Recent content by Randyj

Did you ever get anywhere with this ?

That looks like a handy tool to have

Welcome aboard! And nice 1st tractor!

Well, that's not good !

So........ Are you good with that, or do you still plan on installing a GM alternator for running the extra's you spoke of?

That knob has to be pushed all the way in, or your tractor will never start. Looks like it is to me. Trace the cable / rod to the fuel pump to make sure it’s connected and working. I’m looking at this on my phone and the image detail is not the best.

It belongs to my employer.

Today I used a hydraulic puller and a little heat to remove the swing assembly and top & bottom bearings. Now I’ll have to order the new replacement bearings.

I think I’m going to go ahead & set the frame up in a hydraulic press and press out the vertical pivot shaft & both bearings. Might as well, since I’ve got everything dismantled.

I put a dial indicator on the top section. Got about .040" side to side movement. Not too happy with this. The bottom bearing is still tight for some reason. After messing around with this I'm not sure what I'm going to do. I've got the backhoe completely dismantled for sandblasting & fresh...

I'm trying to remove the swing assembly king post. My manual does not show anything on doing this. I did a Google search to no avail. I have all the bolts / nuts out of the cap, and it's loose, but will not lift out. I know there are people here that have done this, and I'm hoping that...

I have a Model L - 4530B backhoe that came with my tractor. I would like to replace the seals due to hydraulic fluid leaking on my garage floor. Is there a complete rebuild kit for the whole backhoe, meaning all the cylinders ?

Sweet looking rig !

65 years. Wow, that's a long, long time, now that I think about it ! I haven't been on this site for a while, but I'm in the process of rebuilding my Model L-4530B backhoe attachment & I'm looking for a source to buy quality seals for the cylinders.

Ok. Thanx for your input guys.