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580 backhoe hose replacemence ar top pivit.

sharpredvette ยท 2016-05-14 21:28

A few months back i received help from you all and really appreciated the info; I now need to replace the hyd hoses that go through the top center joint that feeds the single cyl. on the backhoe. Can someone tell me how to do this that has done this before. Thanks Ron.

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  1. #1bobbyblades2016-05-14 22:42

    this one? if so i laid out the arm on a 45 and pulled the one cylk pin out and tilted the cylinder up some for easy clearance you can work one from one side and or the other . i stood on a ladder

  2. #2sharpredvette2016-05-20 20:21

    bobbyblades, thanks for your help and info. sorry it took so long to get back. Will let you know as soon as i can get back . Thanks again Ron.

  3. #3bobbyblades2016-05-20 22:50

    i tried turkey pans to catch oil but now i set up a box of 2x4 under the entire area put down some plastic sheeting to catch everything