Ford 1510 Hydraulic Fluid level

[gschones]

I recently had to replace a lower line and decided to changed the hydraulic fluid in my Ford 1510. I put 19 quarts of fluid in as recommended by others on this forum and my data. However it did not register on the dipstick. So I added the remaining quart left in the 5 gallon bucket and it just barely came up to the bottom of the dipstick. It was registering before I changed the fluid. I am thinking about adding another quart or so to bring up the level. I don't want to run it low but don't want to damage anything either. Keep in mind that I have put 5 gallons in it already. Any advice from you is appreciated. Thanks, Gary

 

[jimmysisson]

I'd say run it a couple hours then let it sit an hour, then check again.
Sure you have the right dipstick? Tractordata shows a capacity of 18 quarts. Curious...
Jim

 

[mongobird]

Did you measure with the dipstick hanging in the hole, or screwed down?

 

[RickB]

If you have the correct dipstick installed in your tractor, fill the transmission/hydraulics to the indicated level with the tractor shut off and parked on the level.

 

[Don H]

Did you measure with the dipstick hanging in the hole, or screwed down?

I always check mine with the dipstick down completely. The manual doesn't specify either way.

 

[gschones]

I screwed it in and it barely registers. I put the whole 5 gal in there.

 

[gschones]

I have heard that there are 2 dipstick lengths. My tractor is a 1984 year model. Does anyone know what the correct length should be?

 

[Don H]

I've got an "88 1520 so can't help you with a measurement.
Did you check the engine oil level to make sure hyd. fluid is not going into the engine?

 

[Wolfy]

This may or may not help, but my 1984, model 1710 dipstick measures 7-1/8" from the bottom of the threads to to the end of the dipstick.

 

[trmechapt]

The parts book is confusing. It list 2 dipsticks: SBA398400310 R/B SBA398400350 dipstick measures 9.13 from underneath cap; years 1-1-1983 to 2-28-1983.
Part no. SBA398400350 R/B 47720351 steel measures 7.68 from underneath cap; years 1-1983 and later.
Gary