W&R Long 3rd Function Valve Sticking

[bdhsfz6]

I have these valves installed on both my MX5800HST and L6060HSTC tractors. At high RPM, the valves open but will not close until the RPM is reduced and the hyd. pressure drops. Neither valve did this when new but now, after 3 years, both have the same issue. Warm or cold makes no difference. The dealer installed them and they are plumbed correctly. It's most noticeable when plowing. I have to drop the RPM to change the blade angle. It's unlikely a part failure since both valves have the problem. A design flaw maybe?

Anyone else have this problem?

 

[oldnslo]

Do you use the 3rd regularly all year round or just for winter time use plowing snow?

Possible being cold and if limited use during summer the solenoid tube assemblies get a little gummed up and or valves are marginally sized for the tractor flow rates. Failing to spring is a more common failure than shifting since coil pull has to be strong enough to overcome spring load.

If you cycle them several times do they get any better?

 

[bdhsfz6]

Winter, Summer, warm or cold, the problem remains. Yes, I use the valve all year for other applications and working it repeatedly does not solve the issue.

I'll ask about it at the dealer on my next visit.

 

[MtnViewRanch]

Sounds like weak solenoids to me.
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[D&D]

Member Avenger has some experience with troubleshooting these.

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[oldnslo]

Does that kit have circuit board for powering the solenoids? I recall some other posts about those failing but don’t remember what brand product they were used on. Just wondering if something is preventing quick collapse of the coil circuit making it sluggish to return to center.

What you are describing sounds like a flow (flow force) issue that has developed over time. They can be challenging to define and resolve.

 

[Cedar Fields]

I have these valves installed on both my MX5800HST and L6060HSTC tractors. At high RPM, the valves open but will not close until the RPM is reduced and the hyd. pressure drops. Neither valve did this when new but now, after 3 years, both have the same issue. Warm or cold makes no difference. The dealer installed them and they are plumbed correctly. It's most noticeable when plowing. I have to drop the RPM to change the blade angle. It's unlikely a part failure since both valves have the problem. A design flaw maybe?

Anyone else have this problem?

Did u ever get the sticking valve fixed at higher rpm. I have a wr long valve doing the same thing. It’s on a kioti dk4210 though. Thanks

 

[bdhsfz6]

Did u ever get the sticking valve fixed at higher rpm. I have a wr long valve doing the same thing. It’s on a kioti dk4210 though. Thanks

The dealer said the problem is due to a weak return spring in the valve body. They don't service them, they would just replace the entire valve assembly.

Rather than spend the $$ now, when I get a chance, I'll take it apart and see if I can shim or replace the spring. Right now, it's just an annoyance since I use the auto throttle advance feature on my Kubotas. The engine idles down automatically when the tractor isn't moving and I can use the valve without a problem.

 

[Cedar Fields]

The dealer said the problem is due to a weak return spring in the valve body. They don't service them, they would just replace the entire valve assembly.

Rather than spend the $$ now, when I get a chance, I'll take it apart and see if I can shim or replace the spring. Right now, it's just an annoyance since I use the auto throttle advance feature on my Kubotas. The engine idles down automatically when the tractor isn't moving and I can use the valve without a problem

 

[Cedar Fields]

Thanks for the info. I got my tractor used at 200 hours and it was doing this, so I don’t know how new it was when it started messing up. Does any of your tractors have a backhoe attachment?