[AT] Ford 640 with Sherman Backhoe Question

[John Bukowski]

Ouch!  Nothing like learning the hard way.  I'll have to take a look at the
backhoe but I think I understand what you mean.  Do you think I can
disassemble the lower arm from the backhoe without pulling the whole unit
from the tractor?  I was thinking at some point I would remove the backhoe
and work the tractor over, but planned on that after I finished a few jobs
around here.  I wonder if there are parts manuals or the like which give an
exploded view on the hoe, and maybe provided some maintenance help?  

Mike,
Does Ford/New Holland still provide service parts for the Sherman Hoe?  I
would guess if I could find the right machine shop they could supply or make
the right bushings.

Thanks for the insight.  I will be looking to do the repair the right way.  


John Bukowski



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Mike, as usual on such questions you are absolutely right. the only 
exception would be if the bushing previously installed has not worn through 
and if it is possible to drive out the old one and drive in a new one. This 
case is exceedingly rare as we all know how it goes when the unit 
functions.... But you still have to do exactly what you described as far as 
removing the hoe unit.
        Grant Brians
        Hollister, California
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From: "Mike Sloane" <mikesloane at verizon.net>
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>I can only tell you what we did at the New Holland dealership that I used 
>to work for. When the lower bushing would wear out in any backhoe, new or 
>old, we removed the backhoe, separated out the queen post and support and 
>took them to a machine shop to have it line bored and new bushings 
>installed and drilled/tapped for Zerk fittings. That was on small machines 
>as well as large ones. It is not an easy job, but I was told that is the 
>only way to fix them.
>
> Mike
>
> John Bukowski wrote:
>> Hi All,
>>
>> I had a Ford 640 with a Sherman Backhoe follow me home this weekend.  My
>> thinking is that I am getting way too old to continue digging on all my
>> projects with a shovel!!
>>
>> The tractor seems to be a good shape mechanically, but could use a little
>> cosmetic work.  All my other tractors are users so it should feel at home

>> in
>> the group.  The backhoe work well with no obvious leaks.  The only
>> mechanical issue I found with the backhoe is the bushing that the bucket
>> pivots on is worn and probably should be replaced.  Is this a big problem

>> to
>> replace?  I have no experience with backhoes of any kind, so I don't have

>> a
>> clue on where to find replacements bushing or the like.  I tried to find
>> Model info for the backhoe, but can not find anything on the unit (so 
>> far).
>> The tractor is a 1956 model, so I expect the backhoe to be similar in 
>> age.  I thought maybe someone on the list might have gone down the same 
>> road.
>>
>> Regards
>>
>> John Bukowski
>> Potomac, IL
>> Bukowski at uiuc.edu
>>
>
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