I have a 1994 Ford 555D backhoe with an extendahoe. The last time I used it one of the extendahoe hoses started leaking profusely. I assume I will have to remove the extendahoe housing to get to the hoses. I have watched videos but most are of Case machines. I have not been able to find a video of this with a Ford backhoe. Does anyone have any experience with Ford extendahoes that can offer some advice or diagrams. I do not have another machine to aid in removal. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.
Welcome to HEF, kinghyco ! I don't have any experience with Fords. If no one responds with the info you need you will need to get a service manual. Probably should even if someone does. You will almost certainly need it sooner or later.
Thanks for the welcome Tinkerer. I bought a very expensive manual from Ford when I purchased the backhoe. It does not even mention the extendahoe function. Hoping to gain some knowledge from someone on this forum
That is quite amazing and disappointing that the extend-a-hoe isn't covered in the service manual. I am wondering if there is another manual that is dedicated to the backhoe only.
Unless someone has modified your dipper stick, both hoses attach at the top of the stick, one to the cylinder and the other to a steel line running up from the bottom of the cylinder. Not as easy as it sounds but you don't have to pull the stick apart to change a stock hose. Replace them both with Parker Toughcover and cover them with nylon sleeves and they'll outlast you.
Below is the drawing from Messick's site. It pictorially shows what Check Break said above.
Thank you very much Check Brake and Swetz for your replies. It will be great if I don't have to remove the extendahoe housing. I was hoping to find an exploded drawing similar to this. I will be out of town for the next two weeks, but I will get right on this when I get back. Very much appreciated!
https://www.mycnhistore.com/us/en/n...56875BD6/E1F7724F-E6BE-E111-9FCE-005056875BD6
You may have to remove a sheet metal guard or a pin to get better access. It's been a long time since I did one. In any event, it will be obvious when you get to it.
No sheet metal guard to remove an can’t reach inner hose connection?
Welcome to HEF, BigMac43 ! What is it you are trying to do ? Sometimes the hose can be left on a cylinder and the other end can be disconnected to aid in the removal. I have no idea if that is possible for you to do tho.
Get creative. lol
Kinghyco, Did you ever get the hose replaced. What did you have to do?
He hasn’t been logged in for over 2 years. I doubt you will be getting an answer.