Backhoe Swing adjustment on a JD 8b

   / Swing adjustment on a JD 8b #1  

mlmartin

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Location
Central Massachusetts
Tractor
JD 870
I'm resurrecting a much used and neglected JD 8b for my JD 870 CUT. I have a complete set of new high pressure hydraulic hoses and I have already replaced the bucket cylinder.

I have been googling for instructions for adjusting the slack in the swing chain and found nothing. Can someone please educate me?
 
   / Swing adjustment on a JD 8b #2  
Post a pic of the problem you are working with. Will be easier to give instructions. tks
 
   / Swing adjustment on a JD 8b
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#3  
Well , I went out to the tractor and started it up to take pictures. Wouldn't you know it, the problem is gone.

I guess it could have been air in the hydraulics, but it's fine now.

Thanks for your reply. If it happens again I'll be sure to take some pictures.
 

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