Recent content by chuck1764

I have a ford 3550 with a 753 backhoe when i swing the boom it wants to over travel and i end up with slack in the chain. Can someone tell me how to adjust the cylinders so i can keep the chain tight.

I will be replacing the bushings and pins in my backhoe and i need to know what steel to use for my pins and if i will need to heat treat them? The bushing will be 2in DOM C1020 steel with a bore of 1.5 I have access to 1018,1045,1117 11L17,1215,A-36 steel for the pins.I also need to know how...

I will be replacing the bushings and pins in my backhoe and i need to know what steel to use for my pins and if i will need to heat treat them? The bushing will be 2in DOM C1020 steel with a bore of 1.5 I have access to 1018,1045,1117 11L17,1215,A-36 steel for the pins.I also need to know how...

Is it possible to buy cheaper tires online than from a local dealer. I have a 3550 Ford TLB just to use around the house.

I have a ford 3550 TLB and will be using it to dig a small pond and clearing fence rows along with putting a leach field and two culverts. I have no teeth on my loader bucket, is there any benefits with adding teeth ? Chuck

I am looking for an exploded view of loader and hoe for my ford 3550. i think the hoe is a 753 and the loader is a 735. The main thing i need are bushings and pins, i think? Any help would be appreciated. Chuck

[/IMG]I know i have a 1974 ford 3550 TLB can someone please help me identify the loader and hoe so i can order some parts online rhinoabe

I have a 75 Ford 3550 TBL and i want to buy manuals for the B&L but i do not know what model i have the only numbers i can find are 7705325 for the hoe and 29501 for the loader. when i look for the manuals none of the numbers match. Can someone tell me what i do have? Chuck

I just purchased a Ford 3550 with a 7705325 hoe and a 29501 FEL. i need to know where to check and add hydro fluid? i have a manual ordered but it may take a couple of weeks to get it. chuck

1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid I just bought a 1975 Ford 3550 ind. where do you add and check the hyd.fluid for the hoe and fel ? Chuck

I have the opportunity to purchase a long 5-n-1 backhoe for a low price, should i go with it or stay away? This will be used for cleaning up 4 acres and burring a 1/2 acre dump putting in a leach field and two culverts then i plan on reselling in the spring. Charles Abrams

I have been looking at a GT 2554. Is there room for the dealer to be negotiated on over the price? He if asking $4199.00. Thanks Chuck

Could someone tell me what US model is close to the 1610D. Thanks Chuck