FEL 7106

[MTGreen]

Would anyone know if the Ford 1220 has an open or closed centre. I am looking at this spool which is an open centre.

HZ30 2-Spool Directional Control Valve with Float​

Open center for almost all compacts and utilities. Closed center for some industrial and some larger ag tractors

 

[MTGreen]

Would anyone know if the Ford 1220 has an open or closed centre. I am looking at this spool which is an open centre.

HZ30 2-Spool Directional Control Valve with Float​

Also you may want to consider the more modern joystick style instead of the older 2 stick type. Easier to use and can usually use both functions at once without needing 2 hands by moving the stick diagonally

 

[LD1]

IT appears you have 7 hoses going to your valve.

That would mean you need a valve that is PB capable, and get the PB sleeve with whatever valve you choose

 

[Tx Jim]

Viewing Tractordata confirms what other members stated that your Ford 1220 has open-center hyd system.

 

[wdchyd]

Don’t start messing with your hyd valve till you test your lift cylinders, with those exact symptoms one of your lift piston seals are blown.

 

[TractorTech]

It could be a Zexel or Kayaba valve. Diagrams are found in the Ford New Holland 1220 hydraulics section. The tractor year is later, but could be an earlier valve.