ford 1600 w/770 loader questions

[BryanM]

I have a couple questions about my very used and abused loader on ford 1600.

1. This has 2 joysticks for loader operation, every once in a while when loader is being lifted it actually lowers the loader, by the intermittant problem I am asuming a valve in the joystick is leaking by? I would like too go too A 1 stick loader valve does anyone have any suggestions on which one too go with and does anyone have any pics after their change was complete?


2. Loader is a bit un even at the bucket, meaning cutting edge is un level, now the bucket seems too be in bad shape being wlded on where the mounting brackets are. I would like too determine weither its the bucket or the loader arms. If I take bucket off will or should the loader arms be level? And is it possible to get a used bucket or a quickattach plate for this loader?

Okay so its more than a couple questions? HaHa

[BryanM]

DiD I post in wrong section???

[Texas Blues]

Give it time, somone will chime in. I dont have a FEL on my 1700 (wish I did), so I dont know much about the loader itself. However Im sure the arms should be even. Look for cracks or bends in the arms and mounting framework. If you replace the FEL with a new one, I can find a home for the old beat up one! lol Good Luck, TB