Hydraulic Oil Dipstick

Dhasso

New User
Hello,

I just became the owner of a 600 ford. I am unable to find the location of the Hydraulic dipstick. From what I have found online, the dipstick is supposed to be part of the plate by the PTO lever. Mine does not have this. Can anyone give me any advice?

Thank you in advance - Dhasso
 
Some models did not have a PTO ---is yours a 620??? No matter, you should have a dipstick on the right side inspection cover, PTO lever on the LEFT side inspection cover.


Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)
 
(quoted from post at 06:53:08 05/19/17) Some models did not have a PTO ---is yours a 620??? No matter, you should have a dipstick on the right side inspection cover, PTO lever on the LEFT side inspection cover.


Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)

Not sure where you get that from. You are totally incorrect! This tractor does not even have a right side inspection cover on the hydraulic reservoir.

600s and all 55 - 64 Fords would have that dipstick right where the OP thinks it should be.

I've never heard of one that doesn't have a dipstick, but I suppose anything is possible.
 
(quoted from post at 04:59:15 05/19/17)
(quoted from post at 06:53:08 05/19/17) Some models did not have a PTO ---is yours a 620??? No matter, you should have a dipstick on the right side inspection cover, PTO lever on the LEFT side inspection cover.


Tim *PloughNman* Daley(MI)

Not sure where you get that from. You are totally incorrect! This tractor does not even have a right side inspection cover on the hydraulic reservoir.

600s and all 55 - 64 Fords would have that dipstick right where the OP thinks it should be.

I've never heard of one that doesn't have a dipstick, but I suppose anything is possible.

Easy, Easy, there Larry. It doesn't hurt to be diplomatic in correcting someone. You know, as unlikely as it may seem you may be incorrect some day :).
 
(quoted from post at 20:23:21 05/20/17)

Easy, Easy, there Larry. It doesn't hurt to be diplomatic in correcting someone. You know, as unlikely as it may seem you may be incorrect some day :).

Too late! Already have been . . . many, many times. No sense mincing words. Get to the point. Some folks just post to rack up their post total without knowing of which they type.
 
Not the best picture in the world, but here's the one on my 640.
Are you certain of the tractor model?

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(quoted from post at 23:15:08 05/20/17)
(quoted from post at 22:04:57 05/20/17)Are you certain of the tractor model?

Good question, Royce!

The OP hasn't said which model it is, only that it's a 600, which is a series, and which itself may be incorrect. It may be one of those "Jubilee 600" tractors that folks claim they have that never really existed and is really an earlier N series.
 
(quoted from post at 06:39:05 05/21/17)
The OP hasn't said which model it is, only that it's a 600, which is a series, and which itself may be incorrect. It may be one of those "Jubilee 600" tractors that folks claim they have that never really existed and is really an earlier N series.

I think that's what Royce and I are getting at! And yes, we know 600 is a series.
 
Sorry folks, I was away. I should have started out by asking what I have. Regardless, it does not have a hydraulic dipstick. See following pics. Any help would be appreciated. I would be happy to take any
specific pictures if that would help.

Dhasso
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Looks to be a hybrid to me.
Affectionately know as a mutt to some.
Nothing wrong with that.

The front and center section look to be 620/630/640.
But the rear axles have large center nuts like an 8N or Jubilee.
Also looks to have the PTO shifter off a NAA on the 600 housing.
I'm not even sure that's possible, but that's what it looks like.

The model and serial number should be on the flat spot just
aft of the starter, above the two implement mounting holes.
 

I agree. It looks to be a combination of different models.

The lift arms don't match. Left side is larger with holes for front mount cultivator linkage.

The lift links are on opposite sides of normal, leveling link on left side.

The knob on the quadrant lever appears to be NAA to me.

Could the rear end and center housing have been 8N? Would have thought they'd have to be at least NAA to have that hydraulic deck fit with the engine mounted pump.

At any rate, I don't believe the N series had a hydraulic dipstick in the left side inspection plate. did the NAA? Perhaps someone's replaced that cover/PTO lever with an older one.

Just thinking on the keyboard here. Take it for what it's worth.
 
OK, I'll give you that, as the early 9N's only had a side plug as shown in his pictures but the running board bolt hole wouldn't have been there on a 9N...hybrid for sure...

Tim
 
"Could the rear end and center housing have been 8N?"

No sir, I don't believe so. The hydraulics would never hook up
with the 8N having the belly mounted pump. Can't really be
NAA rear section either, since the NAA had external hydraulic
tubes instead of the manifold with tubes through the transmission.
But a 6-- center section and NAA axles/trumpets might work.
Not really sure on that one, never tried it, but it sure looks like he has hub nuts.

"I don't believe the N series had a hydraulic dipstick in the left side inspection plate. did the NAA?"

Correct again Larry, the NAA had the dipstick in the right hand cover.
Which the 600 and later series did not have at all.
I looked at my NAA and 851 today, so I'm pretty confident on that.
 
A lot of stuff has been changed on this Johnny Cash tractor. Rear
center housing is a 600 and should have the dipstick on the PTO
round cover as Royse's photo shows. Obviously the cover has been
changed out. I'm assuming the new owner wants to know how do I
check the fluid. You can pull the bolt on the bottom of the round
cover. If fluid comes out there is enough in there. The hydraulics
have sump so have a fill cap on the top cover and drain plug
underneath. You can also opt the buy the right cover plate for the
600 model.
Just cause parts have been changed out don't make it a bad tractor
but it will leave people scratching their heads. Always good to
start a conversation.
Good luck with your new tractor.

Kirk
 

Thank you for the help fellas. I am just looking to see how to service it. The Hydraulics work fine, I just was looking for the dipstick to check. If I understand correctly, if I place the tractor on level ground, remove the bolt on the bottom of the PTO cover circled in blue, if hydraulic oil comes out, its good. If not, I pour additional fluid into the port above circled in green until fluid comes out?

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(quoted from post at 10:58:25 05/22/17)
If I understand correctly, if I place the tractor on level ground, remove the bolt on the bottom of the PTO cover circled in blue, if hydraulic oil comes out, its good. If not, I pour additional fluid into the port above circled in green until fluid comes out?

Yes, provided the fluid that's in there isn't old and water contaminated!

You might also wish to turn the right lift link around so that it doesn't bind as the lift drops.
 
Yes that is correct.
Since the tractor is new to you I would strongly suggest changing
all the fluids including engine oil. As Larry said fluid may be
water contamination/old.
Best to pick up some manuals so you have a better understanding of
your tractor.

Kirk
 

Thank you for your help guys. I really appreciate it. It will get all the oils changed. May have a few more questions for you.

Dhasso
 

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