IH 544 loader valve replacement

[BLB23]

Hi folks - the tilt valve on my IH 544 is worn out (the lift still works well) and I’m looking at fixing or replacing the valves. It looks like the valves on there are stock. Any recommendations on which route to go? Is there an inexpensive prince loader valve that might work for that tractor? Thanks!

 

[LD1]

What symptoms is it exhibiting that make you think it's wore out. Nothing worse than spending the time/money to replace a part and it wasn't the problem

 

[BLB23]

What symptoms is it exhibiting that make you think it's wore out. Nothing worse than spending the time/money to replace a part and it wasn't the problem

The tilt no longer works on the bucket - it just drops when used. When I manipulate the arm on that valve I can hear that the internals are worn liquid just sloshes around. The raise and lower works great though! In the picture the lever closest to the seat is the one that doesn’t work anymore

 

[LD1]

That doesn't look like an easy retrofit with a modern valve.

If you can swap the hoses for lift and curl, that will either confirm a valve issue or something else going on.

If it is the valve, might be easier to put in a joystick valve to replace both

 

[BLB23]

That doesn't look like an easy retrofit with a modern valve.

If you can swap the hoses for lift and curl, that will either confirm a valve issue or something else going on.

If it is the valve, might be easier to put in a joystick valve to replace both

I figured I’d have to replace both with a joystick valve since IH valves are $$$$ - is there a block off plate I would need for the valves that are there currently? Thank you!