I have a Ford 3000 that is having hydraulic problems. The 3 pt works fine but the bucket is very slow. I'll get a hydraulic pressure gauge and test a few junctions. My guess is it's one of the cylinders on the arms which raises the bucket that is leaking. Does anyone know what the line pressure should be?
- Thread starter sven6
- Start date
Bern
Well-known Member
- Location
- Mount Vernon, WA
Even with everything working the way it should, there is no loader made that will be fast using the factory 3000 hydraulic system.
If you're saying that it's running slower than it used to, then you may very well have issues with a loader cylinder, assuming the 3-point is functioning normally.
If it's a cylinder issue, the bucket will most likely roll back on its own when the control valve is in neutral. If it's a low pressure issue, the loader should operate faster when the bucket is empty compared to when it is full.
Max pressure should be around 2500 PSI.
If you're saying that it's running slower than it used to, then you may very well have issues with a loader cylinder, assuming the 3-point is functioning normally.
If it's a cylinder issue, the bucket will most likely roll back on its own when the control valve is in neutral. If it's a low pressure issue, the loader should operate faster when the bucket is empty compared to when it is full.
Max pressure should be around 2500 PSI.
Ultradog MN
Well-known Member
- Location
- Twin Cities
Have you tried adjusting the flow control valve? FCV doesn't make a real noticeable difference on your 3 point speed as that cyl only holds a pint or two of oil but it sure will on the speed of a loader.
It's worth a try.
Screw it in for fast, out for slow.
It's worth a try.
Screw it in for fast, out for slow.
Sean in PA
Well-known Member
That sounds like an internal leak in the one cylinder.
That makes sense. Sounds like you have a bypass on the piston internally on that side. Sometimes, if you have someone to help, with a stethoscope you can hear the bypass inside the cylinder. Usually an easy fix if internal parts are available, usually someone like Hercules hydraulics if you can't source them locally. If you are halfway mechanical, should not be to hard of a fix. Just be careful putting them back together so you don't cut a seal. Also..one little caveat, if you change that one side, change the other also. If you don't the other side will usually start leaking due to increased pressure to that side. Just a note. Did hydraulics for MANY years, from cylinders to pumps and motors. Let me know how ya make out. CJ
We sell tractor parts! We have the parts you need to repair your tractor - the right parts. Our low prices and years of research make us your best choice when you need parts. Shop Online Today.
Copyright © 1997-2024 Yesterday's Tractor Co.
All Rights Reserved. Reproduction of any part of this website, including design and content, without written permission is strictly prohibited. Trade Marks and Trade Names contained and used in this Website are those of others, and are used in this Website in a descriptive sense to refer to the products of others. Use of this Web site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement and Privacy Policy 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. None of these trademark holders are affiliated with Yesterday's Tractor Co., our products, or our website nor are we sponsored by them. John Deere and its logos are the registered trademarks of the John Deere Corporation. Agco, Agco Allis, White, Massey Ferguson and their logos are the registered trademarks of AGCO Corporation. Case, Case-IH, Farmall, International Harvester, New Holland and their logos are registered trademarks of CNH Global N.V.
Yesterday's Tractors - Antique Tractor Headquarters
Website Accessibility Policy