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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    Well success at last. I found the deepest ditch I could find ,drove ut in until the sump was higher than the pump and then put about 10 psi of air into the sump and after about 5 minutes the lift arms came to life. They we’re jerky at first put after a couple of minutes of idling and working the...
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    Have it together now but discovered that the Allen head plug for priming had been rounded of and although I tried I could not get it out . I have tried to prime by pressurizing the system with the rear end lifted but no luck The system other than picking up some air did operate well and strong...
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    Well l have it together now but find that the previous owner had rounded off the prime plug and it won’t come out. I did try applying pressure to the system but no success. the pump had good pressure and lift before I replaced the filter and yes i did also try it with air and the rear end...
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    I would not say that I have it completely under control ,but I am inching ahead.I will let you know the outcome Sam
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    Got a lot of it together today ,waiting for some o rings. thanks for all the advice and I will let you know the outcome Sam
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    After a pile more reading I am beginning to think the seal in the pump may be the problem,but I will keep checking before I put it together
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    I do agree that it appears to be heat related but right now I am at a loss as where to start
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    That was my plan but only when I am sure tha the problem is fixed
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    That was the plan
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    Spoke to the owner for more clarification and he states that iniitally everything will work fine for maybe an hour ,then get slower until the remote stops working. He then loosens off the plug on the remote on the lift cover and fluid will start to come out, he tightens it back up and all is...
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    Hydraulic problem Ford 3000

    I am working on a friends tractor which Is mostly used to run a hay binder via remotes. He states that initially it will work fine for about 30 minutes ,then get slower and slower until he loosens the plug on the lift cover remote and lets some fluid out.and then it is good for maybe 10...
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    7400 hard start

    I am working on a neighbours 7400 that has been neglected from day one. One problem is no power to the starter Fromm the key. I have checked out the solenoid by the alternator and I壇 will crank the engine when voltage is applied Crawled under to check the neutral switch and it checks out but no...
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    cat 426 bucket curl/level problem

    Hi, I have a 426 cat that was working fine until a tree limb fell on it . It struck on the right hand loader frame and busted the micro switch.I have replaced the switch and now the bucket will not fully curl up and the bucket when fully up will drop down on its own. There does not appear to be...
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    case 2294 fan motor

    I have lost power to the fuse panel for both the fan motor and wipers. i know that the problem is not on the output side as putting power on it fires them up. Iknow that there is a number of relays behind the instrument cluster but have no clue as to whether or not they run through one of them...
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    massey fe35 cyl. liners

    i pulled down my massey 35 with the standard 23c deisel engine as it was really burning oil. upon teardown i foun that a oil piston ring land had broke which was causing the oil problem. i decided at this time to do a rebuild with new liner etc. I noticed at this time also that the old liner...
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