Yanmar 1401 Stuck Arms 3 point jammed

[sandman2234]

Ford 1210 with 3 point that won't go down...

I purchased a Ford 1210 from another member of TBN, who was gifted it from a good neighbor. I bought it sight un-seen, and paid what I figured was a fair price, all things considered. THIS IS NOT A RANT ABOUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER! I expected issues, and one that I am not prepared for, is the...

www.tractorbynet.com

The above link was a learning experience for me, as the head at top of the cylinder had been removed and installed 180 degrees out which basically blocked the return line that emptied the hydraulic fluid back to the reservoir. I now know a lot more than I ever expected to know about the 3 point lift systems of a Ford 1210!
David from jax

 

[JPS3]

Ford 1210 with 3 point that won't go down...

I purchased a Ford 1210 from another member of TBN, who was gifted it from a good neighbor. I bought it sight un-seen, and paid what I figured was a fair price, all things considered. THIS IS NOT A RANT ABOUT THE PREVIOUS OWNER! I expected issues, and one that I am not prepared for, is the...

www.tractorbynet.com

The above link was a learning experience for me, as the head at top of the cylinder had been removed and installed 180 degrees out which basically blocked the return line that emptied the hydraulic fluid back to the reservoir. I now know a lot more than I ever expected to know about the 3 point lift systems of a Ford 1210!
David from jax

Thank you for the advice and I will certainly give that a try.

If it doesn't work what is the best way to access the shaft through the control block just in case it is totally seized?

I have attached a photo and circled the area that I mean