Case 530 CK Block Heater Question - Cont'd

Dennis (or anyone)...,

Where would I find one of these circulating heaters to heat the coolant? Never heard of them before (which doesn't mean much - I'm new to the farm thing). I assume you just plug it in as required like a block heater but it says attached to the tractor water pump all the time?

Indiana Jerry.

• Indiana Jerry's Tractor

That is a neat lock you have on the Fuel Cap! You must have thieves in Indiana

What is the model # of the hoe you have. My hoe(530ck) is very different in the Main Boom area (Cyl is mounted "inside" the Main boom)

The lock hasp came with the tractor. The lock did too for that matter and it never worked so it's more of a latch. But with gas prices being what they now are, I'd say the guy knew what was coming - I might have to actually lock the thing soon!!!

Mine is a 530 CK, but the BH is a model 33 from a 580 CK (so i've learned form this site). It's an awesome backhoe. Apart from some engine work I need to embark on soon, I need to change teh seals on the BH cylinders so I suspect I'll need a spanner with a ten foot bar or something.

• Indiana Jerry's Tractor

I use the hoe as a tool bench, unscrew the CYL nut and pull the Ram.. The Cyl nut is not hard to turn (some use a punch) but there is a "lot" of fine Thread.. If the "holes" are not buggered(someone using a punch) you can buy the Spanner (EPS). Actually getting that Cyl nut off and back on is the toughest and time consuming job.

When you install the Gland, in the CYL nut, it helps if the seal is warm..

Good Luck..

Wow - and thanks. That sounds useful.

Now by "nut", do you mean that inner threaded cap that needs the spanner (I didn't see any traditional nuts)?

You stated Spanner (EPS) - what is the EPS? Is that a source - I'd like to find one. I don't want to use a a punch - the holes look good and I hope to keep them that way.

Now, is there a trick to laying the BH down so that it's easier to reassemble? Imagine it's not easy moving the BH into position without power. And is there any advice for bleeding the air out once it's hooked up?

Thanks in advance.

• Indiana Jerry's Tractor

Yes nut is the big sucker on the end of CYL.. note: Remove the small thread locking screw if installed.

EPS is Supply in WY.. Marc often posts on this board.

You need to extend the Ram to its MAX . NO need to bleed system. When reinstalling the Piston Ram
I use a BFH to rap the end while screwing the
CYL nut (easier to Turn). Once Tightened down I use the hoe Hydraulics to obtain correct position.

The NUT on the end of the RAM (secures Piston)
requires a good whench & a cheater.

Hope This Helps