3-Point Hitch 3 Point very intermitant & now quit.

   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #1  

dford

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Oct 1, 2009
Messages
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Location
north IDAHO
Tractor
TC 35D 2001, 16LA,
1971 3000 gas loader and 3 point blade.
Had to move controle lever several times but then it would work. Only had tractor a short time. It has been in my garage doing a lot of maintanace and ready to take out when I can not get three point to go. Front end loader works fine, fluid leval full and new, draft controle does move a little when moving controle lever toup position. Could saftey valve be my problem? Or has anybody had a simmalr problem? Thanks
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #2  
Just a shot in the dark as I have a differant tractor and no front loader, but I has a similar problem with the 3 point. I found out there was water in the fluid and the filter was clogged. After the fluid warmed up above freezing the 3 point would work but still intermitant. I cleaned the filter (it is an internal filter that can be cleaned) and changed the fluid and all returned to normal. This may not be your problem if everything runs from the same fluid resivore(FEL & 3pt). Check your dipstick to see if it is milky looking and see if the 3 pt has a seperate filter or resivore. You will get more suggestions from other posters as this forum has some good and helpful posters.
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #3  
determine if it has lost it's prime ( pump) and then check the oil condition.. post back.

If no prime, burp it.

soundguy
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #4  
Might want to check for flow.It can be done by removing the banjo connection at the pump discharge or wherever it is appropriate for your tractor (might be supply to the spool valve). Might be messy so a five gallon bucket and some measure to direct the fluid in to the bucket is a good idea.

JC,
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit.
  • Thread Starter
#5  
determine if it has lost it's prime ( pump) and then check the oil condition.. post back.

If no prime, burp it.

soundguy

have not lost prime and front loader works great. Oil condition was very poor, changed oil and filter, no change. I have removed cover and found valve stuck in bypass possition. Had to tap on valve pretty good to move. Will try to get new orings tomorrow and try again with new fluid.
Thanks
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #6  
Needs flushing, then new oil.
 
   / 3 Point very intermitant & now quit. #7  
unloading valves tend to get sticky anyway.. and dirty oil don't help.

soundguy
 

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