]

have access to a 580 backhoe. the backhoe (according to owner-first cousin} is not a A B C
D, just a plain 580. the tractor has not run in 10 years. cuz says there was oil in the water when the engine stopped. possible blown head gasket? hydro-lock? cracked block? advice will be highly appreciated. thank you.

 

[AJ.]

That would be a 580CK with a 33 loader/backhoe, you mentioned some of the places that water can get in, the liner seals were known to leak when the rubber o'rings got hard, there is a few core plugs under the rocker cover that can leak in, if you could pull the oil pan off before anything else and fill the cooling system with water, have a look from underneath you may well see where it is coming in.
Good luck
AJ

 

[phydeaux]

(reply to post at 12:49:11 06/02/12)

Thank You AJ. after doing research on the 580CK. The cost of engine rebuild kit,possible transmission rebuild,and the probable of several hydraulic cylinder rebuilds or replacements. Would it be cheaper to use this unit as parts and find and buy a 580 ck that is in working condition? There are alot of IFS dealing with a backhoe that has not run in 10 years and sat out in the south Texas weather,not covered during the 10 or more years. Thank You again for your advice.