where to add the hyd. fluid

chuck1764 · 11-03-2009, 12:03 PM

I just bought a 1975 Ford 3550 ind. where do you add and check the hyd.fluid for the hoe and fel ?
Chuck

Opti-Mist · 11-04-2009, 08:22 PM

If you can post a couple of pictures it would help my memory on that model, both sides would help. That one originally had a two piece loader frame, RH & LH, with a crossover pipe connecting the two. They served as the hydraulic reservoir for both the loader and the backhoe. The filler was located on the left loader post. Later, if I remember correctly, the filler was moved under the radiator shell with access at the top. Hope this helps some.

Aussiebushman · 11-15-2009, 06:40 PM

Not sure if yours is the same arrangement as my 6000 but the location of the hydraulic filler had me puzzled for a while. It was finally identified as a common filler for the power steering located under the left side of the engine cover just behind the radiator and in front of the air intake oil bath - see picture - the filler is in the top left corner.

Cheers

Alan

11-03-2009, 12:03 PM	#1 (permalink)
chuck1764 New Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: SE Indiana Posts: 8	1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid I just bought a 1975 Ford 3550 ind. where do you add and check the hyd.fluid for the hoe and fel ? Chuck Last edited by chuck1764; 11-03-2009 at 11:39 PM. Reason: to add model #

11-04-2009, 08:22 PM	#2 (permalink)
Opti-Mist Gold Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: EUP Mich Posts: 310	Re: 1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid If you can post a couple of pictures it would help my memory on that model, both sides would help. That one originally had a two piece loader frame, RH & LH, with a crossover pipe connecting the two. They served as the hydraulic reservoir for both the loader and the backhoe. The filler was located on the left loader post. Later, if I remember correctly, the filler was moved under the radiator shell with access at the top. Hope this helps some. __________________ The Opti-Mist

11-15-2009, 06:40 PM	#3 (permalink)
Aussiebushman Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Jerrong, south of Oberon in NSW, Australia Posts: 28	Re: 1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid Not sure if yours is the same arrangement as my 6000 but the location of the hydraulic filler had me puzzled for a while. It was finally identified as a common filler for the power steering located under the left side of the engine cover just behind the radiator and in front of the air intake oil bath - see picture - the filler is in the top left corner. Cheers Alan Attached Thumbnails

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