1975 Ford 2000 Hyd Questions

[EWJ]

Thanks Soundguy for the feedback.

 

[SmellsLikeaGoat]

I have a '65 3cyl gasser - Superior loader. Lifting capacity, at some point becomes a a factor of ballast, not front axle strength (move that weight back!). That said, I have filled rear tires, a full set of pie weights and have (accidentally) teeter-tottered it on the front tires without damage. My FEL runs off a front pump.

 

[whodat526]

I have a '65 3cyl gasser - Superior loader. Lifting capacity, at some point becomes a a factor of ballast, not front axle strength (move that weight back!). That said, I have filled rear tires, a full set of pie weights and have (accidentally) teeter-tottered it on the front tires without damage. My FEL runs off a front pump.

over time you will end up beating the bushing out of the front axle and then breaking the front axle and bending the radius rods

 

[Soundguy]

yep.. ford front axles weren't loader friendly till the 65+ 4000+ series. ( or the ld/hd industrials anyway.. )

that said. keep it bushed and it will do as good as it can..