Tinkerer
Bronze Member
- Joined
- Oct 15, 2003
- Messages
- 53
- Tractor
- 1955 Ford 640
Well, I have solved my 3ph problem! Before, the 3ph would either not lift, or it would be slow and erratic. I was convinced it was the pump going bad, but when i took the plug out of the pump, with the tractor running, A LOT of fluid came shooting out. Seemed to have plenty of pressure for a worn pump. I then took the lift cover off and found that the cam follower pin was badly worn. I just took it out, turned it around, and put it back in. The lift now works just as good as the day it was made.
I realize that this is a temporary solution, and that I still need to replace the pin with a new one, but it sure is nice to have a fully functional tractor back! Heck, I just about forgot how to hook up the implements to the 3ph!
I realize that this is a temporary solution, and that I still need to replace the pin with a new one, but it sure is nice to have a fully functional tractor back! Heck, I just about forgot how to hook up the implements to the 3ph!