Clint82
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Hi everyone!
I traded a 74 Dodge Dart straight up for a 19?? Case 580 CK with a front end loader. The bucket is like brand new.
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It has a possibly Frankensteined 4 cylinder gas engine. I am trying to figure out if the engine is original to the tractor or not. If it isn't, what it is, so I can order parts for it. The engine may be out of a 600 series combine for 660 I am not sure. The engine seems to fit in there okay but according to the hood it's probably not the right one. There is a hole that is half-assed torched into the hood to be able to get to the oil fill. Now you know as much as I do about the thing.
It was in rough shape and there was water in the oil from exhaust not being covered. I drained and flushed the system multiple times and now seems ok. The oil filter housing is set up horrible! The oil filter will NOT screw off without taking the power steering reservoir off.
The original oil filter for this tractor does not fit the current engine. (4 cyl gas) The filter is very short and small. Almost like on a garden tractor. The problem I have run into is the Case dealer said this does not seem like the original engine. There is only a serial number stamped on the tag on the block, not a model number.
I have a few issues with the tractor.
#1.
The tractor does not seem to have much power. I have to idle it pretty high to get enough power to use the loader. It lacks power and acts like it wants to die when putting it in gear and letting the clutch out. If I get it rolling and try to lift the bucket, god help me. It bogs down BAD and nearly dies. I have to stop, raise/tilt the loader and then continue on. Compression is good and equal. I don't know which engine I have to check the timing procedure or specs. Engine
#2.
The three point does not work. There is a 55 gallon drum hanging off the back for weight. I don't think it's too heavy to lift, but I may be wrong. If that's the case, I'll deal with it, because this thing has nearly NO traction even with the barrel.
#3.
The oil level rises slowly. The oil smells a bit like fuel and seems thinner than when it's fresh. I just don't know how fuel would get into the crankcase. I rebuilt the carburetor and it ran better, but still not trustworthy to take down to the woods and drag trees and what not.
#4.
The throttle linkage on the dash is rusted tight and will not work. I had to disconnect the foot lever linkage due to this. I installed a throttle cable from the lawn and garden section. It works, but not as it should. I have to take the dash off and free it up and re-install the other linkages and I'll be back in business.
Any help identifying the engine and running concern would be appreciated.
Thanks again!
I traded a 74 Dodge Dart straight up for a 19?? Case 580 CK with a front end loader. The bucket is like brand new.
View attachment 354667View attachment 354668View attachment 354669View attachment 354670View attachment 354671
It has a possibly Frankensteined 4 cylinder gas engine. I am trying to figure out if the engine is original to the tractor or not. If it isn't, what it is, so I can order parts for it. The engine may be out of a 600 series combine for 660 I am not sure. The engine seems to fit in there okay but according to the hood it's probably not the right one. There is a hole that is half-assed torched into the hood to be able to get to the oil fill. Now you know as much as I do about the thing.
It was in rough shape and there was water in the oil from exhaust not being covered. I drained and flushed the system multiple times and now seems ok. The oil filter housing is set up horrible! The oil filter will NOT screw off without taking the power steering reservoir off.
The original oil filter for this tractor does not fit the current engine. (4 cyl gas) The filter is very short and small. Almost like on a garden tractor. The problem I have run into is the Case dealer said this does not seem like the original engine. There is only a serial number stamped on the tag on the block, not a model number.
I have a few issues with the tractor.
#1.
The tractor does not seem to have much power. I have to idle it pretty high to get enough power to use the loader. It lacks power and acts like it wants to die when putting it in gear and letting the clutch out. If I get it rolling and try to lift the bucket, god help me. It bogs down BAD and nearly dies. I have to stop, raise/tilt the loader and then continue on. Compression is good and equal. I don't know which engine I have to check the timing procedure or specs. Engine
#2.
The three point does not work. There is a 55 gallon drum hanging off the back for weight. I don't think it's too heavy to lift, but I may be wrong. If that's the case, I'll deal with it, because this thing has nearly NO traction even with the barrel.
#3.
The oil level rises slowly. The oil smells a bit like fuel and seems thinner than when it's fresh. I just don't know how fuel would get into the crankcase. I rebuilt the carburetor and it ran better, but still not trustworthy to take down to the woods and drag trees and what not.
#4.
The throttle linkage on the dash is rusted tight and will not work. I had to disconnect the foot lever linkage due to this. I installed a throttle cable from the lawn and garden section. It works, but not as it should. I have to take the dash off and free it up and re-install the other linkages and I'll be back in business.
Any help identifying the engine and running concern would be appreciated.
Thanks again!