L2800 recall on PTO noise

8226hamer · Dec 2, 2005

Does anyone one know the campaign number of the recall for the PTO noise for the L2800 and 3400. It was somthing about adding more fluid and extending the filler tube? I know I read somthing about it on this site, but my dealer said they have no information on it. I did a search, but came up with nothing.

ccsial · Dec 2, 2005

I don't think it is a recall, just an optional fix. The level of oil is increased to cover the ORC and make it quieter. It won't help anything else.

I am not going to do it. I simply disengage the PTO while throttling down with the clutch engaged. The PTO is unloaded when decelerating so it doesn't hurt anything and there is no noise. My dealer agrees with this method.

Your dealer should be able to find this data on his web site.

oldgoat2 · Dec 2, 2005

The noise is more alarming for operators who have not driven 8N Ford tractors with an ORC /forums/images/graemlins/grin.gif.

Goog · Dec 3, 2005

The service bulletin number is PSB-2005-052. Your dealer should find it easily. I had it done to my L3400HST but I still have not put my chipper on to try it out. Should be better. The only external difference that you can see is the raised dipstick tube in the rear. Basically the increased fluid level bathes the overunning clutch in oil so that it is quieter. Makes sense to me that it should also last longer that way. The only downfall is that at sevice time you get ot purchase even more Super UDT. Good luck, Brian

8226hamer · Dec 3, 2005

Thanks Brian for the info. I will pass it on to my dealer and see what they have to say.

ccsial · Dec 3, 2005

The ORC is running partially in oil now. Submerging it makes it quieter because of the damping effect, not better lube.

Goog · Dec 4, 2005

I did not mean to imply that it was running in a dry condition. Although from the racket it made it sounded like it. It just makes sense to me that if it is submerged in oil it will be quieter and as a side benefit it would be better lubricated and potentially last longer. Just my personal opinion though. Did you have yours done? If so, could tell the difference. Brian

dieselsmith · Dec 4, 2005

I also have a dipstick now on the center hump cover, left hand side.

ccsial · Dec 4, 2005

My dealer showed me the drawings and the clutch is partially submerged so lube is not a problem. I decided not to do it.

I thought the fix was kind of hokey. Also, my rear remote returns oil to the rear filler which would interfere with the fix.

Since I disengage the PTO without clutching I never hear it anyway.

Shimon · Dec 4, 2005

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I guess I'm confused by how you are disengaging the PTO. Can you describe in more detail. Do you just lower the PTO lever without the clutch? Are you at idle?

Because up above in a previous post you state: simply disengage the PTO while throttling down with the clutch engaged. The PTO is unloaded when decelerating so it doesn't hurt anything and there is no noise. My dealer agrees with this method.

What exactly do you mean? It seems to me that your two seperate statements contradict each other. Thanks.