First of all, thanks to all that have posted their problems and solutions. They have been helpful over the last few years.
But I find myself in a pinch and I have not been able to find a solution through searching. I recently bought a basket case of a 180 for nostalgic reasons (not recommended). Long story short, I have built a transmission, rebuilt the engine, and addressed a laundry list of hydraulic issues.
I have a factory service manual (grandfather that owned the original 180 I grew up with was a Massey mechanic), but I do not have the specialty tools. And he passed away several years ago, so I can't ask him how to make the adjustments without the tools.
The lift top was a mess. The vertical lever was bent, was missing one of the thumbscrews, both thumbscrew springs were broken, the main plate was warped, and that is nothing compared to the condition the lift pump was in.
I have gotten close to having things adjusted (or I think so anyway). I have a full range of control for position (draft up/hydra-lever in position range), but when I put the hydra-lever in position, I blow the relief valve and the lift arms are fully raised at about half to two thirds the range on the draft control.
From reading through the forums, Big Dean had a CD with information on it regarding the 100 series tractors. Does anybody have the pages regarding the lift top and pump adjustments that they would care to share for a pressure control lift? Or does anybody have any thoughts on where I should start to adjust/re-adjust the draft controls?
Thanks!
But I find myself in a pinch and I have not been able to find a solution through searching. I recently bought a basket case of a 180 for nostalgic reasons (not recommended). Long story short, I have built a transmission, rebuilt the engine, and addressed a laundry list of hydraulic issues.
I have a factory service manual (grandfather that owned the original 180 I grew up with was a Massey mechanic), but I do not have the specialty tools. And he passed away several years ago, so I can't ask him how to make the adjustments without the tools.
The lift top was a mess. The vertical lever was bent, was missing one of the thumbscrews, both thumbscrew springs were broken, the main plate was warped, and that is nothing compared to the condition the lift pump was in.
I have gotten close to having things adjusted (or I think so anyway). I have a full range of control for position (draft up/hydra-lever in position range), but when I put the hydra-lever in position, I blow the relief valve and the lift arms are fully raised at about half to two thirds the range on the draft control.
From reading through the forums, Big Dean had a CD with information on it regarding the 100 series tractors. Does anybody have the pages regarding the lift top and pump adjustments that they would care to share for a pressure control lift? Or does anybody have any thoughts on where I should start to adjust/re-adjust the draft controls?
Thanks!