Ford 5500 backhoe pump noise

MikesTractor · Apr 21, 2014

Have you changed the hydraulic filter? If it is stopped up it will restrict flow and the pump will squeal from starvation. The filter is located in the hydraulic tank and it is on the suction side of the pump.

As stated earlier, the hydraulic system will bleed itself just by being operated.

Mike

EDIT: After looking at a parts breakdown, it isn't a filter, it is a strainer. I am going to attach a link. If it works, look at item 46 in the breakdown. It is the reservoir outlet screen.
Official New Holland Online Parts Store and Online Parts Catalog for New Holland and Ford Tractors.

Jrus · Apr 24, 2014

I'm not able to view that item on my phone ill try on my computer tomorrow. Iv got a new filter I did not see a screen anywhere in the tanks I pulled the bottom plates off both and cleaned them but didn't see any screen do you know what tank it's located in. Iv got two tanks with a cross over tube the right tank is the return from pump goes through filter to the other tank to pick up tube to pump.

MikesTractor · Apr 24, 2014

The strainer is in the left tank. It threads into the tank and the suction line connects to the strainer. You will probably have to drain any oil in the tanks.

Mike

Jrus · Apr 27, 2014

So everything's clear as far as I can tell. Pump still screaming...... Ran the hoe and loader for awhile today thinkng the air would work out of it. Noticed the right tank had no vent so it builds pressure but its not in the dip stick port. Then the left tank doesn't have alot of oil in it but is vented. Only thing I can think of is I need more oil so it forces it to the left tank with the pick up? On the dip stick tube it doesn't show anything... But it's got at least 25 gallons in it. I took out 40 but I put 10 in before I drained it all..:confused3: