CenTex Farmall
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I was given a 1969 580CK loader/backhoe. Diesel.
The motor is bad. I believe it lost the cam gear or something in the front. Pushrods are way bent. It's obvious the pistons hit the valves. The last operator (po's inlaw) said it was slowly losing power and finally wouldn't start.
The engine will need a complete overhaul as well as the pump (oil is way overfull and way too thin).
My concern is if it's worth rebuilding as I don't know anything about the transmission. I'm not a case guy but I understand they had several transmission options. I believe it's some kind of shuttle shift. There's a clutch pedal that seems to go to a dump valve. Not sure if there a plate clutch in there as well. Also a lever opposite the throttle that appears to be for forward and reverse
I'll attach photos to see if you can tell me what I've got and if parts are available if there are future problems with the transmission or if the type it has is not desirable or problematic.
Im also wondering what engines will swap in place of this one if I found someone parting an ag tractor vs rebuilding what's in there, including switching to a spark motor if I found one. What have is the 188 cu.in.
Tires are pretty good. Overall condition is average. Usage will be infrequent but more loader than hoe.
The motor is bad. I believe it lost the cam gear or something in the front. Pushrods are way bent. It's obvious the pistons hit the valves. The last operator (po's inlaw) said it was slowly losing power and finally wouldn't start.
The engine will need a complete overhaul as well as the pump (oil is way overfull and way too thin).
My concern is if it's worth rebuilding as I don't know anything about the transmission. I'm not a case guy but I understand they had several transmission options. I believe it's some kind of shuttle shift. There's a clutch pedal that seems to go to a dump valve. Not sure if there a plate clutch in there as well. Also a lever opposite the throttle that appears to be for forward and reverse
I'll attach photos to see if you can tell me what I've got and if parts are available if there are future problems with the transmission or if the type it has is not desirable or problematic.
Im also wondering what engines will swap in place of this one if I found someone parting an ag tractor vs rebuilding what's in there, including switching to a spark motor if I found one. What have is the 188 cu.in.
Tires are pretty good. Overall condition is average. Usage will be infrequent but more loader than hoe.