noveaufarmer
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History: Several years ago I bought my first tractor, a '54 NAA. I was having trouble with an intermittent starter; thought it was the push button. Found no guidance in the FO-19 manual; asked the local Ford/New Holland dealer if the push button assembly just unscrewed from the top or whether the tranny top plate had to be removed. Was told to just unscrew it from the top. That, of course ruined the push button, dropped the nut and lock washer into the tranny, and began another adventure in my education. I then signed into this site, asked the question, got some great advice including, 'step away from the tractor, put your tools on the floor, and don't move until you know what the heck you are doing!' Harsh, but very good advice! I bought a new push button, fished the nut out of the tranny, replaced the starter (real cause of the intermittent problem) and have been using my favorite (only) tractor since for general maintenance of roads, hay production, and dirt work.
In the intervening years I have been a regular reader of this forum and have a great deal of respect for the knowledge and hands on experience represented here. I have learned alot! So, before I learn the hard way again, I'm asking the question here first. (Won't bother the folks at my local dealership on this one.) I have a 700 Series loader on my tractor with a front pump. The frame of the loader is the fluid reservoir. A dual spool hydraulic valve is integral to the loader with the filter plumbed out the bottom of the valve to a screw on filter. There is a 2nd single spool valve powered out of the first one. The single spool still works and is a Cressen. I'm told that it is no longer made nor supported; no parts available. The dual spool valve body is cracked and leaks like a sieve. My right boot is a different color than the left one and sheds water better, plus hydraulic fluid isn't cheap. Twice, I have removed the valve from the tractor, removed all internal rubber parts to avoid heat damage, and had it brazed by a local welder. Each time, the leak has stopped for awhile and then reappears as the crack extends beyond the brazed repair. Ford no longer supports this valve, and I need to find a replacement.
In choosing an after market valve, what sources do I have? Should I stick with a dual spool with the existing plumbed single spool or bite the bullet now and install a 3 spool valve? Is a filter necessary? If so, where should it be placed? Thank you for your help and I'm standing by with tools on the floor and my hands above my head waiting on your replies.
In the intervening years I have been a regular reader of this forum and have a great deal of respect for the knowledge and hands on experience represented here. I have learned alot! So, before I learn the hard way again, I'm asking the question here first. (Won't bother the folks at my local dealership on this one.) I have a 700 Series loader on my tractor with a front pump. The frame of the loader is the fluid reservoir. A dual spool hydraulic valve is integral to the loader with the filter plumbed out the bottom of the valve to a screw on filter. There is a 2nd single spool valve powered out of the first one. The single spool still works and is a Cressen. I'm told that it is no longer made nor supported; no parts available. The dual spool valve body is cracked and leaks like a sieve. My right boot is a different color than the left one and sheds water better, plus hydraulic fluid isn't cheap. Twice, I have removed the valve from the tractor, removed all internal rubber parts to avoid heat damage, and had it brazed by a local welder. Each time, the leak has stopped for awhile and then reappears as the crack extends beyond the brazed repair. Ford no longer supports this valve, and I need to find a replacement.
In choosing an after market valve, what sources do I have? Should I stick with a dual spool with the existing plumbed single spool or bite the bullet now and install a 3 spool valve? Is a filter necessary? If so, where should it be placed? Thank you for your help and I'm standing by with tools on the floor and my hands above my head waiting on your replies.
