Ford 3000 Hydraulic Filter

[slim357]

mine looks identical to the pic but I also have a baffle down there. Do I have to split the tractor to change a filter?

 

[RoyKing]

No just remove the bolt holding that tube, the leak down is orings in that top plate, get parts diagram and order them, I believe there is kit. Also get manual rebuilding that top plate is tricky, or just take whole to a good shop and have them do it.

 

[Texasmark]

This might help. Hopefully I have managed to attach a picture I found that shows the hydraulic filter and screen for the ford 3000.

Just went over this with a guy with a 4110. Seems to me that the removal, after you get the top cover off is to undo the spring, unbolt the bracket, pull the tube down (to clear the housing hole) and back and pull it out. Filter is held in place with a nut and washer.

On leaking down, first thing I'd suspect is the lift piston ring which is made of Neoprene rubber and is a wear component. The valves are either friction fit,metal on metal for control valves, or springs and balls for pressure relief, both hardy when compared to rubber. The biggest problem is getting the seat off and lift cover removed....when working alone as I do....the sucker is heavy. The rest is pretty straight forward and quite simple for an owner who has plenty of manuals and seldom has to get into the hydraulics.

 

[Soundguy]

agreed.. I'd check the piston ring for leakdown as a first cause too.

 

[RoyKing]

since it is a 3000 it is old and my draft control did not function well, all orings were brittle from age, I suggest do top cover also, or deliver the cover to someone to do for you