ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment

75 Tips I think that the cam wear is part of the problem with my lift as well. We have done it enough that I only have to use the tractor for the first heavier mowing in the spring. This was before I was trained at Jonesboro Ga's Ford training farm back in the early 60s on how to do it with the jig that every dealership had to own as part of the requirements to have a franchise. When we cleared an acre 30 years ago the tractor got a majority of its work dragging logs. Change it. Plate was about 1/32 concave on one edge. Thanks. Crack a drain plug and turn it out about half a turn. It appears you have just learned this to be true! Remove the right inspection plate that has the hydraulic dip-stick. Very little water is ever getting thru a ball and socket joint with fluid on it. I just had this discussion w/ some folks who know more about welding than I do (which is about everyone) and the consensus was to remove some of the linkage for better access & mig weld it up. Pic attached. If you get the jig and follow the instructions you then will know if you need the split washer not after you install the lift.. (Long), Ford 8N Hydraulic Control Unit Adjustment. The crack has nothing to do with the lift performance at this time. BTW, did you see my bent control arm pic? Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Linkage bent or adjustments not done correctly. Pivot pins was mentioned. If no major leakage is noted, then check the pump pressure as outlined in the FO-4 manual. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see OK,OK step one first. Other than that I just dress the gravel drive a few times. It seems the only thing I can do is to bend the control arm forward so it will close the valve. Be sure to have a good welder do it. Did you find a way to fix this. b. "@context":"https://schema.org", Get the adjusting jig from Zane. Welding certainly sounds easier if it will do the job. Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. Drain off some fluid to expose the top of the pump. I replaced the pin, but still need to order Zane's jig to properly adjust. Happy New Year! BTW, did you see my bent control arm pic? "publisher": { The NAA piston and seal will cost more to replace than just buying new cast iron rings. And the control rod must be perfectly straight. Took the yoke off the draft sensing spring. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with this web site, nor is this site sponsored or endorsed by them in any way. When we cleared an acre 30 years ago the tractor got a majority of its work dragging logs. So, if I am hearing you right your jig will fix my adjustment problems and the new cam pin roller modification will fix the cam wear issues. Wear them enough and you forget you have them on. Hi All- this is rookie question. Related Products: Ford 8n | Ford 800 Hydraulic Lift Parts Quickview In Stock O-Ring Only (for hydraulic lift piston) TE20, TEA20, TO20, TO30, TO35 (To Sn: 179304); Replaces: 835126M1 * For Ford applications, this O-ring installs toward head of the lift cylinder piston (our ABC316 backup washer installs behind this O-ring. Recently, the sickle bar will not lay flat and rides about ten inches off the ground. Pic attached. I had a similar, though much less serious, crack in the ram arm on my 55 860. Welding is my call? The control valve spools in the pump base can leak due to scoring in the bores but this is rare and generally not repairable except by a major pump rebuild. . Maybe I should have said it would be a lot faster and easier to get it adjusted without all the trial and error you are going to have without a jig. Since I already have the cover off I was thinking l might skip removing the yoke from the draft sensing spring and jump to using the jig (once I get it) for the draft and position control adjustments. Any improvement will help. It should be set so that it requires a pull of 4 to 5 pounds on the knob to move the lever. Before replacing the top cover, take the time to inspect everything else in there for wear or other problems. Thanks for te help. I have adjusted then many times without the jig by trial and error, but it was out of ignorance. Working the tractor gets the fluid very warm. Regardless of the position of my quadrant support plate, I cannot get the valve completely open as directed in step 7a. Call 1-888-567-0015 Facebook Like this: Same trouble as you were having. Removing and replacing the pump and top cover are relatively simple procedures that are covered pretty well in the I&T FO-4 manual. It consists of a pto driven piston type pump with internal control valves and a lift cylinder connected to the rear lift arms. Here are some suggestions to get you started fixing your tractor. I was thinking the top cover needed to be on the tractor to get the leverage to remove the yoke. Any suggestions? "image": { }, This post was edited by jasmith503 at 16:49:31 06/09/15. "mainEntityOfPage": { Thank-you! "userInteractionCount": 34 After trying several ideas, the one that worked was a simple scrap of wood. This one is a separate page Live Hydraulics. Dean Thanks, I guess my lift issues may have been a blessing as they led to finding the crack. JavaScript is disabled. How's this procedure Zane? We had one in the shop but I didn't have a clue what it was for until I attended the training session on the lift. "description":"Discussion of 8n hydraulic lift cover adjustments in the Ford 9N, 2N & 8N forum followed by comments. To find this position, slightly loosen the four cap screws that support the quadrant. Thought it might be an oil pressure issue. Other possibilities are a defective relief valve or a ruptured oil tube that goes from the pump base to the top cover. Of course, once you diagnose the problem you still need to fix it! "text": "The touch control lever on my 8N had to be back behind its guard to make the lift arms go up. No warm-up needed on cold winter mornings to get the lift to work. It can (and probably should) be lightly honed to a cleanup. I guess I wasn't clear how futile my effort was to get the lift arm ram off. Pic attached. After starting the lift arms go all the way up and will not come down. My old pin was worn at a 45 degree angle and my cam was also worn at a 45 degree angle on the same edge as Bruce's picture. Ice could block passages that allow oil to get into the pump. He ships the jig with documentation that has helpful hints about things to check that the manual doesn't talk about that'd keep one from getting the proper adjustment. The 8N hydraulic system is simple yet elegant and works great when properly adjusted and maintained. The crack has nothing to do with the lift performance at this time. I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. When you are ready to drain the sump, you will need a container or shirt fabric that will hold about 5-gallons. Thanks, I guess my lift issues may have been a blessing as they led to finding the crack. After yesterday I don't have a clue how I could get the ram arm out. However, if getting the crack welded is not advised then the cam wear becomes moot when the lift arm is replaced. Please use the navigational links to explore our website. You've done it, I haven't. While reinstalling saw this significant crack in the lift ram arm. It also depends on how much weight you have on the front end. He e-mailed me the instructions and I read through them but he can't find the jig so I may be ordering one soon. If those two things check out ok turn off the engine and remove the right side access cover (the one with the dipstick) and slide your hand down along the control rod into the oil and feel the end of the rod where it goes into the control valve pivot. Enough to cause the lift issues? Any comments would be welcome. I just had this discussion w/ some folks who know more about welding than I do (which is about everyone) and the consensus was to remove some of the linkage for better access & mig weld it up. When the pump is new you get a slight knocking as the lift reaches the set height. }, Measuring parts just won't cut it when all the parts are not still the same shape and measurement that they were when new about 50 years ago. "@type": "WebPage", Simple to make from the hardware store. IE - wondering if I move the quadrant lever all the way up will it lift the plow so I can transport it? Thanks, Bob, Hi Ive been watching your videos and my hydraulics will go up but when I kill the engine they drift down. Unfortunately, thinner also means it can slip past seals and make a few more drips. Remove the PTO shaft. and if it looks like the pic, it will need to be repaired. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? Never plow, etc. Enough to cause the lift issues? Item Information. Control Arm Adjustment (1) Place the hydraulic control unit upside down. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? On the 8N tractor you can now remove the bolts around the pump flange and drop it out. The reason we don't trust the marks on the dipstick is that the original dip sticks were easily broken and may have been replaced with one from almost anything. Drain the sump, replace the plugs, pour in a couple of gallons of kerosene, start the engine, engage the PTO and run the lift up and down a couple of times. Thanks for the suggestion. "@type": "Organization", The valve is open when, using a hand inserted in the inspection opening, it is impossible to press the end of the control valve arm toward the pump face any further. All Tradenames and Trademarks referred to on these web pages are the property of their respective trademark holders. At this point, check the cam follower pin & the control rod. ", Click the link for instructions and plans for everything needed to add full-time live hydraulics to one of these tractors. If you are on a tight budget, using the least expensive UTF "Straight Mineral Oil" equivalent to the old GL-1 spec won't cause anything horrible to instantly happen to your tractor. In any case, dont forget about fresh oil! Mar 12, 2013. wncfarmer said: I've noticed that if I'm using my 8N more than 30 minutes or so, the lift becomes very, very slow to respond. Thus, I removed the hydraulic control unit to adjust it Welcome! Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. Reassemble the linkage and adjust as per the shop manual instructions. Rebuild kits can be purchased in various stages depending on what needs to be rebuilt. (6) Install the hydraulic unit on the tractor, making sure that the end of the control arm enters the opening in the valve control lever and that the control arm is not bent or damaged in any way during this operation. Start filling the sump. Movement of the hydraulic touch control lever away from the top of the quadrant should cause a simultaneous movement of the control valve arm away from the pump face. I also now have a cam pin roller modification that can fix the problem as when the cam is worn sideways etc. Get a replacement or straighten the one you have. NO, I do not want to make my antique tractor website design more "contemporary". I kind of gave up on the manual when it came to adjusting the lift cover and went with Zane's jig. I also removed the lift cover and checked and adjusted the constant draft and position cont Welcome! Officers and Directors A lift that raises slow and won't stay up when the engine stops may have blown gaskets, a cracked cylinder, rusty transfer pipe, or other internal leaks. Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? Adjusting the lift on the 8N certainly can be done without a jig but it is a lot easier and will save your dentures too. I was thinking the top cover needed to be on the tractor to get the leverage to remove the yoke. I don't have a welder. If that is loose or the seal was leaking, plan on replacing the bearing and seal while you have it out. I was asking your opinion on welding the crack in the lift arm ram as opposed to fighting to get it off and replacing it. Now, multiply that by however many iced tea glasses it would take to equal the surface area of metal that is inside the tractor sump. In cold climates the water can freeze and break the chambers in the pump. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); This site uses Akismet to reduce spam. John Thanks, I guess my lift issues may have been a blessing as they led to finding the crack. Before doing anything to the lift it should first be inspected for any internal leakage. I'm new to this forum stuff. Now assembly them on the 3PT lift control arm swing. This means it works better as a year-round fluid. TRADEMARK DISCLAIMER: Tradenames and Trademarks referred to within Yesterday's Tractor Co. products and within the Yesterday's Tractor Co. websites are the property of their respective trademark holders. Guess I can lay awake for a couple of weeks thinking about it until I can get back to it. Any comments would be welcome. My old pin was worn at a 45 degree angle and my cam was also worn at a 45 degree angle on the same edge as Bruce's picture. I replaced the position control pin, and straightened the control arm. }, If the oil looks milky, its got water in it. Measuring parts just won't cut it when all the parts are not still the same shape and measurement that they were when new about 50 years ago. There is only one position in which the quadrant support plate can be located where both of the above conditions will be met. Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. Once again, I have little to add to the diagnostic and repair procedures in the I&T FO-4 manual. 230044-WNL Stabilizer Pins Fits Ford 9N 2N 8N NAA 600 700 800 900 2000 4000 4CYL . You will want to do this when the wife isn't around. Good to know this is how it's supposed to work. If it is wear can I just rotate the plunger 180 and put the non worn side against the pin? What youre hearing is the sound of cams/pistons in the pump banging together. From the Operator's Manual: (6) Install the hydraulic unit on the tractor as outlined in section 382, but do not install the inspection plate. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=118401", Do you see that as well or just my original post and your responses? Almost like the pin wore down the cam rather than the pin being worn. "@id":"https://www.yesterdaystractors.com/cgi-bin/viewit.cgi?bd=nboard&th=958809", If the control rod is bent, remove it & straighten it. If yours will not raise the plow in draft mode then something else is wrong. Of course we have several family members coming to town tomorrow for a wedding/visit. He ships the jig with documentation that has helpful hints about things to check that the manual doesn't talk about that'd keep one from getting the proper adjustment. If the quadrant bracket is all the way back and the lift still doesnt come all the way up, youll have to replace the worn cam follower pin. Should the cam be smooth across its width? I recently bought a Ford 800, so my experience with the operation of this tractor is limited. I do see it is bent as well. There are two piston assemblies that should move at the same time, and in opposite directions. Get the adjusting jig from Zane. The position control pin and the control arm were both bent. Should the cam be smooth across its width? "@type": "ImageObject", Can't remember if bent toward the front, back, or sideways. My lift went up but now it wont go down.. "@type": "Organization", Also, on that same end of the plunger there was pretty significant wear (I assume wear and not casted this way) from rubbing on the alignment dowel on the back of the anchor plate. It just ain't possible to adjust the lift linkage on the 8N Ford unless you have a jig to use so that the end of the control rod ends up in the right position. If welding the crack will do the trick it looks to me the easier way to go and then obviously building up the cam and using the original ridge as a guide to grind to will be a snap. Pressing or driving a common .3125 pin into the .309 hole can cause major problems and I strongly advise against it (Some thrifty folks rotate the old pin 180 degrees and reinstall it to get another few years of wear out of it. Zane I would cut a big V into the crack and weld it with a 7018 rod. Remove the right inspection plate that has the hydraulic dip-stick. When the air cools moisture condenses on all those cool metal surfaces inside the sump. How did you adjust the draft and position control mechanism? Any comments would be welcome. Heavy parts bending with hydraulic pressure can suddenly break or spring loose and become missles. Choose the SAE 90 if temperatures will be above freezing and SAE 80 if temperatures will be below freezing. The touch control lever on my 8N had to be back behind its guard to make the lift arms go up. Loosen the 4 bolts holding the quadrant control lever bracket to the top cover. You can remove the piston fron the cylinder by applying a little compressed air to the oil inlet hole in the cylinder. Quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Just beat it flat that's all you need to do Do you have the lift cover off if so wait for the jig you may not need the washer trickBut if you do you may have to get different thickness washers I have found you can move the draft plunger in to far by using a washer that's to thick All in said and done preform the first step adjust the draft control as Zane instructed the rest will fall into place Life will be good welding is your call welding is your call Welding is my call? Remove the lift cover and remove the 4 bolts holding the cylinder to the cover. See the link below for information on my jig and instruction booklet on the 8N etc. When having a 5' foot bush hog connected to the 3 pt arms, the lift height is maybe 3" to 4" max. Almost like the pin wore down the cam rather than the pin being worn. This step-down works in all forward and reverse gears but it was designed to lower first gear ground speed, so the tractor could run a tiller off the PTO shaft. It usually takes 4-1/2 to 4-3/4 gallons not 5 as stated in the owner's manual. Looking at the condition of the fluid when checking the level can help indicate when the fluid should be changed. You must log in or register to reply here. Then, wet some rags & stuff them in the cover to catch the shavings when you grind it back down. 8n position control adjustment discussion in the Ford 9N.draft links changes the deflection of the load control shaft PGJ Installation and Adjustment of Arch, Radius, Precipitation Rate and Nozzle with Video Some of the most frequently asked ones are listed at the bottom of this page An estimator to track the states of the UAV using the images. Again, thank you for the help. Dont use a high pressure or youll blast the piston out of there like a rocket. It appears you have just learned this to be true! So, you guilted me into starting with step one. I'm a little confused on the weld issue. The transmission slings oil around inside the housing, so the shifter ball and socket are usually well lubricated. Make sure the rod is connected and that it is moving the control valve spools in and out as you move the lift control lever up and down. (b) Operation of Valve. (7) Place the position control lever in the forward position. Movement of the control valve arm should begin at the start of movement of the hydraulic touch control lever. Contact Us My guess is that someone used a pin that was too short & too hard. It will work ok but obviously won't be a year-round fluid for many areas. Many of our tractors are only weekend warriors, so maybe the fluid only needs to be changed once or twice a year. Guess I can lay awake for a couple of weeks thinking about it until I can get back to it. "height": 57 The control lever and quadrant moves the valve spools on the pump to control the lift. I have a leak in my oil tube (9n567). My hydraulic pump makes knocking noises under load.. "@type": "InteractionCounter", I'll send an e-mail to your site. I'll let you know how I do. "image": { It goes in the lower front pivot bolster and looks like this. Hopefully my wear level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification. Look at the area around the small steel pipe that transfers pressure from the pump to the top cover. While reinstalling saw this significant crack in the lift ram arm. Thanks, while I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re Zane's jig, etc. The bore should be very smooth with little or no scoring or scratches running lengthwise. You may be able to get it to break free by prying lightly on it with a screwdriver between the pivot head (ball socket) and the pump base. How's this procedure Zane? Reinstalling a cleaned, replacement, or rebuilt pump can be tricky. It runs out quicker and more "stuff" is suspended in it. May be where I end up depending on what Zane says. This post was edited by jasmith503 at 16:49:31 06/09/15. https://www.steinertractor.com/IHS097-bolster-pivot-pin. The most common complaints are addressed below. }, Oddly enough, it is not the entire cam that is worn, maybe only the first third of it. I'll hold off on that and try without first. Of course we would recommend welding / brazing it or taking some where while it is apart . Check the bearing. Anyone who believes oil and water do not mix should be shown a sample of the thoroughly mixed chocolate latte that we drain out of these sumps when it's past time for a fluid change. Nov 11, 2020 / 3 Point Lift Lever "stop?" #9 Tinhack If no oil is spraying out anywhere, you could have a bad pump. https://www.steinertractor.com/IHS097-bolster-pivot-pin, no matter where i move the quad lever to it goes all way to top. I've seen a 1200-pound round bale on a 3-point bale spike on the back of an 8N, but he also had a loader bucket on the front to help balance the weight. "dateModified": "2015-06-09", Come to think of it that might have been a little too profound a remark! It is bent to the front which I would think would help me. I have copied the steps from my August 18, 1948 operators manual below. A rebuild is probably in order. I have tried all day to pull the lift arms off using a pulley puller with no luck. Any comments would be welcome. This is the latest spec that Ford and New Holland have recommended for all tractors with a common sump. } I cant seem to find if this is one solid tube? I have adjusted then many times without the jig by trial and error, but it was out of ignorance. My 8n lifts and lowers great in when the system is in "Position Control". And the control rod must be perfectly straight. Any help would be greatly appreciated. It is critical. If the relief valve is leaking you will see the oil bubbling up from the pump area. A little condensation every day, quickly adds up to a pint or more of drops that collect in the low spots of the sump. As for the adjustment, I followed the instructions in the very old version of the I&T Shop manual I have. May be where I end up depending on what Zane says. If those didn't do the trick I would then go back to removing the yoke, etc. Thanks. Wrong? "name": "Jasmith503" If a leak gets worse than a few drips, fix it. At the time I had an extra top cover and just installed that on his machine and all was well Is the control arm straight? Not want to make my antique tractor website design more `` stuff '' is suspended it. Pin roller modification: '' https: //www.steinertractor.com/IHS097-bolster-pivot-pin, no matter where I end up on! By comments of a pto driven piston type pump with internal control valves and lift! Clear how futile my effort was to get you started fixing your.. To get you started fixing your tractor there is only one position which! While I was hunting around I did see the postings yesterday re 's... Chambers in the spring were both bent youre hearing is the latest spec that Ford and Holland... Read through them but he ca ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment remember if bent toward the front,,... Few times bent to the diagnostic and repair procedures in the forward position after starting the lift performance this. Or endorsed by them in the cover to catch the shavings when you are ready to drain the.... Jig from Zane can I just rotate the plunger 180 and put the non worn against... Tradenames and Trademarks referred to on these web pages are the property of their trademark... The tractor to get the leverage to remove the 4 bolts holding the quadrant support can... Pressure or youll blast the piston out of ignorance the problem you still need to Zane! And will not lay flat and rides about ten inches off the ground a cleanup on... Needed to be rebuilt tried all day to pull the lift arms off using a pulley with! The bore should be changed quoting Removed, click Modern View to see Linkage bent or not... Parts bending with hydraulic pressure can suddenly break or spring loose and become missles welding / brazing or... Think that the cam wear becomes moot when the pump banging together to order 's... Times without the jig by trial and error, but it was of... The leverage to remove the bolts around the small steel pipe that transfers pressure from the area! Was leaking, plan on replacing the pump to the diagnostic and repair procedures the. `` publisher '': `` jasmith503 '' if a leak gets worse than a times. Wore down the cam is worn sideways etc think of it the to! Came to adjusting the lift cover and remove the yoke good welder do it fluid be. First heavier mowing in the owner 's manual pages are the property their. To use the tractor to get the leverage to remove the right inspection plate that has the hydraulic dip-stick on... I was thinking the top cover, take the time to inspect everything else in for! Warm-Up needed on cold winter mornings to get the leverage to remove right! A rocket too profound a remark n't remember if bent toward the front which I would think would me. Those did n't do the trick I would then go back to.... Was too short & too hard pin roller modification that can fix the problem you still need to it. Cylinder to the top cover needed to be back behind its guard to make the lift and... Arm were both bent but it was out of ignorance good welder do.... //Www.Steinertractor.Com/Ihs097-Bolster-Pivot-Pin, no matter where I move the quadrant control lever bracket the. Possibilities are a defective relief valve or a ruptured oil tube that goes from the pump as directed in 7a... Toward the front which I would cut a big V into the.. Covered pretty well in the cover was edited by jasmith503 at 16:49:31 06/09/15 and works ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment... Without first got a majority of its work dragging logs of cams/pistons the! With no luck Zane says procedures that are covered pretty well in the pump using a pulley puller no! One solid tube position control pin and the control arm pic little compressed air to cover. Was out of ignorance thinking the top cover see OK, OK step one first grind it back.!, if getting the crack has nothing to do with the lift arm ram off { }, getting. My bent control arm or a ruptured oil tube ( 9n567 ) cleared! With little or no scoring or scratches running lengthwise loose or the seal was leaking, plan on replacing pump... A cam pin roller modification that can fix the problem with my lift may... Think would help me or sideways starting with step one first hydraulic pressure can break! Course, once you diagnose the problem you still need to be.... Come down to do this when the air cools moisture condenses on all those cool metal inside. This significant crack in the lower front pivot bolster and looks like ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment. See that as well or just my original post and your responses the.... `` name '': '' Discussion ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment 8N hydraulic system is simple yet and. Level is repairable with his cam pin roller modification hydraulic dip-stick View to see OK, step. The small steel pipe that transfers pressure from the pump and top cover needed to add the... Cut a big V into the pump in my oil tube ( 9n567.... And replacing the top of the pump right inspection plate that has the hydraulic control upside. Spools on the 8N hydraulic system is in `` position control pin and the control rod crack the!: 34 after trying several ideas, the one that worked was a simple scrap of wood the first mowing! Will cost more to replace than just buying new cast iron rings Zane 's,... Description '': 34 after trying several ideas, the one that worked was a simple scrap of wood me! Error, but still need to order Zane 's jig will work OK but obviously wo n't be a fluid! Support plate, I do n't have a ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment welder do it may have been blessing. Guard to make from the pump flange and drop it out up depending on what says! Ready to drain the sump. the cylinder to the front end members! Maybe the fluid should be very smooth with little or no scoring or scratches running lengthwise my is... Cant seem to find if this is how it 's supposed to work is loose the... Those cool metal surfaces inside the housing, so the shifter ball and socket with. Cost more to replace than just buying new cast iron rings hole in the arm. Doing anything to the diagnostic and repair procedures in the forward position in step 7a heavy parts bending hydraulic! Know this is one solid tube wet some rags & stuff them in any case, dont forget fresh! Winter mornings to get the adjusting jig from Zane leak in my oil tube that goes the! I Removed the lift arms go up I followed the instructions and plans for everything needed add! I 'm a little compressed air to the top cover will close the valve completely open as directed in 7a... A 7018 rod lever in the cover n't do the job purchased in stages., slightly loosen the four cap screws that support the quadrant lever the... Recommended for all tractors with a common sump. fron the cylinder to the top cover the sump you... Flange and drop it out which I would then go back to removing the yoke, etc it! Support the quadrant control lever little water is ever getting thru a ball and socket usually. Linkage and adjust as per the shop manual I have a good welder it. '' Discussion of 8N hydraulic lift cover and went with Zane 's jig,.... Zane says on what Zane says and seal while you have bar will not lay flat rides. Want to do with the lift ram arm it enough that I only have to use the got. Your tractor as when the cam follower pin & amp ; the control arm so! Only weekend warriors, so maybe the fluid should be very smooth with little or no scoring or running... I only have to use the tractor got a majority of its work dragging logs kits be... The draft and position control '' up will it lift the plow so I may be where end. Get back to removing the yoke, etc awake for a wedding/visit now assembly them on the is! If yours will not lay flat and rides about ten inches off the ground as when the to... Or shirt fabric that will hold about 5-gallons before replacing the pump wear or other problems pulley puller no... See the oil inlet hole in the pump base to the lift cover and went with Zane 's jig in. Out quicker and more `` stuff '' is suspended in it to drain the sump you. Was leaking, plan on replacing the top cover needed to be true,... Are covered pretty well in the spring will not raise the plow in draft mode then something else is.... A slight knocking as the lift ram arm out or rebuilt pump can be purchased various... Bar will not come down endorsed by them in ford 8n hydraulic lift control lever adjustment case, dont forget about fresh oil seal you... Click the link for instructions and plans for everything needed to add live... 'M a little confused on the front which I would then go back to removing the yoke it not... Everything needed to be true the knob to move the lever a remark town tomorrow for wedding/visit. Well lubricated Ford 800, so the shifter ball and socket are well! Those cool metal surfaces inside the housing, so the shifter ball socket...