Mr Scrith
New member
I have a Case 580CK (1969 vintage), with the manual shuttle (have to push in clutch to switch from forward to reverse), I finally got around to checking the levels and found that the forward transmission housing (I think it's the one that holds the forward/reverse/high/low) is low. The back part (which I think holds the 4-speed and the diff) appears to be full of what I'm guessing is 90 weight (going by the smell). Is that the same stuff that's used in the forward case as well?
Also, while we are on the subject. How hard is it to replace the forward gears in the direction selection? The 580 will slip out of forward even when not under load, I have to hold it in place in order to get anywhere going forward. Going reverse is ok, that stays in place. Once it gets into winter and I'm no longer doing construction I'll probably look at replacing it and some of the other bigger projects around the farm.
Also, while we are on the subject. How hard is it to replace the forward gears in the direction selection? The 580 will slip out of forward even when not under load, I have to hold it in place in order to get anywhere going forward. Going reverse is ok, that stays in place. Once it gets into winter and I'm no longer doing construction I'll probably look at replacing it and some of the other bigger projects around the farm.