" Ford 5640"

[awlgrip2]

Hello Gents...
I have a Ford 5640 that I have been told has air in the clutch hydraulics. Could you please assist me in the process to bleed the system.

Thanks For all Assistance
Maureen

 

[Bigfoot62]

:welcome:

I could very well be mistaken, but I think that model has a manual clutch, not hydraulic.

 

[Harry in Ky]

The parts book shows that tractors sold in years '91 - '98 with a 13" clutch had the hydraulic release mechanism. 5640 included. If this is what you have, look for a bleeder vent on the left side of the bell housing(can be a bit awkward to reach on a cab tractor). Be aware that even after bleeding what seems to be all the air you can get, it may take several minutes of "pumping" the clutch pedal to get the thing to finally begin to operate. This wasn't one of "Ford's better ideas".

 

[Bigfoot62]

I stand corrected. My 7610S had a manual linkage on the clutch. That's what I was basing it on.

 

[awlgrip2]

The parts book shows that tractors sold in years '91 - '98 with a 13" clutch had the hydraulic release mechanism. 5640 included. If this is what you have, look for a bleeder vent on the left side of the bell housing(can be a bit awkward to reach on a cab tractor). Be aware that even after bleeding what seems to be all the air you can get, it may take several minutes of "pumping" the clutch pedal to get the thing to finally begin to operate. This wasn't one of "Ford's better ideas".

Thanks so much...I'll try in the AM and keep you up to speed.

Thanks Again
Maureen

 

[Harry in Ky]

One more thing - the reservoir for the clutch and brake system takes a particular fluid New Holland sells as Hydraulic Brake Oil(I thinks it's a mineral oil, but not sure on that.) Don't use automotive brake fluid! If you have problems with air in the system, you need to check the fluid level. The supply port for the clutch master cylinder is slightly above the ports for the brake system so the clutch will stop working before the brakes do.

 

[awlgrip2]

Thank You................

 

[awlgrip2]

One more thing - the reservoir for the clutch and brake system takes a particular fluid New Holland sells as Hydraulic Brake Oil(I thinks it's a mineral oil, but not sure on that.) Don't use automotive brake fluid! If you have problems with air in the system, you need to check the fluid level. The supply port for the clutch master cylinder is slightly above the ports for the brake system so the clutch will stop working before the brakes do.

Just to let you know it's fixed...Thank You. Sorry for the LONG delay in responding....cut, stake, haul and hang time......

Regards
Maureen