Hey guys- trying to figure out what it will take to get a case 580K fixed up that I'm looking at buying. One of the issues that this machine has is a wobbly reverser lever - has a lot of slop in it, but does work. Anyone had a wobbly reverser lever? What did you do to fix it? Replacement parts needed? Second question: what's the best online source of parts for older Case 580K machines like this? (Phase I 580K)
I would go to the casece parts lookup, put in 580k, when it goes to the list go to powertrain, select shuttle control and linkage and it will show you all the parts from the control lever to the shuttle. Then select power shuttle/ pinion cage/ output shaft/ control valve. #54 is where the control rod hooks to the shuttle F/R valve. The clutch cut out valve screws on to the end of the shuttle control valve, lever # 54 goes in between and will loosen up and cause some slop. You will need to go piece by piece and tighten as needed or replace parts to get it back in shape. You should not have issues getting parts and you will have the part numbers for a dealer to order.
here goes some links I've gone to for CASE online parts... CASE direct http://www.casece.com/wps/portal/casece/LandingPage this is a more affordable site(s)... http://brokentractor.com/case-dozer.htm http://findtractorparts.com/ .....and you can also find some good deals on this e-bay (business/industrial division) which i need to order something from there soon... http://www.ebay.com/chp/business-industrial .....good luck