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My Ford 4500 diesel backhoe quit while I was using it. It was like it ran out of fuel but it didn't. There is no fuel getting to the injectors. I've tried everything to ensure there is no blockage in the fuel lines. I've changed the fuel filter and the internal filter in the inlet of the...

Was digging with older 4500 3-cylinder diesel backhoe and it just died. It was like it ran out of fuel. Tried to restart numerous times but it would just turn over but not start. I tried using ether and then it would start but die out once the ether was used up. Have changed the fuel filter and...

My 4500 diesel backhoe died yesterday. It was low on fuel but I just had a small hole I needed to dig. I was working on a hill went it just quit running. I immediately suspected the angle I was working on made it run out of fuel before it was really empty. I added more fuel but it will not keep...

My 71 Ford 4500 backhoe has transmission fluid leak from transmission/motor interface. Have tried Lucas oil stop leak to no avail. The leak is really bad after the machine is warmed up and the revs up when digging. Is my only option to separate the motor & tranny? Is this possible with no...

Hi, I'm a new member and just purchased a '71 Ford 4500 backhoe. It has a 3 cylinder diesel. Looks like the previous owner didn't keep up on the maintenance. I want to change all the fluids & filters. Need to know the oil specs for this machine. I have heard that the motor uses one type of oil...