DiResta My New Case Backhoe [Part1]

This Part 1 of me fixing my new case backhoe
in this video i fix the broken glass and some bent parts!
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[@royreynolds108]

Word of advice from experience: Make sure all of the Zerks are greased daily of use. Grease is cheap compared to repairs from no grease. We got a company backhoe and a 1.5-ton truck from another part of the company. These machines had not been greased. The front end of the truck was a disaster while the end of the stick had to be cut off and another welded on as there was no, zilch, nada sleeve left and the pins were deep into the structural steel to carry the bucket. You could take your hands and move the bucket about a foot total because of the slop. This happened in 1973.

[@ikbendusan]

daily? i dont know anything about these machines but that seems excessive lol

[@jasonkarels6202]

If it is used all day... that is quite possible. I am going to guess that many of the pivots are an 8-10 hour grease interval.

[@walkertongdee]

@@ikbendusan he never greased his lol

[@Danman1972]

@@ikbendusan With a battery powered grease gun this is a step that could save a lot in repairs later and only take a few minutes. Maybe not every time, depending on use, but a good practice to get in the habit. Maybe just keep it in the cab or on of the side boxes.

[@royreynolds108]

@@ikbendusan I did say daily when used. This group used the backhoe just about all day when they used it and they did not grease any of the fittings, period. When the repair people say they have to cut the end off a boom because the wear exceeded the sleeve--yeah, that is excessive. At the time, the repair was about $6000 just for the backhoe and over $1500 for the truck.

[@mustie1]

my kind of yard sale,

[@djjmsimon]

I just picked up a Massey Ferguson 1010, excited to get her running!

[@SteveSummers]

Meeee tooooo😁

[@scalewarmachines]

Love seeing these old machines, I now want...

[@peter_kelly]

I have a feeling Jimmy may be calling you…

[@ineedanewuniquename2]

@@djjmsimon lol me too

[@CrosshairLunchbox]

My part tip/fix-it tip: Talk to Andrew Camarata. He's in New York. I bet he'd come over for a weekend. I would love to watch that video!

[@badlarry172]

ha was just gonna make the same comment u beat me🤘by 3 weeks

[@gavinhill4121]

100% great idea

[@two-strokesmoke7289]

Landscaping, fencing chores, replacing septic lines or repairing septic or fixing waterline leaks, driveway repairs, moving heavy shop tools, loading , unloading various types of materials, (beside aggregates) The list is endless for that machine....Congratulations for your acquisition!!!!

[@nicklebeezy]

I love a talky every once and a while. Miss the Vlogs. ❤

[@baronblansit]

Life is about having fun. You are doing great. Toys are meant to be played with and playing with your toys are by far the fastest way to learn. I like picking up quarters with the forks of a forklift and dropping it in a cup on a table. It's not only easy to win bets with, it is also fun to do.

[@ckm-mkc]

Great deal, esp since machinery has gone through the roof in the last year. I've run a few of these in an amateur fashion, here's my tips: Get an electric grease gun and grease everything every time you use it. Put the bucket down when you use the backhoe. Get or fabricate a thumb. Change all the filters ASAP & mark them with dates/hours.

[@jimmydiresta]

thank you! all filters changed in December

[@Smalltime]

Very good advice!

[@TheSteveAS]

What a cool new toy! Sad to see how poorly her previous owner treated her. Definitely ridden hard and put away wet. You will be a much more benevolent steward of that fine animal, Jimmy. Have fun!!

[@r.j.sworkshop7883]

Great find Jimmy. My tip, keep it clean. I don't mean every time you get it muddy, but once a year, or every 250 hours when it gets serviced, give the entire thing a good pressure wash. It is so much easier to spot small leaks on a clean machine compared to an engine with 17 years of grime on it. The shop that I worked in that did this on everything, found so many seal and hose leaks before they became huge problems. Enjoy the tractor.

[@lklekas]

Hey Jimmy,enjoy your videos.About your backhoe as far as your electrical problems I'm sure you are going to find the rodents have chewed up the wiring.I am a heavy equipment mechanic and see this all the time.You should be able to repair most of it yourself.Also get a factory service&parts manual.

[@jimmydiresta]

Thank you 🙏🏼

[@danielmuscatell3603]

Your curious approach to projects helps keep me going in planning mine!

[@SeanHodgins]

Love it! I almost bought a 1969 Case 580CK a few weeks ago because it was a cheap and I need to do a bunch of landscaping, but decided my property is way to small for it.

[@johndunbar2393]

I have a 1967 Case 580CK forklift, that I use multiple times a week. They're a great machine, even though I assume you are talking about the backhoe version.

[@joe_preston]

If you've got room to drive it in you've got enough room to operate it, the only problem is you'll own heavy equipment the rest of your life!

[@kennethgreer]

Ah man, I'm stoked for this restoration.

[@Isaac_5.56x45]

That thing is gonna pay for itself in no time, having a good machine around like that is so useful. Have a good one Jimmy, appreciate your high quality videos as always, God Bless.

[@cyrilhudak4568]

,,,,, like the first time the septic drain field needs redone. 👍

[@MarioMoreno82]

Man it's simply amazing...when i started in metalworking i watched all your videos of woodworking and metalworking, but now my professional life brought me to maintenance and heavy machinery and i was watching andrew cammarata videos ,... but now you turn into heavy machinery ,...i am happy as hell...please do it,....can't wait

[@Chewie316]

Quite the investment Jimmy, especially with the farm. It may need work but if you can restore machinery to museum quality, you'll have no problem making it work. Love to see how it handled the tree trunks and you'll need dozer end for the snow up there. Waiting for part 2.

[@cuttingtooldesigner]

Welcome to the CASE 580 Club. I have a 71 580 CK, but it's down right now as I need to rebuild the Injector pump. As long as the mechanical's work the rest can be fixed as you go. You'll have a lot of fun with this.

[@dankolar6066]

Other folk have garden gnomes. Jimmy has a backhoe. Yard ornaments!

[@michaelsewell3706]

Can't wait for the upcoming Restoration videos.

[@thomashenry987]

I am 100% positive you get that battery box fixed and hook up the wiring that will be in that battery box yet your cab 12v power will most likely work. Fuse box in the cab gets power from in the battery box. Good luck love watching you create cool stuff!

[@Gimblevalve]

Cool project....thanks for sharing 👍....I'll be sure to watch the next part.

[@062809]

Way to go Jimmy. We’ve owned heavy equipment for many years and it’s great to see you restoring a neglected tractor. Cheers.

[@rsrrhino]

Your voice sounds very happy. This machine seems to bring you joy. Maybe it's something child like in those of us that don't normally use such heavy machinery.

[@whazee]

This feels a little like your Vlogs. And considering i love those, I'm very happy about this! 😊👍

[@gardenfork]

AND weld up a set of forks that slide onto the lip of the front loader for hauling logs and palllets. - Eric.

[@dave_and_lisa7923]

Over-the-bucket forks. And make them taller than you think you'd ever need. When you can actually see them under the bucket.... magic.

[@gardenfork]

And If you can store it under a roof, it will last much longer, fewer failed hoses, etc. - Eric.

[@DamienBeltrami]

Best advice for anything mechanical

[@SalvageWorkshop]

I feel your pain with the knee scraps and elbow bangs! You'll LOVE having that old Case, more than I can tell you! Remember to have some fun with it!

[@AndyKard84]

That is my favorite era of the Case loader backhoe. Your video was terrific. I wish I had a Case 580 Super K and your too play around with !

[@felixcat9318]

Watching you restore this machine is going to be hugely enjoyable because of your high standards of workmanship. For a mechanically well looked after, privately owned, low hours machine, this will give you decades of reliable service. You could make a hydraulic reel hose PTO like the JCB tracked machine has.

[@carlthor91]

If you get snow in your area, a set of tire chains for winter, are a must have. Unless you like sliding around a lot. Best wishes from the far North.

[@dmaifred]

Get A THUMB for twice as much fun. Look up backhoe thumb. Manual ones are cheaper

[@PMBRICOLEUR]

Great project ! Thanks Jimmy to share it and hello from France 😉🇨🇵

[@Aragorn450]

Amazingly, we've always had neighbors we could borrow backhoes from. I remember many a time my dad borrowed one to do projects around the house. I recently had a neighbor come over and dig a 40' trench for electrical cable that I had been struggling for days trying to dig with a trencher (I live in Arizona and I swear that the rocks breed here!). He dug the 40' in about an hour and charged me $40 for that. Best $40 I ever spent!

[@srklr]

So enjoyable to watch your new experiences. Thanks for sharing!

[@kbar1590]

Nice find! When you pull the grill off next time maybe pressure wash the radiators. They can get crammed with dirt and dust and in severe cases cause overheating. You’ll also want to get acquainted with greasing it. Neglected greasing can cost a lot of money down the road. Nice machine Jimmy. Congrats

[@toolbox-gua]

Lucky you! The loader bucket needs to be planted (rising the front wheels) on the floor in order to use the back one. Great machine.

[@RelateGREAT]

Every boy’s dream! Fun to watch it come back to life.

[@snake2261]

You probably already know this, but to lock that boom in place, you pull it up toward you, then as it breaks over, you push it away from you. I ran Case machines several years back, good machines if you take care of them.

[@MrVTer]

Yea, it’s a cam over type setup

[@netrioter]

Watching you apply logic and fixing things is the best part of your videos. Good job Sir...

[@mikeizzano172]

You have a great piece of equipment for so many uses ! It will be very handy for all you do on your property . Enjoy your videos always . Albany / Latham area is full of parts suppliers for the backhoes .good luck keep safe .

[@tjkoker]

Nothin ' more fun than fixin' things on a farm. Just about every kid wanted to play with a Tonka backhoe. Now you've been blessed with the opportunity to resurrect one and give it new life. I envy you Jimmy. Your hard work has paid off. Congrats. Looking forward to Part 2. Cheers!

[@pmcmva]

Dream come true. I have neither the funds to buy nor actually even the property to use it on, the it's a very enjoyable project to watch. Thanks.

[@richardgivens9538]

I love it! I am so jealous. I got in the market for a backhoe last month. I think it's great that you got one and you are making videos of it. Thanks for sharing!

[@stoneinthefield1]

Bringing the frankenCase back to life. Love it!

[@ericpedersen2760]

I remember sitting in almost the identical CASE backhoe about 33ish years ago when my dad was building his house. Those things are awesome. Enjoy it!

[@caverbrad]

I have a 580K same era. I bought mine from a dealer. Someone had put brake fluid in the master cylinders. It ruins them as mine requires the same fluid used in the hydraulic system. I found aftermarket ones from Joseph Industries. I tend to use ebay for parts. For hydraulic cylinder seal kits I've had good luck with Hercules. All my glass is intact so it's nice to know you've had success finding replacements.

[@andreyl.9159]

Hi Jimmy! Nice project, we repair a little and go! ;) ps do not forget to put the front wheel arches on, otherwise the windows will be dirty, and the stone may fly over ...

[@jamesdabney9479]

Have fun !!!!! Your very talented you will not have any problems you can't handle.

[@twoheadedpanthr]

The doohickey is an oscillating multi-tool, often just called a multi-tool. Weird tool, but handy.

[@tomim7187]

We used to call it the Fein Tool after the ONLY company that made them in the past. Now EVERYBODY makes them.

[@twoheadedpanthr]

@@tomim7187 I have one of those, got it from my dad. He always called it a cutoff tool or flush cutting tool.

[@bboomer7th]

I’ve used a Fein, but the knock-offs generally get called a ‘good-enough.’ I’ve also called them wiggle tools or ear burners.

[@Mfurze90]

I work in windows manufacturing and spent some years repairing glass. Using one of these tools ( we also just call them Fein tools or even deglazers actually) is the best way to deal with glass removal.

[@TheducksOrg]

@@bboomer7th I hear you.. I was cutting through some 1/4 MDF (bookcase back) with one recently, and wearing class 5 hearing protection, and it was still SO LOUD.. and I use table saws frequently!

[@BillWorden]

Hi Jimmy, Great find. Your stabilizer pads are reversible. Flip them over when working in dirt. The other side is for concrete and asphalt only. Have fun with the restoration! Bill

[@justinzanone5800]

this rehab is very cool!... I hope it gets a full paint job too!!!!!!!

[@michaelnowak993]

Yes, you'll have lots of fun!!! Jimmy another great video...

[@CNCBits]

You rock Jimmy.. I have an 87 580K.. its all a learning experience, Your doing awesome and atleast your trying to maintain what your have..

[@jimcooney9019]

it's always the small details that make a good job. cool video thanks for sharing

[@BAGOTCORNER]

Hello , Here’s a tip since you brought up having a gravel drive . We also do and had a large yard site . The best way to level gravel , lots, etc quickly and efficiently is to pull a large steel I beam behind the backhoe. Whatever width fits your yard best . Fills holes and levels perfect without running back and forth with the loader bucket 👍

[@jmklamm]

Why is this so satisfying. I love bringing things back to life- would love to see you paint it!

[@cameraman2505]

I see where this is going... Diresta vs Camarata, duel of the trades.

[@ranchis9044]

Except i can't really picture jimmy ever using a skid loader to remove a stuck bolt on the backhoe.🤣

[@jimmydiresta]

Hahah he is the king of heavy equipment 🙌🏼

[@cameraman2505]

@@ranchis9044 All I'm picturing is butterflies. Oh well.

[@yoshimoto2600]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@cameraman2505]

@@jimmydiresta Hat's off to you sir. Just keep that iphone charged, it's gonna be EPIC.

[@frankbusuttil2572]

I read that as my new bookcase and couldn’t make sense of the thumbnail. I love that not too long ago I got addicted to JD making the brownstone bird house and here we are overnight he’s got 40 acres and is repairing his backhoe. Well deserved buddy. Thanks for the continued inspiration.

[@HandlebarWorkshops]

I love that you release these longer videos on weekend mornings. Nothing better than to sit back with a cup of coffee and relax a bit with Jimmy.

[@JMc.D]

Just doing the glass makes it so much better. Having protection from the elements will make it that bit more useable also.

[@CajunGreenMan]

Hard to tell if you are using it, but there is a locking pin for the boom. Pull it all the way in towards the cabin and centered, and there should be a button or lever that drops a hook or pin into the boom for safety when driving it around. On some you drop the hook, then push the boom a tiny bit away to make the hook flush on the edge it's hooked on. Then reverse that procedure to unlock. I thought you did great considering it's your first time. Looking forward to the rest of the series!

[@frankkelly2245]

Looking forward to this series, no NOTHING about this type of equipment but love to see old things made new again.

[@dereksstuff8395]

Nice grab. We have 80 acres here in upstate N.Y. and the first thing I bought was a backhoe. Careful on side hills, swing your boom to the uphill side.

[@MrKamccarthyinc]

Great video Jimmy. Great older piece of iron that will treat you right if you treat it right. If you can find one try to get a service manual (as apposed to and operator's manual). Some people refer to them as breakdown manual, and area huge 3 ring binder with all of the individual systems and schematics broken down. They a wealth of knowledge. They can be pricey but so is a dealer road service call. Good luck.

[@dwightsnyder5985]

Great machine my dad has been in construction for 40+ years and always had case backhoes and he has always said the k series was the best one he ever had and he's had a few newer series after that so great buy

[@garagemonkeysan]

Great film and story. Good to see you take on something new. Confidence is built when you challenge yourself. Mahalo for sharing! : )

[@ScrubsIsee]

„I hope you enjoyed this.“ YES SIR, ABSOLUTELY! Thank you for this great repair story.

[@jerrellkull5347]

That urethane window glue is black death, and no don't use silicone, it'll promote rust. Greay find, on a great machine.

[@Rprecision]

To me, step one is to change ALL the fluids especially hydraulic.

[@Dobbo2958]

Love all your restoration video's particularly looking forward to see this machine coming back into productive life.Hope you your family and colleagues are all safe and well. Very best of luck and best wishes from the great people of England

[@ridethroughlifertl]

And you being you, you can totally make your own implements. Like a snow box, etc.

[@kirby.hofman]

You are going to love this thing! I can't wait to see what it looks like after you continue to put your touch and style on it.

[@tedsimpson3216]

I think the hooks that were on the loader bucket were part of an aftermarket fork lift adapter. It can be extremely useful if you can find one to replace it.

[@thomaseisen304]

Dang that awesome machine needs some Diresta touch to it ! Just be realy carefull if you see oil leaks because of the high pressure you can get injured pretty badly so fix them imediatly ! I hope you have a lot of fun with that thing !

[@SaintMarneusCalgar]

pro tip! if you got bended metal edges use 2 hammers one insede one outside keep one steady and hit with the other one it works wonders.

[@psykotedy]

You always take on projects that look super fun. Thank you so much for sharing!

[@brandon2076]

Get a big DIRESTA logo in the Case font/style for the rear boom lol. Love it, doing it up right!

[@Mr.Stacey-L-SCC]

Looking forward to part 2. I think this video is a great example of how much you can accomplish with just simple tools.

[@ohhpaul7364]

Jimmy, they have a special nozzle for the window adhesive tubes that lets you put the perfect bead up when gluing a window in, they don't cost much they dispose them after each window. It makes the caulk stand up in a line.

[@gardenfork]

One more, get an aftermarket thumb for the backhoe. Or just fabricate one and make a vid 😉 Move big rocks real easy, lift up big logs… - Eric.

[@ATG19534]

Seconded. I have a manually adjusted thumb for my little Kubota and it is great for stumps and rocks. Obviously, a powered thumb would be even better.

[@eodhowland]

Definitely need a thumb for the excavator. It is a game changer!

[@andymason8401]

Thumb fan as well

[@dave_and_lisa7923]

Get a thumb! SO much more efficient with it.

[@dmaifred]

Go burn some oven crumble you! (Jk love your channel too :) to Gardenfork

[@tree_carcass_mangler]

Great stuff, please keep this backhoe series coming. Thumbs up!

[@kortt]

dang, looks like that thing was treated like the red headed step child, pretty banged up. Good luck!

[@77martinv]

Realy cool an great that it already functions well. This is going to be an awesome resto and video series

[@chicagovasko]

Man I'm laughing with respect. Ya bending and banging with the wrench, I don't know it's just funny to me because you got the courage to think outside the box and just go for it. I see major upgrades.

[@ustinman8446]

One hell of a find! 4x4, extending boom. NICE!

[@bradleyrhoades1065]

That is a awesome handy toy to have!! Can't wait for more vids of you fixn it up!

[@darrinswanson]

So many good videos to be had here. Is like to see reworking the metal of the battery box and side step. I'm commenting part-way through the video, so forgiveness of it's already in here LOL.

[@3RNHRT]

This poor thing looks like its been through the wringer... Thank goodness you can bring her back to nearly perfect... Gonna be a great asset on the property... Thanx for the video

[@DDB168]

What a great use for those old wrenches. Great restoration too. 👍

[@kmonnier]

I ran one of these for my uncle. Make sure the brakes are tuned up. The one I was in liked to roll forward working the brakes against the drive system.

[@gilsongallego2328]

Great score! That's a fantastic machine. Enjoy

[@EdwardMurray06]

It would make for great content to fabricate your own thumb for it. Thumbs have to be the most useful accessory for excavators. They make a product for window trim. It's a black putty substance like RTV. We always called it windshield gunk at work, but it's specifically made to seal in around automotive windows and windsheilds, and is slightly flexible when it cures.

[@RosaStringWorks]

You will wonder how you ever got along without it. Nice machine.

[@johnsobaski3478]

Looks like a great machine for the price. Hopefully the wiring and gages are minor issues and easy fixes. Good luck!

[@ShaneFuqua]

My dad worked the line at the Case plant in Burlington, Iowa plant from 1987 - 2010, and probably was involved in the assembly of that unit.

[@YKV42]

Oh, goodness! It's a good little yellow tractor !!

[@bjornljungek8246]

Get a attachment coupler from an old skidsteer to be able to switch between forks, buckets and other cool stuff

[@ConorMakes]

WHen using gloves with stuff like the black shit that gets everywhere, its a ball ache to change them half way through the job so I put on 3 or 4 pairs of the disposable gloves and just pull one off when it gets covered in shit. Maybe some might find this useful 🤷‍♂️✌

[@thomasverdi2056]

Connor That is a great idea. I often find myself fighting nasty gloves

[@jimmydiresta]

Good idea

[@csn583]

Double-rubber, mother on speed dial. 👍

[@nathansmith1085]

I'm really looking forward to this series. It's absolutely amazing the things you have a deep interest in on KZbin, that you normally wouldn't even think about or use in your regular everyday life.

[@chickfamilyink]

Great buy Jimmy! I can't get enough of my dad's backhoe in Vermont, I've been up there almost every weekend taking down trees. I can't wait to see what sort of fun you get up to with it, hopefully you will have the camera on.