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580b shuttle – Which drain plug does suction tube drain to?

tracing ยท 2018-08-12 01:31

I have access to surgical cameras and tools, which drain plug does the screened suction tube drain towards, the front most or the center most ?

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  1. #1Coy Lancaster2018-08-12 16:40

    The plug just in front of where the transaxle and the torque tube join together that is the plug that drains the shuttle housing.

  2. #2tracing2018-08-12 19:34

    thanks, so out of three drain plugs, its the middle one, ok, i'm gonna see if its possible to do some surgery on the suction screen via that plug.

  3. #3Grady2018-08-12 22:37

    Some have drilled and tapped a hole for a NPT plug right under the suction screen for better access. Check out this thread and probably others with google. HeavyEquipmentForums

  4. #4tracing2018-08-13 18:34

    thanks, i saw that, its looking more and more to be the only solution, i ordered a drill and tap today. no idea if my suction is impaired, its a 1971 so probsbly

  5. #5tracing2018-08-13 18:53

    within 5 years they will have something like this that also has tiny arms and magnetic tracks, and you can cruise around inside inspect and clean

  6. #6tracing2018-08-13 18:57