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Rolly V · May 8, 2013

Hi all, I have a 580 ck case tractor/backhoe which is of the first diesels to come out I guess. It worked great at the beginning but now can barely pull itself when in gear either forward or reverse. The brakes have been removed so now I am looking for torque converter problems but I have removed all the covers off of tranny, shuttle, ect but can' t find a filter anywhere or on the tractor itself for that matter. Is it possible that the only adjustment is on the clutch itself? There doesn't seem to be much adjustment there either. Does anyone have a suggestion? Thanx

Mike (WA) · May 8, 2013

Not being critical, but if you can't find the filter, you need a manual. First order of business when a system run on oil (like a torque converter) gets slower over time is to change the filter. Then look at more expensive possibilities.

mEl · May 8, 2013

If it has a clutch pedal it is a standard shift, if it were a TC/powershuttle model it would have a filter ahead of the radiator in a cast iron housing.

If it is as I suspect, a dry clutch, there is a rod that goes into the bell housing on the lower left side, lengthen that rod at the yoke on the rear till you nget free travel on the clutch pedal, about 2--2 1/2 in. If it still slips , it's clutch time.

It would be helpful if we had some pictures of the clutch pedal and linkage, then there would be no doubt.

mEl

Rolly V · May 8, 2013

Thank mE1. There is indeed a linkage on the lower left of the
bell housing so I take it that the adjustment is inside the bell
housing? Just take the pin out at the linkage and either screw
it in or out because there is no free play at all at the pedal
presently. I'll give that a try and will let you know.

Rolly V · May 26, 2013

Just a quick note to let everyone know what happened . I looked at some older posts about the same condition and doubted a leaking o-ring as a very light dripping came from the bellhousing. Used a camera to look inside the hole with the release bearing grease fitting and saw it was greasy. Took a chance and sprayed engine cleaner, not electrical, about 1/4 of the can through that hole and magically, clutch works like when I bought it. Not saying it is a permanent fix but hey, if another can or two put me through summer, I cansave the big job for winter project. Thanx to all who helped and if this quick, get you out of a jam for now trick can help anyone else, there it is.

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