where to add the hyd. fluid

[chuck1764]

1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid

I just bought a 1975 Ford 3550 ind. where do you add and check the hyd.fluid for the hoe and fel ?
Chuck

 

[Opti-Mist]

Re: 1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid

If you can post a couple of pictures it would help my memory on that model, both sides would help. That one originally had a two piece loader frame, RH & LH, with a crossover pipe connecting the two. They served as the hydraulic reservoir for both the loader and the backhoe. The filler was located on the left loader post. Later, if I remember correctly, the filler was moved under the radiator shell with access at the top. Hope this helps some.

 

[Aussiebushman]

Re: 1975 ford 3550 where to add the hyd. fluid

Not sure if yours is the same arrangement as my 6000 but the location of the hydraulic filler had me puzzled for a while. It was finally identified as a common filler for the power steering located under the left side of the engine cover just behind the radiator and in front of the air intake oil bath - see picture - the filler is in the top left corner.

Cheers

Alan