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- Sat Mar 26, 2016 10:25 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Ford 550 jack ram
- Replies: 1
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Ford 550 jack ram
Hi I have a Ford 550 digger, and the jack / stabiliser ram has sprung a leak, this is due to the external pipe light that runs the length of the ram for closing the ram rusting through. Question is how to replace the pipe? I have a new pipe and could weld it on and use industrial chemical metal the ...
- Sat May 02, 2015 7:35 pm
- Forum: Loaders/Backhoes
- Topic: Ford Hydraulic threads
- Replies: 2
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Ford Hydraulic threads
Hi, I am needing to make up some new hydraulic hoses for my 1979 Ford 550, can anyone tell me the treads generally used by Ford JSC or BSP?.
Thanks.
Ronnie.
Thanks.
Ronnie.
- Sun Oct 05, 2014 2:36 pm
- Forum: Loaders/Backhoes
- Topic: JCB's and the law on the road
- Replies: 31
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Re: JCB's and the law on the road
I bought a old Ford 550 without a V5, it had not been taxed for years. I applied for a V5 in the normal way and had to pay £19, but had the machine insured so when the V5 was issued I got road tax right away, otherwise you would need to SORN as soon as you got the V5 the way the rules are now. mine ...
- Sat Jan 25, 2014 4:23 pm
- Forum: Tech Talk
- Topic: Ford 550, hydraulic power.
- Replies: 1
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Ford 550, hydraulic power.
I have a Ford 550 that I bought last year, I have not done a lot of work with it yet but to day I was shifting a heap of ground and found the back actor struggled to lift a full bucket when fully extended, the back actor bucket is 24" so I would not think it's to big, also it won't lift the mac...
- Mon Nov 18, 2013 2:49 pm
- Forum: Loaders/Backhoes
- Topic: Ford 550 gearbox oil ?
- Replies: 3
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Ford 550 gearbox oil ?
I have a Ford 550 with the torque gearbox and was wondering what oil this uses, don't suppose it will be standard hydraulic oil as that would be to easy. If anyone has a operators hand book for this machine and would be willing to sell it I would be interested.
Thanks,
Ronnie.
Thanks,
Ronnie.
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 12:48 pm
- Forum: Loaders/Backhoes
- Topic: My Ford 550
- Replies: 4
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Re: My Ford 550
Hi after spending yesterday playing with my Ford 550 I have got the machine to idle properly and now the torque converter works ok. The side shift seems well jammed and wont shift even trying a power pack ram, is it possible to remove the clamping rams as I think they are sized. I have got a manual ...
- Sun Oct 13, 2013 9:16 am
- Forum: Member Introductions
- Topic: Crofter 65 Introduction
- Replies: 4
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Crofter 65 Introduction
Hi, my name is Ronnie and I live on a small croft in the north west highlands, I trained as a vehicle mechanic years ago when I left school, since then I have worked as a mechanical fitter and engineer but not in the vehicle side. In my ownership at the moment I have a 1984 Land Rover 90, Fordson Su...
- Wed Oct 09, 2013 11:10 pm
- Forum: Loaders/Backhoes
- Topic: My Ford 550
- Replies: 4
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My Ford 550
Hello everyone, I am new to classic machinery Network forum although not new to old machinery, I have been involved in classic tractors for years and own three at the moment. My latest acquisition is a late 1970'S Ford 550, this machine is in worn but running order, it needs new kingpins, no surpris...