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Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift

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Westville

01-23-2008 15:08:56




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My 88 had the mechanical lift. I was able to purchase the hydraulic unit (Series 3 ?) from a Super 77 which I understand will work with the shifter from the 77. Is there a way to know if the used pump I bought is good before I put it in? What precautions should I take replace seals? Can a persons visually check the center part for cracks? What other problems should I look out for?
Thanks to all John

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Vito

01-24-2008 15:53:55




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-23-2008 15:08:56  
I would and did cut the shaft off mine.Or you can buy one for around $ 120.00 from Korves Oliver.
Vito



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Westville

01-24-2008 06:25:40




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-23-2008 15:08:56  
What are the options on shortening the shaft? I have heard of cutting it off and have also heard talk about getting a shaft designed for the hydraulics rather than the mechanical lift. What is the best way and how much work is it?



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J Schwiebert

01-24-2008 09:21:48




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-24-2008 06:25:40  
Like I said in my first post, evaluate the condition of the shaft and coupler. Then you know what you are up against. Also does the tractor have the gearbox for a pulley? No sense sawing the shaft off if the front splines are on there last legs. I also forgot to mention (ask) about this gear shift thing. 40 years we would put hydraulic on tractors on a regular routine. The same unit was for a 77 or 88. I don't ever recalling changing gear shift handles.

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Westville

01-24-2008 11:50:11




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to J Schwiebert, 01-24-2008 09:21:48  
The pulley gearbox is in place but I have no real use for it.

When the guy who I bought the hydraulic unit from tried to put the S 77 shifter in the 88 mechanical lift, it would not bolt to the old mechanical lift housing (the 2 shifter bolts were spaced further apart on the 88 lift). I have the S 77 shifter and it bolts to the hydraulic fine and appears the same as the 88 shifter underneath. I have only owned the 88 for a few years and can't say if the mechanical lift is factory.

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J Schwiebert

01-25-2008 12:00:18




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-24-2008 11:50:11  
A couple other thoughts on your project. One: start the tractor and see if the mechanical lift works (nutral is fine. We had one tractor that came from nearby Yoder and Frey with a mechanical lift. The man put his cultivators on and they would not raise. Come to find out somebody stuck the lift on (probably took a hydraulic unit off) and the tractor had a short shaft. Two: I can also remember we had a few when I first started working there that a hacksaw would not touch!.Three: If you check your shaft and you need to replace it you will need to fold the panel over and remove the pulley housing. Four: Before you put the hydraulic unit on if your bull gear cover leaks and many do, take it off and braze it underneath. Then put it back on. You are half way to doing a lot of work like maybe even flushing the rear end out good etc. Questions? J.

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Vito

01-23-2008 17:08:52




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-23-2008 15:08:56  
J is right.Replace the seals and bearings while you are there.Korves Oliver has the parts.I think it was around $ 90.00 for the parts.I didn't and come better weather I have to fight the whole thing again.
Vito



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J Schwiebert

01-23-2008 15:28:38




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 Re: Adding Hydraulics to an 88 with mechanical lift in reply to Westville, 01-23-2008 15:08:56  
Well just for fun. I would install new seals before I put it on the tractor. When you have the pump apart look at the pump. If that housing is cracked you will see it!. Next inspect the bearings as well as the pump plates. Any scoring is not good. I might also take the reservoir off the unit and clean all the fine metal out of. Tiping that unit will dislodge these particles and then the problems begin. You do know you need to shorten the transmission shaft. Look at it first as well as the coupler. If in doubt replace both. Look at the transmission drain it flush it out,etc. Also a new filter on the hydraulic is a must. What are thinking of using for hydraulic fluid? Confused? More questions.J.

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