Ford 3000 Hydraulics for 3point

mdsbuck

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Ford 3000 Hydralics not working on 3 point. Somedays my 3 point works fine , other days it has to rudn
for a long while before it works. Fluid is full. I have mechanical ability but never worked on
hydralics. Where do I start?
 
I don't know the 65 -74 model tractors at all so am not sure if this is at all pertinent to your problem. However, on '55 - '64 tractors, I'd suggest bleeding the pump as an initial attempt at a remedy.

Also, do you have proper oil in the system and is at proper level and clean?
 
Start with bleeding it thoroughly. Get 8 feet of neoprene tubing and a hose barb and run the line from the bleed port on the pump to the fill port on the rear end. Let it idle while you watch for bubbles in the line. If you don't see any shut the engine off and see if there are any when the fluid stops flowing. You could have a suction leak in the pump, the suction line or the pickup tube under the cover.
 
They have a filter you have to pull the top cover off to get to. Mine hadn't been changed in who knows how long. Only the frame of it was left.
 
I will remove the cover and check that filter first I guess. Have to wait until warmer outside, my shop is not heated and I'm getting old. I got spoiled at last address because had heat.
I'll let everyone know how I make out.
Thanks for all the suggestions.
 
You might as well get a kit and rebuild the top cover while its off they aren't much and check all of the linkages and pins for slop or wear. Mine is a 65 model 3000 and the previous owner was using a box blade running wide open I guess and hung a root. It drove the top link in and busted the rocker housing and the rod inside. I replaced and fixed everything I could but it still has problems.
 
Thanks for all the ideas and advice. Soon as the weather warms a bit I'll hopefully have time to check it out.
Appreciate the help everyone.
 

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