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by Andy80
Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:35 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

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https://youtu.be/ZiMpjOPB7R0

Is this a comon problem on Hymac? I allways keep the engine cover closed, but water comes in anyway. Maybe Jeremy or another Hymac specialist know?
by Andy80
Tue Sep 17, 2019 10:13 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

Hi Again! Been some time since i posted here. After the earth heat project, Diana that i named her has spent a pretty calm being with only some lighter ditching now and then. Last weekend i had my sister for visit. She has a 3 year old son who is addicted to excavators. Wonder why :angel: Of course ...
by Andy80
Sun Aug 25, 2019 7:13 pm
Forum: Excavators
Topic: Hymac Excavators
Replies: 1153
Views: 460077
Flag: Sweden

Re: Hymac Excavators

What a beauty. Poor she is so far away :(
by Andy80
Mon Aug 05, 2019 10:06 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: Hymac 580C control l;ever conversion
Replies: 6
Views: 3953
Flag: Sweden

Re: Hymac 580C control l;ever conversion

Hej Black! The easiest way to change the controlls is to use cable joysticks. Whith weaker springs in the valveblocks the machine gets like a servo operated machine. And u get a modern controlpattern :)
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by Andy80
Sun May 26, 2019 11:07 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

The pedals have two functions depending on the position of the solenoid valve. In this video i used it for the extra boost on the dipper to speed up the dipper arm when digging. The dipper has the biggest ram and can otherwise be a little slow on this old Hymac :angel: If i am ditching i can use the...
by Andy80
Sat May 25, 2019 5:59 pm
Forum: Excavators
Topic: Hymac 580BT 1969
Replies: 190
Views: 153477
Flag: Sweden

Re: Hymac 580BT 1969

I really like this step by step pictures. Good tool you made and nice work :)
by Andy80
Sat May 25, 2019 10:42 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

I Will also give you a film showing my Hymac in action during this two weeks:
https://youtu.be/5B3HB2p9bFQ
by Andy80
Sat May 25, 2019 10:36 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

The last two weeks have been paybacktime for my Hymac. I have been digging for Earth heat at my parents house. Except for an exploded hydraulic house for bucket ram, my excavator has served me well. Amazed what an old excavator is capable of doing :) 20190514_195125.jpg 20190514_195059.jpg 20190514_...
by Andy80
Sun Apr 21, 2019 7:21 pm
Forum: Excavators
Topic: Hymac 580BT 1969
Replies: 190
Views: 153477
Flag: Sweden

Re: Hymac 580BT 1969

Very interesting to read about your excellent boom and dipper ram work. Glad that you took a lot of pics :)
by Andy80
Thu Apr 04, 2019 11:06 am
Forum: Excavators
Topic: New owner of Hymac 580B
Replies: 120
Views: 93869
Flag: Sweden

Re: New owner of Hymac 580B

Thanks Jeremy :) Wish you good luck with your boom cylinder job :thumbup:

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