Fred from MO
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So I have posted on here before that my 60's rockshaft piston housing had blown a gasket between the pressure port and the cylinder (see picture). Last spring I repaired this and it has done it again. I believe I found the culprit this time? It appears that the bolts that bolt the housing on were not tight. When I disassembled the piston housing I found the bolts holding it on were less than 20 lbs. My book said they should be 150lbs!! Perhaps the loose bolts helped the gasket blow out. I tried to check the pressure out the side ports of the power troll, but all I was getting was 35PSI. I don't have the open plugs to hook a hydraulic gauge into.
In the past when I have had problems with the rockshaft getting damaged it is usually after using a heavy piece of equipment on the 3 point. I have an odd set up with a International 2 point lift as the lower portion of what would normally be a three point. I also have a 45 loader on the tractor which is plumbed out the side ports.
My question are: Did the 60 have a weight limit on which to use on the three point? My issues come usually after using and international 311 mounted plow or using a heavy built 7 foot box blade? I believe that I could be overusing the capability of the 60's 3 point hydraulic capabilities and should stick to pull type implements such as the old pull type plows, brush hogs etc. Your thoughts are appreciated.
In the past when I have had problems with the rockshaft getting damaged it is usually after using a heavy piece of equipment on the 3 point. I have an odd set up with a International 2 point lift as the lower portion of what would normally be a three point. I also have a 45 loader on the tractor which is plumbed out the side ports.
My question are: Did the 60 have a weight limit on which to use on the three point? My issues come usually after using and international 311 mounted plow or using a heavy built 7 foot box blade? I believe that I could be overusing the capability of the 60's 3 point hydraulic capabilities and should stick to pull type implements such as the old pull type plows, brush hogs etc. Your thoughts are appreciated.